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Asian Games: Why Russia, Israel and Turkey Opt Out Despite Being Mostly Asian

The Asian Games exclude Russia, Israel and Turkey, even though a large majority of each country lies within Asia. The decision is rooted in the Games’ continental eligibility rules and geopolitical considerations.

21 Sep 2026

Raphinha's Hat‑Trick Beats Sevilla, Keeps Barcelona Unbeaten in La Liga

Brazilian forward Raphinha scored three goals as Barcelona defeated Sevilla, extending their unbeaten run in Spain's top flight under coach Hansi Flick.

21 Sep 2026

Rishabh Das finishes sixth in 100m backstroke at Asian Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya

Indian swimmer Rishabh Das placed sixth in the men’s 100m backstroke final at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

21 Sep 2026

Sambudla clinches two wins as Kyriakou tops leaderboard at F4 Indian Championship in Coimbatore

At the F4 Indian Championship in Coimbatore, Sambudla secured back‑to‑back victories while Kyriakou currently leads the tournament standings.

21 Sep 2026

Sambudla clinches double win as Kyriakou leads F4 Indian Championship round in Coimbatore

At the Coimbatore round of the F4 Indian Championship, driver Sambudla secured back-to-back victories while Kyriakou tops the points standings.

21 Sep 2026

Around 300 Runners Take Part in Naharlagun Promo Run for Itanagar Marathon

Approximately 300 participants gathered in Naharlagun for a promotional run ahead of the upcoming Itanagar Marathon.

21 Sep 2026

Fabinho hails Mohamed Salah’s hat‑trick as a ‘big‑match’ masterclass

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho praised Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian forward netted a hat‑trick in a dominant victory, calling him a big‑match player.

21 Sep 2026

Dilpreet leads India to 13-1 thrashing of Indonesia in Asian Games hockey

India's men's hockey team demolished Indonesia 13-1 at the Asian Games, with forward Dilpreet delivering a standout performance.

21 Sep 2026

FC Twente Stun PSV with Comeback to Hand Them First Loss of Season

FC Twente overturned a deficit to defeat PSV, delivering the Dutch champions their first loss of the campaign.

21 Sep 2026

Bichu receives FIH Poligras Magic Skill Award, greeted by PHAM

Indian hockey player Bichu was presented with the FIH Poligras Magic Skill Award, with PHAM offering congratulations.

21 Sep 2026

Tripura Government Allocates 30 Acres for New State-of-the-Art Cricket Academy

The Tripura government has earmarked 30 acres of land to build a modern cricket academy, aiming to enhance sports infrastructure in the state.

21 Sep 2026

Elavenil Valarivan clinches second silver at Asian Games 2026 after thrilling final

India’s Elavenil Valarivan secured her second silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games, describing the final as a nail‑biting contest.

21 Sep 2026