<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Asian Games 2018 News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Asian Games 2018 tournament. All the latest 2026 Sports articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Asian Games 2018 News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:55:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/sports/tournament/asian_games_2018" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:33:40 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Sathish Sivalingam hopes to resume training by November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian weightlifter Sathish Kumar Sivalingam, who is still undergoing Ayurveda treatment after he injured his thigh while competing at the Asian Games last month, has said that he will resume training in next 45 days. He further stated that his next major goal is the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/27/sathish-sivalingam-hopes-to-resume-training-by-november?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/27/sathish-sivalingam-hopes-to-resume-training-by-november?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:33:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Other%20sports/Sathishsivalingam_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, Bajrang Punia in race for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and wrestler Bajrang Punia are in the line of getting the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award this year for their outstanding contribution to Indian sports. This year the award ceremony will be held on September 25 instead of August 29.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/12/neeraj-chopra-mirabai-chanu-bajrang-punia-in-race-for-rajiv-gandhi-khel-ratna?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/12/neeraj-chopra-mirabai-chanu-bajrang-punia-in-race-for-rajiv-gandhi-khel-ratna?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:06:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other%20sports/neeraj_chopra_ind_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I thought it was a minor thing but it got aggravated, says Dattu Baban Bhokanal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having lost a medal in the single sculls event due to ill health, Dattu Baban Bhokanal has revealed that he had underestimated his illness in an event in Kolkata, reported PTI. Despite health issues, Dattu won a gold medal in the team sculls event and was grateful to his partners, who supported him.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/09/i-thought-it-was-a-minor-thing-but-it-got-aggravated-says-dattu-baban-bhokanal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/09/i-thought-it-was-a-minor-thing-but-it-got-aggravated-says-dattu-baban-bhokanal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:45:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other_sports/Dattu_Bhokanal_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equestrian | 2020 Olympics the next target for Asiad silver-medalist Fouaad Mirza]]></title><description><![CDATA[After winning silver medals in individual and team events in equestrian at the recently concluded Asian Games in Indonesia, Fouaad Mirza has now set his sights on the Tokyo Olympics. The Indian horseman said that with two years remaining for the games, he can get his preparations in place.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/07/equestrian-fouaad-mirza-aims-2020-olympics-after-asian-games-success?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/07/equestrian-fouaad-mirza-aims-2020-olympics-after-asian-games-success?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:30:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other%20sports/equestrian_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Asian Games leapfrogs FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon 2018 in TV viewership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently concluded Asian Games has reportedly recorded a viewership of 112 million over two weeks at an average viewership of eight million per day as per official broadcaster Sony. While FIFA World Cup matches racked up 110 million viewers, Wimbledon recorded 19 million viewers this year.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/07/reports-asian-games-leapfrogs-fifa-world-cup-and-wimbledon-2018-in-tv-viewership?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/07/reports-asian-games-leapfrogs-fifa-world-cup-and-wimbledon-2018-in-tv-viewership?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:47:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/asian_games_2018_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit, Miss or Meh | Analyzing India's performance at the 2018 Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[With India winning a historic 69 medals at the 18th Asian Games held in Jakarta, it is important to look at the performances of the contingents separately. So here at SportsCafe we have decided to have a look at all the teams that went to Jakarta to see how they ended up doing before returning home.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/04/hit-miss-or-meh-analyzing-indias-performance-at-the-2018-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/sep/04/hit-miss-or-meh-analyzing-indias-performance-at-the-2018-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Faizan Qadiri]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 06:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/facebook_images/HitMissMeh.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games | India win their first ever Table Tennis medal at Asian showpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian Men's Table Tennis team has clinched a historic victory by winning a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta and Palembang. The Indian team lost to second seeds Korea in the semi-finals of the men’s Table Tennis team event to win the first medal at the Asian level.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/28/asian-games-india-win-their-first-ever-table-tennis-medal-by-winning-a-bronze?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/28/asian-games-india-win-their-first-ever-table-tennis-medal-by-winning-a-bronze?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:46:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other_sports/Table_tennis_Rio_2007.