Asian Games News

Former champion Mirabai Chanu bettered her own national record but missed out on a podium finish at the World Weightlifting championships after lifting 201kg (87kg+114kg). 18-year-old Sneha Soren finished second in group D of the women’s 55kg event after lifting 173kg (72kg+101kg).

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.

Sailors at the Asian Games have complained about the water in which they have been asked to play for all their events. They have stated that the water is too contaminated and they have been suffering due to stomach aches and diarrhea after swallowing dirty sea water in Jakarta.