Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
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India has officially announced its formidable men's and women's kabaddi squads to compete at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The teams feature a blend of experienced gold medalists and rising stars, aiming to defend India's dominance in the sport.
The Indian men's hockey team's journey in the FIH World Cup 2026 concluded as they suffered a 3-5 defeat against Argentina in their final Pool E match, effectively ending their hopes of reaching the semi-finals. India needed a decisive victory to stay in contention but faced an early deficit from which they couldn't recover.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has openly criticized wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant's shot selection during India's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, questioning his 'common sense' and 'cricketing logic' for his dismissal on 39 runs. Despite India securing a dominant 165-run victory, Pant's aggressive approach with the new ball drew scrutiny, igniting debate over his Test match strategy.
The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has officially announced the 12-member women's squad to represent India at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the team aiming to defend its gold medal.