“Don’t ask for credit for my achievements”: Para-cyclist questions the sports authorities about the uncertainty of the support staff as the start of the Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games News

India’s only para-cyclist at the Commonwealth Games, 16-year-old Lisha Das, has written to the country’s top sports authorities, saying uncertainty about her support staff and travel arrangements for Glasgow has caused her “immense emotional distress” just before the Games begin.Lisha sent the email to officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Cycling Federation of India…

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CWG 2026: Putul Sonowal stuns world champion Ryan Bester in bowls thriller | Commonwealth Games News

NEW DELHI: India made a sensational start to their Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign as bowler Putul Sonowal produced a stunning display against reigning world champion Ryan Bester of Canada in the Men’s Singles competition on Thursday.Making his Commonwealth Games debut, the Assam-born bowler showed remarkable composure to defeat one of the sport’s biggest names,…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: India relies on boxing, athletics and weightlifting to extend CWG top five

The elimination of wrestling, badminton, table tennis and shooting has significantly affected India’s medal prospects. Those four sports alone accounted for 25 of India’s 61 medals at the 2022 Birmingham Games. That leaves athletics, boxing and weightlifting to carry a lot of responsibility. India has sent the maximum allowed athletics team of 32 members, the…

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Indian judoka Arun Kumar withdrawn from 2026 Commonwealth Games after failing drug test | Commonwealth Games News

India’s Commonwealth Games contingent suffered a setback on the day of the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony, with judoka Arun Kumar withdrawing from the competition after failing a drugs test.The rising 73kg judoka was declared ineligible following an adverse analytical result in an out-of-competition test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). His withdrawal reduces India’s…

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India’s first CWG 2026 medal already secured ahead of opening ceremony – Here’s how | Commonwealth Games News

Lovlina Borgohain (Photo PTI) NEW DELHI: India has secured its first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games even before the opening ceremony, with an Olympic medal Lovlina Borgohain guaranteed at least a bronze in the women’s boxing competition.The Assam boxer got a direct entry into the semi-finals after getting a bye in his weight category….

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Glasgow gold quest begins: Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu lead India’s medal hopes at 2026 Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games News

Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: Agencies) India will begin their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with a compact but full 125-member contingent aiming to maximize their opportunities in a drastically cut schedule. The Games, which run from July 23 to August 2, feature just 10 sports, forcing India to recalibrate expectations…

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Why is cricket not part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games? EXPLAINED | Commonwealth Games News

The Indian women’s cricket team poses with their silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin on Thursday in Glasgow, Scotland. However, fans should note that many popular sports, including cricket. Apart from cricket, hockey, badminton and wrestling are also missing from this year’s programme.The number…

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Murali Sreeshankar eyes gold leap at 2026 Commonwealth Games: ‘Hopefully changing the color of the medal’ | Commonwealth Games News

Murali Sreeshankar (Photo AFP) NEW DELHI: Just over two years ago, Murali Sreeshankar feared he could never compete again. A ruptured patellar tendon during training in April 2024 forced the Indian long jumper to miss out on his biggest dream – the Paris Olympics – despite having already secured qualification.Doctors, coaches and many around him…

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Training gear, opening ceremony kits missing: Indian boxers hit by luggage chaos ahead of CWG 2026 | Commonwealth Games News

Indian Boxing Squad for CWG 2026. (Photo Credit: BFI) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing contingent suffered an unexpected setback even before throwing a punch at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with nearly half of the team’s luggage missing during its journey from Belfast to Glasgow days before the competition began.The 22-member Indian contingent arrived in Glasgow on…

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CWG 2026: Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain named India’s flag bearers for Glasgow opening ceremony | Commonwealth Games News

File Pic: Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: weight star Mirabai Chanu and boxing ace Lovlina Borgohain will lead the 124-member Indian contingent to the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on July 23.Olympic medalists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will carry India’s hopes and the Tricolor at the opening ceremony of…

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Selection row hits India’s Asian Games gymnastics team | More sports news

