Sports News 17 September 2026: India Sports News, Cricket, Asian Games & Hockey
Today's sports news covers the start of India's Asian Games campaign, cricket schedules, India's Asian Games cricket squads, hockey developments, teqball and other major India sports news. These sports current affairs are useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence and State PCS preparation.
Published: 17 September 2026 · Updated with important sports and India sports news.
1. India's Asian Games 2026 Campaign Begins with Teqball
India's competitive campaign at the 2026 Asian Games begins on September 17 with teqball. Indian athletes will participate in men's doubles, women's singles and mixed doubles events.
The Asian Games are being hosted in the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan. The main Games are scheduled from September 19 to October 4, while selected competitions begin earlier.
2. India Women's Cricket Team to Face Japan in Asian Games Quarter-final
India's women's cricket team will begin its Asian Games 2026 campaign against Japan on September 18.
The match is scheduled as a quarter-final, with the Indian team entering the knockout stage directly. Harmanpreet Kaur is leading the Indian women's cricket team.
3. India Men's Cricket Team Enters Asian Games Quarter-finals Directly
India's men's cricket team will enter the Asian Games 2026 competition directly at the quarter-final stage.
The men's quarter-finals are scheduled for September 28. Shreyas Iyer is the captain of India's men's Asian Games cricket team.
4. Vipraj Nigam Replaces Varun Chakaravarthy in Asian Games Squad
Young leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam has been added to India's Asian Games men's cricket squad after Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out with a side strain.
The change comes shortly before India's Asian Games campaign and adds another spin option to the squad.
5. Pakistan Seeks Change of Venue for Asian Champions Trophy
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has requested that the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in India, be moved to a neutral venue.
The tournament is scheduled to take place in Mohali and Jalandhar from October 27 to November 5. Hockey India has rejected the request and said there would be no change in venues.
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Quick Revision: 17 September 2026 Sports News
- India's Asian Games campaign begins on September 17 with teqball.
- India women's cricket team faces Japan in the quarter-final on September 18.
- India's men's cricket quarter-final is scheduled for September 28.
- Vipraj Nigam replaces Varun Chakaravarthy in India's Asian Games squad.
- Asian Champions Trophy 2026 is scheduled in Mohali and Jalandhar from October 27 to November 5.
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Major sports news includes India's Asian Games campaign, cricket fixtures, squad changes, teqball and Asian Champions Trophy hockey developments.
When does India's Asian Games campaign start?
India's competitive campaign begins on September 17, 2026, with teqball.
When will India women's cricket team play Japan?
India women's cricket team will face Japan in the Asian Games quarter-final on September 18, 2026.
Who replaced Varun Chakaravarthy in India's Asian Games cricket squad?
Young leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam replaced Varun Chakaravarthy after the latter was ruled out with a side strain.
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