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MMA debutant Varun Sanyal draws inspiration from Rocky Balboa ahead of Asian Games 2026

Asian Games 2026: India's MMA debutant Varun Sanyal on his journey from WWE fandom to becoming a bronze medallist ahead of the sport's debut in Aichi-Nagoya.

Asian Games 2026: Event dates, venue and other details

India's 503-member contingent will compete at the Asian Games 2026, with events beginning September 14, while Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV will provide live coverage across the Games.

'He believed in me': Sohail Khan recalls Aijaz Khan's role in his historic Kudo feat

Discover the inspiring Guru Purnima story of Dr. Mohammad Aijaz Khan and Kudo world champion Sohail Khan, a mentor-student bond built on vision, discipline and success.

'They still underestimate India in Kudo' - Sohail Khan on mission to prove the world wrong

Meet Sohail Khan, the first Indian male finalist to win silver at the Kudo World Cup. Read his inspiring journey from Sagar to Asia's No. 2 as he targets gold at the 2025 Asian Kudo Championship

India's top martial artists to clash at 4th Transient Captains Cup 2025 in Kolkata

India's top martial artists unite in Kolkata for the 4th Transient Captains Cup, showcasing kickboxing, karate & jiu-jitsu from August 15 to 17, 2025.

India's Sohail Khan rises to World No 12 in international Kudo rankings ahead of World Cup

Junior world champion, Sohail Khan has firmly established himself as one of India’s most accomplished martial artists.

Kudo World Cup 2025: Sohail Khan to represent India in Bulgaria

Junior world champion Sohail Khan has officially earned his place in the Kudo World Cup 2025, which will be held in Bulgaria on June 28-29.

Kudo World Cup 2025 trials to be held in Surat; Sohail Khan to participate

Junior world champion, Sohail Khan has firmly established himself as one of India’s most accomplished martial artists.

Kudo athlete Sohail Khan calls for event to be made part of National Games programme

Junior world champion in Kudo, Sohail Khan has called for the sport to be included in the National Games curriculum, citing it as one of the fastest-growing form of mixed martial arts.

Rupa Bayor recalls her struggles, turnaround and putting India on the taekwondo map

From the slums of the Rising Sun state, Rupa Bayor shares her journey to become India's first taekwondo athlete to break into top 10 rankings.