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Kumaraswamy felicitates Karnataka para-athlete Shilpa K. Shaila for CWG bronze

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday felicitated Karnataka para-athlete Shilpa K. Shaila for winning the bronze medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 event with a throw of 7.26 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, describing her achievement as a proud moment for both the state and the nation.

Chile FA grants shirt name exemption to Vozinha after Colo Colo move

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:11 PM

Santiago, Aug 5 (IANS) Chile's football federation (ANFP) has granted a special exemption allowing Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his famous nickname on the back of his Colo Colo shirt, despite league regulations that generally prohibit players from using nicknames on match jerseys.

PCB warns players of ban for participating in unsanctioned cricket events

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:49 PM

Lahore, Aug 5 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned former Pakistan cricketers against participating in unsanctioned overseas tournaments, announcing a series of disciplinary measures for those found to have featured in the ongoing 20th Asian Legends League in Zambia without obtaining the mandatory approvals.

'6-fer against Pakistan felt extremely special,’ says WI spinner Warrican

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:37 PM

Port of Spain, Aug 5 (IANS) West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican said picking a six-wicket haul against Pakistan in the ongoing game at the Queen’s Park Ova; as ‘extremely special,’ adding that stepping up to carry the bowling workload in the absence of injured captain Roston Chase made the performance even more gratifying.

After Glasgow handover, Gujarat ramps up preps for 2030 CWG

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:35 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Ahmedabad's preparations for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games will now gather further momentum following the official handover of the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton at the closing ceremony in Glasgow, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Wednesday after returning from Scotland.

Starc on verge of surpassing Dev, Steyn during Bangladesh Tests

IANS | August 5, 2026 11:00 AM

Brisbane, Aug 5 (IANS) Veteran Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is on the verge of surpassing fast-bowling legends Kapil Dev and Dale Steyn on the all-time Test wicket-takers list as Australia prepare for a two-match World Test Championship series against Bangladesh, starting on August 13 in Darwin.

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