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CWG 2026: ‘Tough conditions, but happy that all 3 Indians are in final,’ says Neeraj Chopra

IANS | July 30, 2026 6:11 PM

Glasgow, July 30 (IANS) After booking his place in the Men’s Javelin Throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a best effort of 79 metres, India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra admitted the cold and swirling winds made the competition challenging but expressed satisfaction with the outcome, while also looking ahead to what he expects will be a high-quality final featuring many of the world's leading throwers.

Sports Min Mandaviya felicitates ISSF World Cup gold medallists Esha Singh, Neeru Dhanda

IANS | July 30, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday felicitated India's ISSF World Cup 2026 gold medallists Esha Singh and Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda for their landmark achievements in their respective events.

CWG 2026: ‘I only prayed he could walk normally; he returned as a Commonwealth medallist again,’ says Sreeshankar’s father

IANS | July 30, 2026 5:44 PM

Glasgow, July 30 (IANS) When Indian long jumper M. Sreeshankar suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in 2024, his father and personal coach, S. Murali, stopped dreaming of medals. His only prayer was that his son would one day walk normally again. Less than two years later, Sreeshankar scripted one of Indian athletics’ most remarkable comeback stories, clinching the silver medal in the men’s long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Aim is to finish tour on a high with series win, says Muneeba ahead of T20Is against SL

IANS | July 30, 2026 5:07 PM

Dambulla, July 30 (IANS) Asserting that their goal is to finish the tour on a high with a series victory, stand-in captain Muneeba Ali said a revamped Pakistan team is ready to compete fiercely against hosts Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series starting on Friday.

CWG 2026: Neeraj, Rohit, Yash Vir storm into men's javelin final

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:39 PM

Glasgow, July 30 (IANS)Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh, all three Indians, qualified for the men's javelin final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games here on Thursday. Competing in windy conditions, no athlete cleared the automatic qualifying mark of 84.00 m; the Indian trio advanced as the 12 best performers for Friday's final.

It’s world-class performance in Glasgow’: IOA Prez Usha lauds India’s medal winners after stellar CWG campaign

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:39 PM

Glasgow, July 30 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha heaped praise on India's medal-winning athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying their performances reflected world-class standards and highlighted the country's growing strength across multiple disciplines.

Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza joins Dambulla Sixers as LPL 2026 confirms key player replacements

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:22 PM

Kandy, July 30 (IANS) Lanka Premier League has announced that Zimbabwe captain and all-rounder Sikandar Raza will join Dambulla Sixers as a replacement for South African batter Marques Ackerman, who is out of the tournament because of injury.

Rahane's career a fine example of what it means to put the team first: BCCI chief Manhas

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Describing Ajinkya Rahane's career as a fine example of what it means to put the team first, BCCI President Mithun Manhas on Thursday paid rich tributes to the former India captain, who announced his retirement from international cricket.

CWG 2026: PM Modi congratulates Gavit, Basil and Sreeshankar on medal wins

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated para sprinters Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath, along with long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, after the trio delivered medal-winning performances for India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Stephen Fleming named England Test coach, Joe Root returns as captain

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:10 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed England Men’s Test head coach, with Joe Root returning as captain as the team prepares to enter a new era under the experienced coach.

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CWG 2026: ‘Tough conditions, but happy that all 3 Indians are in final,’ says Neeraj Chopra

Sports Min Mandaviya felicitates ISSF World Cup gold medallists Esha Singh, Neeru Dhanda

CWG 2026: ‘I only prayed he could walk normally; he returned as a Commonwealth medallist again,’ says Sreeshankar’s father

Aim is to finish tour on a high with series win, says Muneeba ahead of T20Is against SL

CWG 2026: Neeraj, Rohit, Yash Vir storm into men's javelin final

It’s world-class performance in Glasgow’: IOA Prez Usha lauds India’s medal winners after stellar CWG campaign

Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza joins Dambulla Sixers as LPL 2026 confirms key player replacements

Rahane's career a fine example of what it means to put the team first: BCCI chief Manhas

CWG 2026: PM Modi congratulates Gavit, Basil and Sreeshankar on medal wins

Stephen Fleming named England Test coach, Joe Root returns as captain

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