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‘I’m a black African’: Commonwealth Games boxer Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after chief’s disqualification | Commonwealth Games News

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Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after Commonwealth Games boss’ disqualification against England’s Damar Thomas / Image: Screengrab Commonwealth Sport has rejected allegations of racism made by Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul following his disqualification from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with organizers insisting the decision against him was a legitimate playground decision made under the competition’s official…

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CWG 2026: Martina Devi’s brave comeback ends in heart, Indian lifter finishes fifth on debut | Commonwealth Games News

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India’s Maibam Martina Devi reacts during the women’s +86 kg final. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: It has been a story of resilience, courage and heartbreak for Martina Devi Maibam, whose Commonwealth Games debut ended on Thursday with an emotional fifth place in the women’s over 86kg event.The 20-year-old Manipuri lifter came within touching distance of…

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‘Incredibly disappointed’: Commonwealth Games wheelchair medalists forced to race again after first-time crash | Commonwealth Games News

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Glasgow: Scotland’s Melanie Woods competes as Noemi Alphonse of Mauritius takes to the track after a fall during the women’s T54 1500m wheelchair race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland. Woods wins the gold medal in this event. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_30_2026_000105A) The women’s T54 1500m wheelchair final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will…

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Watch: Viral Commonwealth Games cleaner called ‘Mop Man’ performs splits and worms while mopping court | Commonwealth Games News

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An entertainer called “Mop Man” (real name CJ Scott Miller) breaks into his energetic dance routine while masquerading as a court cleaner at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Chris Anderson)/ Via Instagram The 2026 Commonwealth Games have had no shortage of memorable sporting moments, but one of the biggest viral sensations of the…

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CWG 2026: Praveen Chithravel, Selva Prabhu make triple jump final; Neeraj Chopra headlines Indian javelin trio | Commonwealth Games News

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Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a strong day in the athletics arena in the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu qualified for the men’s triple jump final, while Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh ensured a clean sweep in the men’s javelin qualification.National record…

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Neeraj Chopra through but until Arshad Nadeem and Tharanga Pathirage threw in CWG javelin qualification? | Commonwealth Games News

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Neeraj Chopra, Tharanga Pathirage and Arshad Nadeem Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopraalong with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, qualified for the men’s javelin final after finishing in the top 12 in the qualifying round at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday.Chopra, who won the Commonwealth Games title in 2018, finished fifth with a best…

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Neeraj Chopra leads full Indian charge in CWG 2026 javelin final; Rohit Yadav, Yash Vir Singh qualified | Commonwealth Games News

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Neeraj Chopra warms up ahead of men’s javelin qualification round at Commonwealth Games 2026. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra led a clean sweep for India in men’s javelin qualification at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with all three Indian throwers advancing to medal in Glasgow on Thursday.Joining the former Commonwealth Games champion…

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She couldn’t spend much time in class, but Mirabai Chanu never stopped learning: The education behind a Commonwealth Games champion

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How Mirabai Chanu’s unconventional upbringing shaped a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. (Arnie photo) Mirabai Chanu’s “education” is based on resilience, life lessons, and non-traditional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While a rigorous training schedule left her with little time for a traditional desk-based education, her life story reflects a profound…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates: Neeraj Chopra to take the field as India eye more medals in Glasgow

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates: India’s 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign enters a crucial phase on Thursday, July 30, with several medal opportunities on offer and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finally kicking off his campaign in Glasgow. The star javelin thrower will compete in the men’s qualifying round alongside Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir…

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How India Became the World’s Worst Doping Offender: A Crisis Threatening Sport | Commonwealth Games News

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Judoka Arun Kumar and Tulika Maan (Image credit: Agencies) Shortly before the start of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow, a stunning doping scandal rocked the weightlifting contingent. Four national wrestlers – N Ajith (71kg), Sairaj Pardeshi (88kg), Harcharan Singh (110kg) and Vanshita Verma (77kg) – tested positive for banned substances during the qualification period,…

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‘Used to run in fields’: Mother Laxmi, wife Babita elated after Gulveer Singh’s silver at CWG 2026 – Watch | Commonwealth Games News

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Gulveer Singh (Image taken by X) India’s Gulveer Singh created history by winning the silver medal in the men’s 10,000m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian to finish on the podium in the event. His success sparked celebrations in his village, with family members expressing pride in his achievement.His mother, Laxmi, recalled…

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CWG 2026: Murali Sreeshankar wins long jump silver; Dilip Mahadu Gavit claims Games record gold | Commonwealth Games News

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India had another successful day in Glasgow as long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won his second consecutive silver medal, para athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit claimed gold with a Games record (Image Credit: Agencies) India had another successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won his second consecutive silver medal, para athlete…