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games 2018 | Tajinder Pal Singh Toor dedicates shot put gold to ailing father suffering from cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian shot putter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor, who has won a gold with a record-breaking throw at the Asian Games in Indonesia, has dedicated his achievement to his ailing father, Sardar Karam Singh, who is suffering from cancer. Sardar’s bone cancer is in the 4th stage and has now spread to the brain.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/26/asian-games-2018-tajinder-pal-singh-toor-dedicates-shot-put-gold-to-ailing-father-suffering-from-cancer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/26/asian-games-2018-tajinder-pal-singh-toor-dedicates-shot-put-gold-to-ailing-father-suffering-from-cancer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:57:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other_sports/shot_put_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games 2018 | Injured Dipa Karmakar withdraws from artistic team finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has pulled out of the artistic team finals of the ongoing Asian Games in Indonesia after a career-threatening knee injury flared up again. Dipa has blamed it on a jerk felt during the podium practice and has insisted she will perform well in the balancing beam finals.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/22/asian-games-2018-injured-dipa-karmakar-withdraws-from-artistic-team-finals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/22/asian-games-2018-injured-dipa-karmakar-withdraws-from-artistic-team-finals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:55:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other%20sports/Dipa_Karmakar_Sushik_Kumar_FB.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games | Olympics rower Dattu Baban Bhokanal targets gold for late mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dattu Baban Bhokanal revels that he has set his sights on a gold medal in the ongoing Asian Games in Palembang in honor of his late mother who passed away back in 2016. Bhokanal revealed the change in his diet and training routine after the appointment of Romanian coach, Nicolae Gioga. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/18/asian-games-olympics-rower-dattu-baban-bhokanal-targets-gold-for-late-mother?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/18/asian-games-olympics-rower-dattu-baban-bhokanal-targets-gold-for-late-mother?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:55:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/dattu_bhokanal_ind_row_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games | Ashish Kumar aims to repeat 2010 heroics in Indonesia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian gymnast Ashish Kumar has been working hard for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia and is seeking inspiration from his performances eight years back. Ashish has stated that he is currently feeling very confident and is ready to earn his position back at the top.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/17/asian-games-ashish-kumar-aims-to-repeat-2010-heroics-in-indonesia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/17/asian-games-ashish-kumar-aims-to-repeat-2010-heroics-in-indonesia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:57:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/ashish_kumar_ind_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games | Indian men's handball team overwhelmed by Chinese Taipei in opening match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian men's handball team started their course in the Asian Games held at Jakarta/Palembang with a defeat against Chinese Taipei in the opening match. The Chinese Taipei side overwhelmed the Indian men's squad by 38-28 at the Popki indoor stadium on Monday at the quadrennial event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/13/asian-games-indian-mens-handball-team-overwhelmed-by-chinese-taipei-in-opening-match?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/13/asian-games-indian-mens-handball-team-overwhelmed-by-chinese-taipei-in-opening-match?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:31:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/asian_games_2018_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games 2018 | IOA requests Sports Ministry to reconsider clearance of four unrecommended officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday has questioned the Sports Ministry’s decision of clearing four unrecommended officials on its own cost for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia. The IOA officials have stated that the officials and the support staff are not accredited for the Games.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/13/ioa-requests-sports-ministry-to-reconsider-clearance-of-four-unrecommended-officials-in-asiad-contingent?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/13/ioa-requests-sports-ministry-to-reconsider-clearance-of-four-unrecommended-officials-in-asiad-contingent?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 06:20:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/asian_games_2018_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Good, Bad & the Ugly ft. Mirabai Chanu, India’s U-20 football team and Virat Kohli]]></title><description><![CDATA[From inspiring performances by the Indian football colts at the U-20 and U-16 level, to India’s blue-eyed boy Neeraj Chopra becoming the flag-bearer for Asiad, to Virat Kohli’s rampant squad changes amidst a hopeless tour, the sporting world had its share of good, bad and ugly this week.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/12/the-good-bad-the-ugly-ft-mirabai-chanu-indias-u-20-football-team-and-virat-kohli?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/12/the-good-bad-the-ugly-ft-mirabai-chanu-indias-u-20-football-team-and-virat-kohli?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:39:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/facebook_images/GoodBadUgly23.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games 2018 | Sports Ministry to pay for 755 out of 804 cleared contingent members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sports Ministry has cleared an 804-member Indian contingent, including 572 athletes, for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia. However, the Ministry has further stated that it will bear the expenses of 755 members with 49 out of 232 officials allowed at no cost to the government.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/11/asian-games-2018-sports-ministry-to-pay-for-755-out-of-804-cleared-contingent-members?