New Delhi, Aug 2 — India’s Commonwealth Games Weightlifting medallists received a rousing reception on their return from Glasgow on Sunday, as hundreds of supporters gathered at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to celebrate the contingent’s successful campaign.Among those who arrived were…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — The National Cadet Corps (NCC) organised Cyclothon 2026 on Sunday in Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India's Independence and inspire the youth to embrace fitness, environmental responsibility and sustainable living, an official said. The Cyclothon was flagged off by Union…
Lancashire , Aug 2 — American Yealimi Noh, who has had a modest season in 2026, shot two-under 69 to take a three-shot lead heading into the final day of action at the 2026 AIG Women’s Open. The American was in a share of third place overnight but went up to the top overcoming a rocky start.Five…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri said that Jamshedpur FC's decision to shut down operations and withdraw from the Indian Super League (ISL) is a ‘punch to the gut,’ and appealed to the owners to ‘pick heart over head’ and reconsider the move. The Tata Group-owned club announced…
Hisar, Aug 2 — Coach Pradeep Sawant credited precise planning and tactical adaptations under pressure after his ward Ankush Panghal won the men’s 80kg boxing gold at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, fulfilling Sawant’s own unfinished dream from 2010. Hisar, Aug 2 (IANS) Coach Pradeep Sawant…
Glasgow, Aug 2 — As the curtain falls on the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday night, the spotlight will shift from Scotland to India in a symbolic moment that could define the future of Indian sport. At the closing ceremony inside Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, the Commonwealth Games flag and the host baton…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — Ace Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15 in Galle, due to discomfort in his left knee. Bumrah had missed India’s ODI series decider against England at Lord’s on July 19, after suffering an…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — An upbeat Purani Dilli 6 will be eager to bounce back from their narrow opening-game loss and open their account in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) when they face defending champions West Delhi Lions in their second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Despite suffering a…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — Youthful energy engulfed the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday morning after an eventful night at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow where Indian boxers scooped up a plethora of gold medals, taking India to 4th in the medal tally. This morning, students from schools,…
Kolkata, Aug 2 — West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan has praised the enhanced assistance to the national sports federations under Khelo India Scheme and asserted that it will help to produce more top-level sportspersons from the state. The Khelo India programme is set to provide a major boost…
Visakhapatnam, Aug 2 — India’s T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma was on Sunday named captain of a 15-member South Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, scheduled to be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru from August 23 to September 10.Andhra batter Ricky Bhui will serve as…
Glasgow, Aug 2 — India’s impressive haul of 39 medals – 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze – at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was not just the result of athletes peaking at the right time. It reflected years of investment in a high-performance sports ecosystem built through coordinated efforts by the…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) commenced the NRAI National Electronic Scoring Target (EST) Course at the Goldfinch Hotel in New Delhi. The four-day intensive programme brings together 33 selected officials from across the country for specialised training in the…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — Two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu lauded Tanvi Sharma for scripting history by becoming the youngest-ever Taipei Open champion, adding that this is just the beginning of more laurels for the youngster in her career and that she should keep working hard, believing in herself…
Glasgow, Aug 2 — Exactly four years ago, on August 1, 2022, Shubham Juyal was lying in an intensive care unit (ICU), grappling with the reality of an above-knee amputation. Hopeless, aimless, and watching his lifelong dream of becoming an Indian Army officer slip away just days before his…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar said a national recall is no longer the primary driving force for him, adding that he has made peace with his life outside the Indian team and continues to play purely out of passion for the game. Bhuvneshwar, 36, last played for India came…
Taipei, Aug 2 — Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma claimed her maiden BWF World Tour Super 300 title and etched her name into the history books as the youngest player across any category to win the Taipei Open. Tanvi delivered a commanding 21-16, 21-16 victory over Vietnam’s sixth seed Nguyen Thuy…
Bengaluru, Aug 2 — Malaysia's U-21 men's hockey team has arrived here for an eight-match exposure tour, where they will take on the Indian junior team in five matches and the SAI team in three matches at the SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre. The tour will see the Malaysia U-21 team play five…
New Delhi, Aug 2 — Stand-in skipper Ayush Doseja's classy 84 was well complemented by Mayank Gusain's all-round display as defending champions West Delhi Lions launched their campaign with a 19-run victory over New Delhi Tigers in the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL). Doseja led from the front with…
Chicago, Aug 2 — Chicago Fire FC overpowered Charlotte FC in a 2-1 victory at Soldier Field. Forward Robert Lewandowski scored both goals for Chicago in his home debut, his first two in Major League Soccer. Midway through the second half, Lewandowski completed his takeover of the match,…
Glasgow, Aug 2 — Indian triple jumper Praveen Chithravel admitted that though he won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, he is a little disappointed with his performance, and now he is targeting a gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi, Nagoya, Japan. Competing in cool and…