Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Asian Games medal-winners at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, praising their achievements and saying the country was emerging as a stronger sporting nation and a credible host for major international events. Congratulating the contingent, he highlighted the contribution of women athletes, who won 38 of India's 85 medals, including 11 golds, and lauded the cricket teams, hockey teams and archers. Modi also reiterated India's resolve to host the 2036 Olympics, crediting the country's growing sporting ecosystem, hard work and transparent system for its increasing presence on the global stage.

Shreyas Iyer, India’s captain, won the Impact Player of the Series medal after Saturday’s fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru was abandoned because of rain. The no-result left the five-match series tied 2-2, with both teams sharing the trophy after India and the West Indies traded wins throughout the contest.

India Women Vs Zimbabwe Women 1st T20I Highlights: Follow IND-W vs ZIM-W match highlights, final score, key moments and match updates as Deepti Sharma and debutant Niki Prasad guide India to a four-wicket win in Raipur, giving Smriti Mandhana a winning start as full-time captain

Asian Para Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Catch all the updates from the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games 2026 on Sunday, 18 October at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium, also known as the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, in Nagoya, Japan