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Asian Games, India-Japan Matches Fuel Sports Searches in India

Google looked at what sports topics people in India were searching for on September 23.

The biggest search was for Ibrahim Takahashi, a Japanese cricketer.

He played against India in a short rain-affected match.

India won that match by only two runs.

People also searched for India versus Japan because Japan played India in badminton at the Asian Games.

India won that badminton match 3-0 and guaranteed a medal.

Searches for the Asian Games increased because many Indian athletes were competing.

“Nations League” also became popular because international matches were taking place.

Key facts

Largest search spike: “ibrahim takahashi” exceeded 100,000 searches and rose 700%.
Asian Games search: “asian games men” exceeded 20,000 searches and rose 1,000%.
India-Japan search: “India vs Japan” exceeded 20,000 searches and rose 1,000%.
Nations League search: “nations league” exceeded 10,000 searches and rose 700%.
Cricket result: India beat Japan by two runs in a rain-shortened five-over match.
Badminton result: India beat Japan 3-0 in the Asian Games men’s team quarter-final and secured a medal.
Asian Games dates: The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are being held from September 19 to October 4.

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