Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha hailed the country's women athletes for spearheading India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after they claimed eight of the nation's 13 gold medals, saying their achievements reflected years of dedication while inspiring a new generation of girls to dream big.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Olympic silver medallist and Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu believes India's continued investment in sports infrastructure and athlete support will help the country win even more medals on the global stage, as she welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise following her historic third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) India's record-breaking seven-gold haul in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 is the result of an athlete-first approach backed by world-class support systems, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said after the country's historic performance in Glasgow.
Srinagar, Aug 2 (IANS) The Government of Jammu & Kashmir through Jammu & Kashmir Tourism together with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men’s professional golf in India, on Sunday jointly announced the fifth edition of the J&K Open.
New Delhi (IANS) Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain revealed that she competed through a minor knee injury in the Commonwealth Games final, stating that pushing past pain is part of athletes' journey at the elite level.
Detroit, Aug 2 (IANS) After two winless years, Davis Riley positioned himself well to win on the PGA TOUR and to earn a bid into the playoffs. Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) 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.
Lancashire , Aug 2 (IANS) 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.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) 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.
Hisar, Aug 2 (IANS) 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.
