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sports6 days ago•3 min saved

India retains Asian Games cricket gold with 19-run win over Pakistan

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the 2026 Asian Games men's cricket final in Nagoya, Japan, securing their second consecutive gold medal. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma scored rapid half-centuries to set a total of 211, while Hasan Nawaz's 96 off 51 balls kept Pakistan in contention until the final over. The match was marked by diplomatic tensions, including no handshakes between captains and a delayed medal ceremony where ICC chief Jay Shah presented only the Indian team with medals.

via Cricinfo|

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sports7 days ago•1 min saved

India retains Asian Games men’s cricket title with 19-run win over Pakistan

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, securing back-to-back gold medals. The victory completes a double for India, as the women’s team also won gold. Pakistan claimed silver, their best finish in the tournament’s history, while Sri Lanka took bronze. The match featured a high-scoring chase and a controversial medal ceremony involving ICC chief Jay Shah.

via Cricinfo|

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sports15 days ago

Ohashi Shin Smashes 200m Breaststroke World Record at Asian Games Despite Illness

Japanese swimmer Ohashi Shin, 17, set a new world record in the men’s 200m breaststroke at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, clocking 2:04.83. The teenager achieved this despite battling a high fever and recent illness, becoming the first man to break the 2:05 barrier in the event. He secured his second gold medal of the Games, following a shared victory in the 100m breaststroke, and is now viewed as a primary contender for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

via olympics.com|

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sports16 days ago

Yu Zidi Completes Asian Games Hat-Trick with Record-Breaking 400m IM Victory

Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, 13, won her third gold at the 2026 Asian Games by setting a new record in the 400m individual medley. Her time of 4:28.56 was the fourth fastest in the world this year. She joins Canadian Summer McIntosh as a top contender for the 2028 Olympics. Meanwhile, North Korean weightlifter Ri Song Gum broke three world records in the 49kg category.

via bbc.com|

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