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Two-time Olympian Srihari Nataraj finished last in the men’s 50m backstroke final at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan on Monday. The 25-year-old swimmer clocked 25.52 seconds to finish 10th in the final. China’s Xu Jiayu and Wang Zicheng won gold and silver, respectively, clocking 24.04 seconds and 24.49 seconds. South Korea's Yoon Ji-hwan won the bronze medal.

After being denied a place in Asian Games 2026 MMA final after tie-break was decided by weight, India’s Suchika Tariyal said, "I didn’t agree with decision...even on...mat...because this decision wasn’t fair.” "Fight would’ve gone in my favour...but they [judges]...didn’t even listen to...us," she added. Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo advanced to the final as she weighed 700 grams less than Tariyal.

The Sano International Cricket Ground in Japan's Tochigi Prefecture will host the historic India-Japan T20I on Tuesday, marking the first-ever international cricket meeting between the two countries. Regarded as the home of cricket in Japan, Sano has hosted international and ICC pathway matches. The stadium's seating capacity will be increased to around 2,000 with additional temporary stands.

Ex-Team India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has responded to rumours that he will be exiting MI ahead of IPL 2027. He said that he is excited to return for what will be his 10th year with MI. Speaking to Humans of Bombay, he said, “If you check my blood, it’ll be blue.” Suryakumar added his journey with MI remains "strong".

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram slammed Pakistan pacer Razaullah after he received a grand welcome at the Islamabad airport following Pakistan's Test series whitewash against England. "We got hammered by England, not lost, hammered...[and]..his whole village came to receive him with bouquets and garlands. This tells you the mindset," Akram added. "We have accepted mediocrity," he stated.

Calicut FC footballer Rijohn Jose died aged 29 after a motorcycle accident in Kozhikode on Sunday night. Police said the bike carrying Jose and teammate Gani Ahammed Nigam collided with another two-wheeler on Gandhi Road flyover near Christian College. Jose was declared dead after being taken to hospital, while Nigam is undergoing treatment. Jose was a defender from Thrissur, Kerala.

Defending champions India began their Asian Games 2026 men’s kabaddi campaign with a 49–24 win over Japan in their opening Group A match on Monday. India dominated the contest with 36 points from outs, three bonus points, eight all-out points, and two Super Tackle points. India will next take on South Korea on September 22.

India’s women’s hockey team thrashed Indonesia 17-1 in their Pool B match at Asian Games 2026 on Monday, registering their second consecutive win at the event. Deepika, Navneet Kaur and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored three goals each for India in the match. Aditiya Innes scored Indonesia’s lone goal in the match. India had defeated Uzbekistan 19-0 in their opening game.