SportsPosted at: Feb 11 2026 7:47PM


Mission Olympic Cell backs targeted international exposure for taekwondo, karate athletes in Asian Games 2026 build-up

New Delhi, Feb 11(UNI) In a significant push to strengthen India’s combat sports pipeline, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has given a go-ahead to customised international exposure and coaching support for athletes in taekwondo and karate, ahead of Asian Games 2026.
In taekwondo, Rodali Barua has been backed for participation in five international competitions - Bulgaria Open 2026, Slovenia Open 2026, Dutch Open 2026, Oceania Championships 2026 – which are G2 level competitions as recognised by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). She is also set for participation in the 4th Mount Everest International Open Taekwondo Championship, Nepal 2026, which is a G1 level tournament. The Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) has recommended the proposals for a financial amount of Rs 21.20 Lakh and the tourneys are scheduled over the months of February and March for Barua, who has been a bronze medalist at the President’s Cup, Oceania Region, Gold Coast, in 2025.
Meanwhile, another taekwondo athlete Rupa Bayor has been supported under the TAGG Scheme for a Physiotherapy, Masseur, and Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Programme for a period of nine months until September 2026. She is currently ranked 6th in the World and 1st in Asia. The recommendations have been accepted ensuring consistent tactical and technical support during the competition cycle. In Karate, the MOC approval for support was put forward to Bhuvneshwari Jadhav over participating in three international competitions along with a structured training programme. The competitions are scheduled to be held in Rome (11th–16th March 2026), China (8th–13th April 2026), and Spain (22nd–27th April 2026).
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Mission Olympic Cell backs targeted international exposure for taekwondo# karate athletes in Asian Games 2026 build-up
More News

Lower-league sides eye upsets in FA Cup fifth round

06 Mar 2026 | 10:44 PM

London, Mar 6 (UNI) The fifth round of the FA Cup is played over the weekend, with 11 Premier League teams chasing a place in the quarterfinals alongside five lower-league sides hoping to extend their moment in the spotlight with a surprise result.
The round opens Friday night with the Premier League's bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers at home to Liverpool.

see more..

Aizawl FC secure comfortable victory over Rajasthan United FC

06 Mar 2026 | 10:28 PM

Aizawl, March 6 (UNI) Aizawl FC posted a 3-1 victory over Rajasthan United to secure their first win of the Indian Football League 2025-26 season at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Friday, March 6, 2026.

see more..

Thailand Tennis Masters 2026 unveils jersey ahead of kick off in April

06 Mar 2026 | 10:10 PM

Bangkok, March 6(UNI) The organisers of the Thailand Tennis Masters 2026 officially unveiled the tournament jerseys during a special launch event in Bangkok, bringing together international players and highlighting Thailand’s push to promote sports tourism.

see more..
Abhishek must show self belief to bounce back: Kapil Dev

Abhishek must show self belief to bounce back: Kapil Dev

06 Mar 2026 | 9:56 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (UNI) Former India captain Kapil Dev felt that Indian opener Abhishek Sharma who is going through a lean patch must show "self belief" to make a strong come back on time as India is set for the title clash against New Zeakabd on March 8 in Ahmedabad. Expressing confidence in the consistent performance of team India, Kapil said that India will emerge victorious on Sunday for the second consecutive time if they continue to the same form as a team.

see more..

Gokulam Kerala face Namdhari FC, Chanmari host Sreenidi Deccan in IFL double-header

06 Mar 2026 | 9:31 PM

Manjeri/Aizawl, March 6(UNI) Former champions Gokulam Kerala FC will face Namdhari Sports Academy in Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, with the kick-off scheduled for 16:00 IST. Later in the evening, newly-promoted Chanmari FC will take on Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl in a 18:30 IST kick-off.

see more..