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Here are five athletes whose performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya have brought them into greater prominence.

Max Verstappen delivered a sublime lap in his Red Bull to qualify fastest for Sunday's Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Former Manchester United midfielder Fred has offered a scorching critique of his old manager Erik ten Hag, seasons on from their work together at Old Trafford.

It wasn't easy, but Australian Alex de Minaur has booked his spot in the quarterfinals of the China Open with a gutsy win over France's Quentin Halys.

India defended their Asian Games cricket gold medal in style after the men's team beat Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday

Asian Games Men's Hockey Final Live Streaming: Defending champions India look to defend their gold medal for the first time in Asian Games history as they take on Malaysia in the final.

India vs Pakistan Highlights, Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final: Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar delivered exemplary performances as India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026, men's cricket final on Saturday in Nisshin.

Archer Kirti Sharma recounts tense final after breaking South Korea's 44-year domination at Asian Games. The Indian trio of Kirti, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod won 5-3 in a hard-fought final.

After the women's team, the men's team beat Pakistan in the gold medal clash by 19 runs at the ongoing Asian Games on Saturday, on the back of heroic efforts from Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma and Axar Patel.

India vs Malaysia Hockey Live Score, Asian Games 2026 final: Harmanpreet Singh scored two while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh and Shilanand Lakra scored a goal each as India defeated Malaysia 5-1 to retain the gold medal. For Malaysia, Shello Silverius netted once.

The Stade de France was filled to capacity as the new French national team manager, Zinedine Zidane, prepared to make his home debut. The very side against whom he had ended his playing career in 2006 was once again the opponent he faced. Despite Michael Olise’s splendid free kick, the French were quickly overpowered by a clinical Italian side.

Japan's Olympic chief admitted Saturday that "a lot more" athletes and officials came to the Asian Games than the host nation had expected, leading to a shortage of beds.