A South Korean national team trap shooter has been removed from the Asian Games roster after police found 818 shotgun shells in his car, exceeding the 400-round limit. He withdrew from a competition in China and was questioned by police.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
The schedule for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh receiving direct entry into the men's and women's T20 quarter-finals. The women's competition runs Sept 17-22, men's Sept 24-Oct 1.
China achieved a stunning upset victory over top-seeded USA in a five-set thriller at the Women's Volleyball Nations League Finals in Macau, advancing to the last four for the first time since 2023 amidst a roaring home crowd.
China's senior men's football team will not participate in the Fifa Asean Cup in September, opting instead for warm-up matches against Palestine and North Korea in Chongqing as part of their preparation for next year's Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The women's and U23 men's teams will compete in the Asian Games in Japan.
South Korea's men's football team, three-time defending champions, will play Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Asian Games group stage in Japan. The women's team will face Myanmar, Bangladesh, and North Korea, aiming for their first gold medal in the competition.
Three-time defending champions South Korea have been drawn against Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Group D for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's football tournament. Coached by Lee Min-sung, the team aims for a fourth consecutive gold medal, featuring U23 players and three overage players from the FIFA World Cup squad.
Italy and Brazil secured their spots in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals semi-finals in Macau, with Italy beating the Netherlands 3-0 and Brazil overcoming Japan 3-1. Ana Cristina was key for Brazil, scoring 30 points. Turkey, Canada, China, and the USA will compete for the remaining semi-final places.
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, 27, has made a strong comeback after a career-threatening patellar tendon rupture in April 2024, which caused him to miss the Paris Olympics. Now in peak physical condition, he aims to win gold at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and perform well at the Asian Games, having recently registered an 8.38m jump.
Hong Kong triathlete sisters Cade and Tallulah Wright, 23, are poised for Asian Games debuts in September. Their coach believes they can achieve Olympic qualification and major medals if they focus on the sport until at least the 2032 Olympics.
Chinese table tennis stars Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha experienced their second mixed doubles defeat this month at the National Championships in Changsha, losing to Yuan Licen and Wang Yidi. This loss, following a runner-up finish at the WTT US Grand Smash, has sparked concern among fans ahead of the Asian Games.
Hong Kong's 6-strong triathlon squad, preparing for the Asian Games in Japan, is advised to perform aggressively from the start in the Edmonton World Triathlon Cup, crucial for maintaining the sport's Tier A status in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong cycling head coach Herve Dagorne is frustrated by changes to the Asian Games cycling events, including reduced rider quotas and scheduling conflicts with world championships, which he believes hinder Asian cycling development.
The Indian women's hockey squad for the Asian Games has been announced, with Salima Tete captaining the 20-member team. The squad aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the games in Japan. Coach Sjoerd Marijne expressed confidence in the team's balance and recent form.
Four South Korean players from the recent FIFA World Cup squad have been named to the 23-player rosters for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The men's team, an under-23 competition with three overage players allowed, includes Celtic's Yang Hyun-jun and Swansea's Eom Ji-sung. The women's team, aiming for their first gold, features veteran Ji So-yun.
19-year-old Niharika Singhania will represent India as the only woman in the Show Jumping squad at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Despite challenges like her primary horse falling ill, she qualified with First to Cash Out after adapting to new international regulations requiring horses to be based in Europe.
19-year-old Niharika Singhania has qualified for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, becoming India's only representative in Show Jumping. Despite challenges with international regulations and a horse falling ill, she secured her spot with her horse First to Cash Out, showcasing a strong international performance history.
Sanju Samson, Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup, has been excluded from India's squad for the Zimbabwe series. This decision, following captain Suryakumar Yadav's exclusion, is attributed to Samson's inconsistency despite recent strong performances. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emergence is also a key factor.
The Delhi High Court closed Vinesh Phogat's petition challenging her exclusion from Asian Games trials as infructuous, as she was allowed to participate. The court directed the Wrestling Federation of India to decide her pending show-cause notice within two weeks, ensuring a personal hearing.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that India will send a capped contingent of 600 athletes to the Asian Games. Selection will be based on performance and continental rankings, not just for exposure or job seeking. The ministry will support equestrian Anush Agarwalla's inclusion despite a legal setback.
Indian athlete Harshitha R missed out on qualifying for the Asian Games after officials made her rerun her 400m hurdles heat alone. She was disqualified for crossing into another lane to clear a hurdle, only for officials to realize they had omitted a hurdle in her own lane.
Following their T20 World Cup semi-final exit, India announced their women's squad for the 2026 Asian Games, led by Harmanpreet Kaur. The men's squad will be captained by Shreyas Iyer. Both teams aim to defend their gold medals from the previous edition.
Hong Kong selects its strongest triathlon squad for the Asian Games, with Oscar Coggins and Robin Elg automatically qualified, while injuries cast doubt over Bailee Brown's participation. Wong Tsz-to secures the third men's spot, and the Wright twins are chosen for the women's team.
Chen Yuanjiang, 20, wins the men's 110m hurdles at China's National Athletics Championships in 13.14s, securing an Asian Games spot. Wu Yanni qualifies for the women's 100m hurdles despite not being fully prepared.
