Asian Games 2018  

Vikas Krishan won a bronze at Jakarta after failing to turn up for the semi-final contest due to a cut above his eye suffered during an earlier bout.

'I want to give back to bridge, I have a lot to give back,' said Asian Games gold medallist Pranab Bardhan

Amid widespread speculation that the 49kg category will be axed from the Olympics to accommodate more women's divisions, Amit Panghal has decided to jump to the higher weight.

In the backdrop of the existing diplomatic equations between the three countries, India standing above China and Pakistan and later, the friendliness, seemed significant 

 Asian Games gold medallist Pranab Bardhan was given a hero's welcome on return to Kolkata

'They are here because of us. Not the other way around. I am okay flying economy but not if these officials are given better seats,' an Indian volleyball player said

'I feel very proud that India was winning so many medals in wrestling and other sports. After seeing the medals that we have won in Asian Games 2018, I felt like India is growing beyond cricket. Even in athletics we are winning medals. So I think it's great that times are changing and I hope we improve further and do better,' said Manpreet Singh

Hima Das, who is the reigning Under-20 world champion, broke the 400m national record twice in two days and secured a silver medal by finishing the race in 50.79 seconds. Muhammed Anas Yahiya too bagged silver in the men’s event as he clocked 45.69 seconds

On the same day when Asian Games concluded, Manmohan Singh Lodhi, a para sprinter, said he was promised a government job but it was not fulfilled. And now he is begging on the streets of Bhopal to make a living

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a series of tweets, hailed the Indian athletes for their performance at the Asian Games 2018, which concluded in Indonesia on Sunday.

Swapna Barman by birth has six toes on both feet and has often found it very painful to wear normal shoes.