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Suchika Tariyal created history at the Asian Games 2026 by becoming India's first MMA medallist. She secured bronze after a dramatic semi-final defeat against Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon. The 36-year-old athlete, who returned to professional MMA in 2024, showed great spirit throughout the event in Aichi-Nagoya, marking a significant milestone.
Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal finished the Asian Games 2026 with a bronze medal after a controversial weight rule cost her a final spot. She fell on her knees when referees chose her opponent based on morning weigh-ins. A source said, "Nothing can be done about the weight rule."
Aadhya Tiwari and Jay Meena lost their Asian Games soft tennis mixed doubles pre-quarterfinal match in Nagoya on Monday. The Indian duo fell 2-5 to Philippines' Christy Sanosa and Sherwin Ray Nuguit. They earlier got two wins in Group B, but this defeat ended their promising campaign in the event.
India started their men's kabaddi campaign at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Japan 49-24 on Monday. India took control early and kept the lead throughout the match. Beyond kabaddi, India also got medals in shooting and saw many athletes progress in boxing, swimming, and other sports during the day.
Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as BCCI chief selector is nearing its end after reports of internal friction. His disagreement with the board started in July 2023 over Jasprit Bumrah’s elevation as captain. The BCCI said Bumrah was "keen to lead and hence should be given the opportunity" during the Ireland tour.
Wasim Akram publicly humiliated Babar Azam after the Pakistan captain admitted he was unaware of major squad changes during the England Test series. Akram questioned how a leader could remain uninformed while seven players were sent home. He sarcastically asked, "Tu Chhole Bechne Aaya Hai?" regarding Babar’s lack of control.
Caleb Williams left the Chicago Bears' 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a hamstring injury. An MRI is scheduled for Monday to check the damage. If Williams cannot play against the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Ben Johnson may have to start backup quarterback Tyson Bagent for the team instead.
Robert Griffin III questioned why veteran quarterbacks like Cam Newton and Ryan Tannehill remain unsigned despite NFL team needs. He said, "When Cooper Rush and Jack Strand are stinking it up in Atlanta, it makes zero sense that QBs... aren't the veteran presence." Griffin also sent prayers for injured LSU player Trey'Dez Green.
Patrik Schick scored as Bayer Leverkusen beat RB Leipzig 2-0 on Sunday in the Bundesliga. Schick found the net for the fourth successive game, while Miguel Gutierrez added another goal. Elsewhere, Schalke and Elversberg played out a 0-0 draw. Both teams earned a point in their first ever top-flight meeting.
Ferran Torres helped Paris Saint Germain beat Marseille 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Torres scored the opening goal after coming off the bench. Marquinhos later secured the win for PSG. "We knew that for us it was one of the most important matches of the season," Torres said afterwards.
Former India pacer Mohit Sharma urged team management to use Nitish Kumar Reddy according to his talent. He said, “Nitish Kumar Reddy cannot match Hardik Pandya, at least for now.” Reddy took six wickets against Afghanistan and now joins the ODI squad for the series starting September 27 against West Indies.
Pakistan revised its men's cricket squad for the Asian Games after pacer Salman Mirza suffered a thumb injury. Sahibzada Farhan will lead the team, with Abdul Samad as his deputy. The squad assembled in Karachi on Sunday and will start a training camp before leaving for Japan this coming Thursday night.