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Mirabai Chanu gifts signed jersey to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after CWG glory

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Indian star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Saikhom and the chief national weightlifting coach paid a visit to Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and gifted him a jersey signed by the Indian weightlifting contingent after winning her third gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

PM Modi hails Indian contingent's 'exceptional skill and dedication' after 39-medal haul at CWG 2026

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:05 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian contingent for its performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising the athletes for displaying "exceptional skill and dedication" throughout the Games.

Tennis: Washington final delayed due to inclement weather

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:24 AM

Washington, Aug 3 (IANS) The DC Open men's and women's singles finals have been suspended until Monday evening (as per IST) because of the significant weather in the Washington DC area.

Rise above politics: Vijender Singh questions Rahul Gandhi's silence on India's CWG performance

IANS | August 3, 2026 8:27 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Olympic medallist boxer Vijender Singh questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the absence of any public message congratulating India’s athletes for their performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying that the country’s sporting achievements should rise above political differences.

CWG 2026: Ahmedabad 2030 takes centre stage as Glasgow signs off with spectacular closing ceremony

Chetan Sharma | August 3, 2026 7:12 AM

Glasgow, Aug 3 (IANS) There are evenings that are remembered for their grandeur, and then there are evenings that leave an entire arena buzzing with emotion. The closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro belonged firmly in the latter category, with India’s spectacular cultural showcase stealing the spotlight and setting the stage for Ahmedabad 2030.

Juventus sign Bosnia forward Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:34 PM

Turin, Aug 2 (IANS) Juventus have completed the signing of highly rated Bosnia and Herzegovina international Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen on a permanent transfer, with the 18-year-old winger signing a five-year contract that will keep him at the Serie A club until June 30, 2031.

PM Modi's commitment to sports reflected in India's 2026 CWG success: Harsh Sanghavi

IANS | August 2, 2026 11:04 PM

Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sustained push for sports development, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said India's medal-winning success at the Commonwealth Games reflected the government's commitment to athletes, pointing out that while Indian sportspersons were bringing home medals in Glasgow, the Centre had increased the sports budget eightfold to strengthen the country's sporting ecosystem.

ACA congratulates Subhadeep Ghosh on India fielding coach appointment

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:17 PM

Guwahati, Aug 2 (IANS) The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Sunday congratulated former Assam cricketer and coach Subhadeep Ghosh on his appointment as the Fielding Coach of the Indian senior men's cricket team, describing it as a proud moment for the state's cricketing fraternity.

'World Cup belongs to fans, not investors,' says Real Madrid after FIFA drops FFE plan

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:05 PM

Madrid, Aug 2 (IANS) Real Madrid has welcomed FIFA's decision to withdraw its controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, saying the move was "good news for football" and reiterating that the commercial rights of competitions such as the FIFA World Cup should never be treated as financial assets.

Emma Finucane creates Commonwealth Games history with fourth track cycling gold

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:01 PM

Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Welsh cycling star Emma Finucane etched her name into Commonwealth Games history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at a single edition of the Games after clinching the women's keirin title in Glasgow on Sunday.

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Mirabai Chanu gifts signed jersey to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after CWG glory

PM Modi hails Indian contingent's 'exceptional skill and dedication' after 39-medal haul at CWG 2026

Tennis: Washington final delayed due to inclement weather

Rise above politics: Vijender Singh questions Rahul Gandhi's silence on India's CWG performance

CWG 2026: Ahmedabad 2030 takes centre stage as Glasgow signs off with spectacular closing ceremony

Juventus sign Bosnia forward Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen

PM Modi's commitment to sports reflected in India's 2026 CWG success: Harsh Sanghavi

ACA congratulates Subhadeep Ghosh on India fielding coach appointment

'World Cup belongs to fans, not investors,' says Real Madrid after FIFA drops FFE plan

Emma Finucane creates Commonwealth Games history with fourth track cycling gold

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