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/11/asian-games-2018-sports-ministry-to-pay-for-755-out-of-804-cleared-contingent-members?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2018 12:27:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/asian_games_2018_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian women's rugby team stopped from Asiad participation, players lose jobs for training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Indian women's rugby team complained about losing their jobs because of the time taken out for training camp as the squad was disapproved Asian Games participation at the last moment. Priya Bansal mentioned that a private sector employee doesn't get two to three months off at stretch.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/08/indian-womens-rugby-team-stopped-from-asiad-participation-players-lose-jobs-for-training?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/08/indian-womens-rugby-team-stopped-from-asiad-participation-players-lose-jobs-for-training?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:12:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Rugby_generic.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vijay Sharma insists Mirabai Chanu should withdraw from Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Vijay Sharma has insisted on Mirabai Chanu pulling out of the Asian Games for Olympic qualifiers scheduled for later this year. Chanu has undiagnosed lower-back problems and Sharma has pushed for full recuperation for the Olympic qualifiers over participating in the Asian Games in Jakarta.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/07/vijay-sharma-insists-mirabai-chanu-should-withdraw-from-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/07/vijay-sharma-insists-mirabai-chanu-should-withdraw-from-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:11:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other_sports/Mirabai_chanu_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games rowing squad experiencing 'strange' health issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's head Rowing coach from Romania, Nicolae Gioga revealed that Indian rowers going for Asian Games are experiencing strange health issues which are not commonly associated with Rowing. She mentioned that they suffer from shoulder pain, knee pain, and stomach pain which are not usual for rowers.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/01/asian-games-rowing-squad-experiencing-strange-health-issues?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/aug/01/asian-games-rowing-squad-experiencing-strange-health-issues?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 09:46:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other_sports/Rowing.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports Ministry to bear costs of non-affiliated sports in Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has assured the athletes and federations of non-affiliated sports, who were selected for the Asian Games, that all their expenses will be handled by the Ministry. The basic expenses include uniform for the ceremonies, training kit and competition kit.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/31/sports-ministry-to-bear-costs-of-non-affiliated-sports-in-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/31/sports-ministry-to-bear-costs-of-non-affiliated-sports-in-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:08:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other%20sports/Rajyavardhan_Singh_Rathore_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports : IOA asks non-affiliate sports federations to bear expenses of uniforms and kits]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has asked non-affiliate sports federations to pay for the opening and closing ceremony uniforms and playing kits for the Asian Games. Federations have stated that it would come as a huge burden as they have limited funds to even run the game.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/30/reports-ioa-asks-non-affiliate-sports-federations-to-bear-expenses-of-uniforms-and-kits?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/30/reports-ioa-asks-non-affiliate-sports-federations-to-bear-expenses-of-uniforms-and-kits?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:33:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other%20sports/Asian_Games_2018.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games are very tough but I will give it my best, says Dipa Karmakar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dipa Karmakar, who won the gold medal in the recently concluded World Challenge Cup, pointed out that Asiad is tough especially for gymnasts, but insisted that she would give it her best shot. She added that she was confident of making a comeback and getting back to the highest level once again.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/30/the-asian-games-are-very-tough-but-i-will-give-it-my-best-says-dipa-karmakar?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/30/the-asian-games-are-very-tough-but-i-will-give-it-my-best-says-dipa-karmakar?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 07:49:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other%20sports/Dipa_Karmakar_Sushik_Kumar_FB.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Indian paragliders write to IOA regarding last-gasp inclusion in Asian Games contingent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials from the Aero Club of India (ACI) have reportedly met with IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta last week to discuss the possibility of a last-minute inclusion in the Asian Games contingent. But IOA president Narinder Batra said that he was not aware of any such meeting having taken place.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/23/indian-paragliders-write-to-ioa-regarding-a-last-gasp-inclusion-in-asian-games-contingent?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/23/indian-paragliders-write-to-ioa-regarding-a-last-gasp-inclusion-in-asian-games-contingent?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:33:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/asian_games_2018_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Back injury could force Mirabai Chanu out of Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Champion Mirabai Chanu has suffered a back injury owing to which her participation at the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia is doubtful, revealed her coach Vijay Sharma. The Indian weightlifter has not trained since May and has been advised to take rest until the nagging issue subsides.