Unbeaten India were in sublime form throughout the tournament. They had beaten Iran 33-21 to enter the summit clash. Chinese Taipei, on the other hand, beat hosts Bangladesh 25–18 in the semifinals.
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Shuttler Lakshya Sen ends rough season with dominant Australian Open title win
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Ronaldo set for record sixth world cup as Portugal qualifies with 9–1 rout
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Indian Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra conferred honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank in Indian Army
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra
Bhaichung Bhutia slams India’s football model after AFC exit, urges shift from European glamour to Asian structure
India crashed out of qualification race AFC Asian Cup with a 1-2 defeat to Singapore in Margao on Tuesday, October 14.
India knocked out of Asian Cup race after 1-2 loss to Singapore in Goa
Buoyed by the goal, India continued to dominate the first half, with Chhangte, Liston Colaco and Mahesh Singh combining well in attack. The home side repeatedly tested the Singapore defence, forcing hurried clearances and creating several scoring chances.
India face must-win clash against Singapore in AFC Asian Cup qualifier
With only victory likely to keep their slim chances alive, coach Khalid Jamil will welcome the additions of Mohun Bagan Super Giant defender Subhasish Bose and midfielder Lalengmawia ‘Apuia’ Ralte to the squad, giving the Blue Tigers a timely boost ahead of the high-stakes outing.
10-man India snatch late draw against Singapore in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier
Before the home crowd, Singapore seemed destined to take all three points until substitute Rahim Ali capitalised on a defensive error in the dying minutes to rescue a point for India.
