CWG 2026: Inspired by Jhajharia, para-athlete Sagar Thayat looks ahead to Glasgow

IANS | July 23, 2026 7:36 PM

Gandhinagar, July 23 (IANS) Discus thrower Sagar Thayat started as an able-bodied athlete, but an accident in 2012 left both his ankles seriously damaged and turned his life upside down. Para Discus thrower Thayat will be representing India in the F43/44 categories at the Commonwealth Games 2026, which will be played in Glasgow, Scotland, from Thursday till August 2.

'I will give my best': Mirabai Chanu eyes another glory at Commonwealth Games

IANS | July 23, 2026 7:05 PM

Glasgow, July 23 (IANS) India’s Olympic silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu believes the country’s weightlifters are well prepared to meet the high expectations at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the entire team is working hard to bring home medals despite a smaller competition field.

Asian Games 2026: India women to face Japan in cricket QFs; men's team await opponent

IANS | July 23, 2026 6:56 PM

Nagoya, July 23 (IANS) Defending champions India learned their route to another Asian Games cricket title after the official draw for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 competitions was conducted on Thursday, with the women's team set to open their campaign against host nation Japan, while the men's side will enter directly at the quarter-final stage against a yet-to-be-decided opponent.