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SPORTS - May 2019

May 2019

Oct 07, 2026

Smriti Mandhana named captain of Indian Women’s cricket team

Smriti Mandhana was appointed captain of the Indian women’s cricket team on 6 October 2026, following Harmanpreet Kaur’s decision to step down. Mandhana previously served as Harmanpreet’s deputy and has international captaincy experience, leading India in 18 T20 Internationals and four One Day Internationals. She has also captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League. India’s upcoming home series against Zimbabwe is expected to be among her early assignments as full‑time captain. The leadership change comes at a busy period for Indian women’s cricket, with tournaments across formats on the horizon.

Smriti Mandhana appointed captain on 6 October 2026.
She succeeds Harmanpreet Kaur as captain of the India women’s team.
Mandhana has led India in 18 T20Is and 4 WODIs previously.
She also has WPL captaincy experience with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Upcoming home series against Zimbabwe among early assignments.

Carlos Alcaraz wins Japan Open men’s singles title in Tokyo

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain captured the men’s singles title at the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo, marking his second consecutive victory at this event. In the final, he defeated Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic by 7-6(4), 6-4. The win adds to Alcaraz’s growing list of ATP Tour trophies and strengthens his standing among the world’s top players. The Japan Open, played on outdoor hard courts, is a well regarded stop on the fall calendar and helps players prepare for late‑year Masters events. Alcaraz showed strong serving, aggressive returns and smart court movement to close out the match in straight sets. The result may influence rankings and confidence ahead of the Masters season.

Alcaraz won his second consecutive Japan Open title.
Final score was 7-6(4), 6-4 against Jiri Lehecka.
Japan Open is a key ATP Tour event held in Tokyo on outdoor hard courts.
Win strengthens Alcaraz’s position in the late-season rankings.
Match featured solid serving and decisive shot-making by Alcaraz.

Oct 06, 2026

India wins men’s hockey gold at 2026 Asian Games

India won the men's hockey gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan, defeating Malaysia 5–1 in the final. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, contributing to India’s fifth hockey gold at the Asian Games and the first defence of the title at the continental event. The victory secures direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The win boosts confidence for the national team ahead of other international events and reinforces India’s standing in field hockey. The team’s performance is celebrated by fans and authorities, with coaches and players acknowledging teamwork and discipline as keys to success.

Result: India 5, Malaysia 1 in the final.
Captain: Harmanpreet Singh scored twice.
Significance: fifth Asian Games hockey gold for India.
Olympic path: direct qualification for 2028 Los Angeles.
Takeaway: team cohesion and discipline noted.

India’s first Premier League Park opens in New Delhi

India’s first Premier League Park opened in Chattarpur, New Delhi, on 1 October 2026. The football-focused destination is designed as a year‑round community space for watching, playing and socialising around the Premier League. The facility includes two seven-a-side football pitches, a dedicated events and social area, and courts for pickleball and padel. Officials said the park will host league screenings, coaching clinics and youth programs, and act as a hub for fans and players in the capital region. The project involves city planners, sports bodies and private partners, aiming to strengthen urban recreation, community ties and the popularity of football in India.

Opening date: 1 October 2026.
Location: Chattarpur, New Delhi.
Facilities: two seven-a-side pitches, events area, pickleball and padel courts.
Purpose: year‑round community space for football culture.
Stakeholders: city planners, sports bodies, private partners.

Oct 05, 2026

Aman Sehrawat wins Asian Games wrestling gold

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in the men’s freestyle 57 kilogram event at the 2026 Asian Games. In a dramatic final, Sehrawat defeated North Korea’s Han Chong Song 11–7 after overcoming a difficult position earlier in the match. The victory makes Sehrawat the first Indian wrestler to win Asian Games gold in the 57 kg freestyle category. His success was a highlight of India’s wrestling campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Games and adds to his growing international achievements. Sehrawat credited his coaches and training partners for the breakthrough.

Sehrawat won gold in men’s freestyle 57 kg at the 2026 Asian Games.
Final score 11–7 against Han Chong Song (North Korea).
First Indian gold in 57 kg freestyle at Asian Games.
Part of India’s strong wrestling campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
Credits to coaches and training partners.

India wins women's hockey gold at Asian Games 2026

India won a historic gold medal in women's hockey at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In the final, India defeated defending champions China by a 1–0 margin, with Lalremsiami scoring the decisive goal. The win ended India's 44-year wait for an Asian Games title in women's hockey, the last gold having come in 1982. Goalkeeper Savita Punia and the Indian defense held the slender lead against a strong Chinese side, making crucial saves and clearances late in the match. The victory also guarantees direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games for the Indian team, adding to the country's sporting achievements this year.

India defeated China 1–0 in the final; Lalremsiami scored the winner.
First Asian Games women's hockey gold for India since 1982.
Savita Punia and defense kept the lead under pressure.
Team earns direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Contributes to India’s overall success at the Games.

Oct 04, 2026

Ankush Panghal Wins Asian Games Gold in Men’s 80 kg Boxing at Aichi-Nagoya

An Indian boxer, Ankush Panghal, won the gold medal in the men's 80 kilogram category at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Panghal secured the title on 2 October 2026, delivering a composed performance in the final against South Korea's Minseong Kim. The triumph gave India its first Asian Games gold in this weight class, a milestone for the national boxing program. The victory came on a day when Indian boxing also claimed two additional gold medals through Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda, helping India to finish with a strong boxing showing. Panghal's gold adds momentum to India’s ongoing push in amateur boxing and national team development.

Panghal won the men's 80 kg boxing gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on 2 October 2026.
India also won golds in Lovlina Borgohain (women's 75 kg) and Parveen Hooda (women's 65 kg) on the same day.
This is India's first Asian Games gold in the 80 kg weight class.
The result contributed to a strong boxing showing for India at the Games.

Oct 03, 2026

Lovlina Borgohain wins Asian Games gold in women’s 75 kg

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain won the gold medal in the women’s 75 kg boxing event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on 2 October 2026. Borgohain defeated China’s Ziyi Bao by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the final. The victory coincided with Borgohain’s 29th birthday, making it a memorable day for her and supporters. A former world champion and Olympic medallist, Borgohain has previously won a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games. Her gold makes her the second Indian woman boxer to win Asian Games gold, following Mary Kom’s earlier triumphs. The win boosts India’s boxing medal tally in this edition.

Date of final: 2 October 2026.
Borgohain defeated Ziyi Bao 5-0 in the final.
Gold comes on Borgohain’s 29th birthday.
She is the second Indian woman boxer to win Asian Games gold.
India’s boxing medal tally gains a significant boost.

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