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'The government is providing great support to promote sports': Mirabai Chanu after CWG gold

IANS | August 2, 2026 5:39 PM

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.

Athlete-first approach behind India's record boxing haul at CWG: BFI chief Ajay Singh

IANS | August 2, 2026 5:35 PM

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.

PGTI tees off second half of 2026 season with fifth edition of J&K Open in picturesque Srinagar

IANS | August 2, 2026 5:13 PM

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.

'Part of boxing': Lovlina reveals competing through minor knee injury in CWG final

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:57 PM

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.

Riley, Brennan tussle for Rocket Classic as Indian-origin stars well-placed for the play-offs

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:43 PM

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.

CWG 2026: Mirabai Chanu, Lovepreet Singh receive rousing welcome on return to India

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:39 PM

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.

Noh leads Women’s Open as Diksha, Aditi exit early

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:22 PM

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.

'Punch to the gut,' says Sunil Chhetri on Jamshedpur FC's withdrawal from ISL

IANS | August 2, 2026 4:03 PM

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.

'What I couldn’t do in 2010, he did in CWG 2026': Coach Sawant delighted as Ankush fulfills his dream

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:52 PM

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.

From Glasgow to Amdavad: As one chapter closes, India’s Commonwealth dream begins

Chetan Sharma | August 2, 2026 3:23 PM

Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) 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.

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'The government is providing great support to promote sports': Mirabai Chanu after CWG gold

Athlete-first approach behind India's record boxing haul at CWG: BFI chief Ajay Singh

PGTI tees off second half of 2026 season with fifth edition of J&K Open in picturesque Srinagar

'Part of boxing': Lovlina reveals competing through minor knee injury in CWG final

Riley, Brennan tussle for Rocket Classic as Indian-origin stars well-placed for the play-offs

CWG 2026: Mirabai Chanu, Lovepreet Singh receive rousing welcome on return to India

Noh leads Women’s Open as Diksha, Aditi exit early

'Punch to the gut,' says Sunil Chhetri on Jamshedpur FC's withdrawal from ISL

'What I couldn’t do in 2010, he did in CWG 2026': Coach Sawant delighted as Ankush fulfills his dream

From Glasgow to Amdavad: As one chapter closes, India’s Commonwealth dream begins

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