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/23/back-injury-could-force-mirabai-chanu-out-of-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/23/back-injury-could-force-mirabai-chanu-out-of-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:43:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/mirabai_chanu_ind_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Sports Ministry grants greater autonomy to National Sports Federations than IOA]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the reports, Sports Ministry has decided to give greater autonomy to National Sports Federation in choosing athletes to represent India. The decision came in the wake of controversies that have been going around regarding selection of Indian athletes for the Asian Games 2018.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/19/reports-sports-ministry-grants-greater-autonomy-national-sports-federations-than-ioa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/19/reports-sports-ministry-grants-greater-autonomy-national-sports-federations-than-ioa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 08:12:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other%20sports/Asian_Games_2018.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games | Indian men's handball team in main draw despite not fulfilling qualification criteria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian men's handball team has made it to the main draw of the Asian Games despite not having fulfilled the criteria for qualification in the tournament. It has been assumed that the IOA’s treasurer Anandeshwar Pandey has a hand in getting the team pass through the backdoor entry.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/11/asian-games-indian-mens-handball-team-in-main-draw-despite-not-fulfilling-qualification-criteria?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/11/asian-games-indian-mens-handball-team-in-main-draw-despite-not-fulfilling-qualification-criteria?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:33:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/asian_games_2018_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Games sailing squad to be decided by fresh regatta, stand-off persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yachting Association of India (YAI) has decided to settle the stand-off between Varsha Gautham and Ekta Yadav with a fresh  regatta to confirm the Asian Games sailing squad. Both the players had filed petitions, which had left YAI and IOA confused over the right course of action.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/11/asian-games-sailing-squad-to-be-decided-by-fresh-regatta-stand-off-persists?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jul/11/asian-games-sailing-squad-to-be-decided-by-fresh-regatta-stand-off-persists?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/asian_games_2018_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IOA declares no accreditation will be provided to parents in Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the pull-out threat given by Saina Nehwal, IOA made it clear that no accreditation would be provided to parents in the upcoming Asian Games. IOA has accepted that the accreditation given during the CWG was an exception as the concerned player refused to participate unless it was not provided.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jun/03/ioa-declares-that-no-accreditation-will-be-provided-to-parents-in-the-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/jun/03/ioa-declares-that-no-accreditation-will-be-provided-to-parents-in-the-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 13:26:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Narinder_Batra_FIH_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[CWG gold medalist Mirabai Chanu suggests CCTV cameras to prevent doping allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold Coast CWG gold medalist Mirabai Chanu has asked the sports ministry to install CCTV cameras at important locations like the training and dining halls to avoid any instances of doping. Chanu will train for three weeks in Thailand as part of her preparation for the Asian Games in Jakarta.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/may/28/cwg-gold-medalist-mirabai-chanu-demands-cctv-cameras-to-prevent-doping-allegations?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/may/28/cwg-gold-medalist-mirabai-chanu-demands-cctv-cameras-to-prevent-doping-allegations?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 14:03:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/mirabai_chanu_ind_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IWLF takes strict actions against Punam Yadav with non-selection for Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weightlifter Punam Yadav’s participation in Asian games has been dashed after the confirmation by Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) for her non-selection due to disciplinary issues. On Wednesday, Sports Authority Of India dropped 12 athletes including Punam Yadav from TOPS.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/may/11/iwlf-takes-strict-actions-against-an-indiscipline-punam-yadav-with-non-selection-for-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/may/11/iwlf-takes-strict-actions-against-an-indiscipline-punam-yadav-with-non-selection-for-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 08:34:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other%20sports/punam_yadav_CWG2018_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirabai Chanu feels real challenge awaits her at 2018 Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight-lifter Mirabai Chanu believes that the real test of her quality will take place at the 2018 Asian Games rather than the Commonwealth Games. However, the World Championship gold medalist has also clarified that she has put full focus on the upcoming CWG that is set to take place in Gold Coast.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/mar/15/mirabai-chanu-feels-real-challenge-awaits-her-at-2018-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/sports/articles/2018/mar/15/mirabai-chanu-feels-real-challenge-awaits-her-at-2018-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:20:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Other_sports/Mirabai_chanu_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>