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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Central Delhi Kings maintained their unbeaten start to the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, registering their second consecutive victory with a thrilling four-wicket win over Outer Delhi Warriors in a rain-curtailed 10-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
Dambulla, Aug 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka produced a clinical batting display led by debutant Sanjana Kavindi and skipper Chamari Athapaththu to defeat Pakistan by six wickets in the second women's T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Two key mentors of Pakistan's Olympics gold medalist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem have blamed lack of training and negligence for his flop show in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, urging the Olympic champion to work extremely hard for a comeback.
