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Thailand’s Puripol Boonson will aim to establish himself as one of Asia’s leading sprinters when he competes for the men’s 100m gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Boonson made history in December by becoming the first Southeast Asian runner to break the 10-second barrier, clocking 9.94 seconds on home soil. He enters the Games in good form after recording 9.99 seconds at a race in the Czech Republic last month. Hangzhou Silver Medallist Returns Boonson made a strong impression at the Hangzhou

The UAE advanced to the quarterfinals of the Esports competition at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday after securing a 3-0 victory over Palestine. UAE Advances in Fighting Games The UAE first faced Japan and suffered a 3-0 defeat before responding with a convincing 3-0 win against Palestine in the fighting games events. The competition featured Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8 and The King of Fighters XV. The UAE team will now compete in the quarterfinals on Friday. Abdullah Mohammed Saif

The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee today presented to the OCA Evaluation Committee how it plans to deliver a celebration of sustainable progress, sport for life and peaceful diversity, reflecting the resilience, strength and ambition of Asia, the OCA and Qatar. On a full opening day of the Evaluation Committee visit, Doha 2030 combined detailed presentations with interactive visits of the city’s world-class venues to explain why it is bidding and how it can guarantee a Gateway to a Magical Asian Games.

The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee today welcomed members of the OCA Evaluation Committee to the Qatari capital as it prepares to showcase the city’s Games readiness and commitment to serving as a Gateway to legacy now for Asia. Members of the OCA Evaluation Committee were greeted on arrival into Doha’s 5 star Hamad International Airport, which, serving more than 174 destinations, would provide a true Gateway to accessibility for the OCA family. Doha 2030 CEO His Excellency Jassim Bin Rashid Albuenain

The Indian 4x400m mixed relay team's silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games has been upgraded to gold following the disqualification of original winners Bahrain on account of a doping ban handed to one of its runners. Bahrain, which had topped the 4x400 mixed relay final, was disqualified after Kemi Adekoya was handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for failing a dope test. Official confirmation: India's 4x400 mixed relay team of Mohammed Anas, Poovamma, Hima Das, and Arokia Rajiv at the 2018