Pranati Nayak (File photo) New Delhi: India’s gymnastics team for the September 19-October 4 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya is mired in a selection controversy over the women’s artistic team after sports authorities and the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) differed on the eligible names. During a meeting involving the country’s sports governing authorities, officials argued…

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Minor in CWG squad: Para cyclist Lisha Das raises safety concerns over no women support staff | Commonwealth Games News

Lisha Das (Photo Credit: NVS India) NEW DELHI: India’s Commonwealth Games (CWG) contingent has come under scrutiny after the youngest member of the 191-strong team, 16-year-old para track cyclist Lisha Das, expressed “deep disappointment” over the absence of a woman coach or support staff in the track and para track cycling contingent, raising minor concerns…

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Exclusive | Indian record holder Tejas Nandakumar ruled out of 2026 Commonwealth Games: ‘I’m absolutely devastated’ | Commonwealth Games News

Tejas Nandakumar ruled out of 2026 Commonwealth Games NEW DELHI: For Tejas Nandakumar, India’s national record holder in Men’s S7 100m backstroke, the last 24 hours have been a whirlwind of disbelief.The 20-year-old from Bengaluru was due to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, starting on July 23, and everything had been building…

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EXCLUSIVE | Indian record holder Tejas Nandakumar barred from 2026 Commonwealth Games – ‘I’m absolutely devastated’ | Commonwealth Games News

Tejas Nandakumar ruled out of 2026 Commonwealth Games NEW DELHI: For Tejas Nandakumar, India’s national record holder in Men’s S7 100m backstroke, the last 24 hours have been a whirlwind of disbelief.The 20-year-old from Bengaluru was due to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, starting on July 23, and everything had been building…

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Ravie Dubey: ‘Ramayana’ trailer launch: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer will have a big show on July 18; location, time, games, and more have been revealed

Counting down to the launch of the director’s trailer Nitesh Tiwari‘s highly anticipated epic’Ramayana‘ has officially begun. Amidst rumors and speculations about the release date, the makers on Wednesday confirmed that the trailer will be revealed next week, on July 18. ‘Ramayana’ trailer launch event According to an exclusive report by Variety India, the highly…

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R Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for the last six games of the County Championship | Cricket News

R Sai Kishore (PTI Photo) India arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club for the last six matches of the 2026 County Championship season. The 29-year-old will be available from Gloucestershire’s match against Worcestershire County Cricket Club in Cheltenham on August 20. Kishore first impressed during a stint with Surrey…

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Overcoming Indian horse travel restrictions: How 19-year-old Niharika Singhania became the only Indian woman in the 2026 Asian Games show jumping | More sports news

NEW DELHI: The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for 19-year-old equestrian Niharika Singhania. By securing Meritu 4 alongside his horse, First to Cash Out, he booked his ticket to Japan for 2026. Asian games. And, as confirmed by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) recently, Niharika will enter this year’s Asiad as the…

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup ends with a painful knockout record: Only one goal in 10 games | Football news

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldoit is sparkling FIFA World Cup The journey came to a heartbreaking end on Monday after Portugal crashed out to Spain in the Round of 16, with the legendary striker confirming the 2026 edition was his last appearance on football’s biggest stage.While Ronaldo leaves behind an extraordinary legacy full…

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“Only those who ship will travel”: Minister of Sports on the selection policy of the 2026 Asian Games | More sports news

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) New Delhi: Minister of Sports Mansukh Mandaviya made it clear on Thursday that the Asian games The contingent in September will be limited to 600 athletes and only those who can deliver in the continental showpiece will be eligible to make the trip to Japan.While they are clear that…

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India announces Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad for 2026 Asian Games after Women’s T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News

Following India’s semi-final exit from the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup against Australia on Sunday, the BCCI Women’s Selection Committee announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September.Conducted by Harmanpreet Kaurwith Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain, India will enter the continental event as the…

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Commonwealth Games: Mirabai Chanu to lead India’s weightlifting challenge in Glasgow | More sports news

Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will lead India’s weightlifting team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which begin on July 23 in Glasgow.Mirabai, who has won three medals at the Commonwealth Games – two gold and one silver – will compete in the women’s 48kg category.She will be joined by Bindyarani Devi in ​​the…

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