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CWG 2026: Indian boxers break Birmingham record, guarantee 10 medals in Glasgow | Commonwealth Games News

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Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach and Sakshi Chaudhary (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian boxers continued their impressive run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with six more boxers reaching the semi-finals on Wednesday. The results took India’s boxing medal haul to 10, which has already bettered the seven medals the country won at the 2022 Birmingham…

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CWG 2026: Complete schedule, timings and medal events as India eye medal on July 30, Thursday | Commonwealth Games News

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Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) India’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games enters another exciting day on Thursday, July 30, with the Olympic and world champions. Neeraj Chopra he finally gets to make his long-awaited appearance in the men’s javelin throw. After an impressive medal haul during the opening week, India will again have plenty of…

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CWG 2026 medal: Where does India stand after Murali Sreeshankar silver and Dilip Mahadu Gavit gold on Day 7 in Glasgow? | Commonwealth Games News

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Murali Sreeshankar (PTI Photo) India enjoyed another successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Murali Sreeshankar won his second consecutive silver medal in the men’s long jump, para-athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit took gold in a Games record, and Indian boxers secured 10 medals by reaching the semi-finals.The three medals added on Wednesday took India’s…

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T47 100m: Dilip Mahadu Gavit wins Gold, Mohammed Basil claims Silver in historic India 1-2 | Commonwealth Games News

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Dilip and Basil produce sprint for the ages in T47 100m (Image: ESPN) India produced a sensational performance on the track as Dilip Mahadu Gavit stormed to gold while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth won silver in the men’s T47 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.Dilip produced a breathtaking finish, producing a blistering burst over the last…

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Explanation: Why rain may not stop athletics at CWG 2026 despite security concerns | Commonwealth Games News

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Workers try to dry the track as rain interrupts the women’s high jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (AP Photo) Glasgow’s unpredictable weather has become one of the biggest talking points of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with rain repeatedly disrupting the athletics arena and leaving spectators wondering why the events are going ahead…

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Five wins, nine medals secured! India’s boxing stars put on a flawless day at CWG 2026 | Commonwealth Games News

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Arundhati Choudhary (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing contingent produced a perfect five-in-five performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, with Narender Berwal joining Ankush Yadav, Sakshi Choudhary, Arundhati Choudhary and Sachin Siwach in the semi-finals after a memorable day in Glasgow.The five wins ensured that every Indian boxer who stepped into the ring…

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WATCH: Terrifying first-round clash at CWG 2026 leaves boxer hanging on the ropes | Commonwealth Games News

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Medical staff rushed into the ring within seconds to attend to the injured boxer Refiloe Thai. (capture video) A terrifying knockout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games left spectators stunned after Wales’ Orlando Holley-Sotomi knocked Lesotho’s Refiloe Thai through the ropes during their men’s 70kg boxing quarter-final, prompting an immediate medical response in the ring.The frightening…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7 Live Updates: Sanjana crashes out; more India action to come

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7 Live Updates: India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign gathered further momentum on Day 6 as Gulveer Singh made history, Harjinder Kaur added another silver in weightlifting and the country’s boxers guaranteed at least three medals with dominant performances in Glasgow. The biggest talking point of the day was Gulveer Singh, who…

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‘My mum was a bit upset’: India’s CWG silver medalist Harjinder Kaur reveals emotional call after Glasgow success | Commonwealth Games News

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Harjinder Kaur (IANS Photo) Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur has dedicated her 2026 Commonwealth Games silver medal to her mother, revealing that she always calls her first after winning a major event. Harjinder won silver in the women’s 69kg category with a combined lift of 227kg (101kg snatch and 126kg clean and jerk), earning her second…

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“We are proud of you”: Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s video call with Mirabai Chanu, Rishikanta Singh after Commonwealth Games medals – WATCH | Commonwealth Games News

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NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh were felicitated by Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam after winning medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. During a virtual interaction, the Chief Minister praised the two weightlifters for bringing glory to Manipur and the country. Manipur CM interacted virtually with Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta.Mirabai won the gold medal…

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CWG 2026 medal table: Where does India stand after Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur’s silver on Day 6 in Glasgow? | Commonwealth Games News

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Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur NEW DELHI: India added more medals and strengthened its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Day 6, thanks to a historic silver by Gulveer Singh, another podium in weightlifting, and a strong showing in boxing.Gulveer was the standout performer, becoming the first Indian to win a medal…

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CWG 2026: Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh secure boxing medals for India in Glasgow | Commonwealth Games News

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Priya Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar (Image Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Priya Ghanghas (60kg) staged a stunning comeback to beat home favorite Niamh Mitchell, while Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh also reached the semi-finals to ensure India of at least three bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games boxing competition on Tuesday. However, Parveen Hooda and Kapil…

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