Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) India’s swimming campaign at the Commonwealth Games continues on Monday, with two-time Olympian and athlete Sajan Prakash set to compete in the men’s 200m butterfly.One of the country’s most accomplished swimmers, Prakash returns to the Commonwealth stage aiming to add another strong showing to a career that has repeatedly put Indian swimming on the map.For Prakash, this is another chapter in a journey that has helped redefine what’s possible for Indian swimmers on the int…
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Madrid, July 25 (IANS) Spanish club Atletico Madrid on Saturday confirmed the signing of South Korean international midfielder Lee Kang-in from Paris Saint-Germain.The 25-year-old has signed a contract with Atletico until the end of June 2031, and returns to La Liga for a price reported to be around 40 million euros (around 45.5 million US dollars), reports Xinhua.”A talented 25-year-old left-footed midfielder, he can play as an attacking midfielder or on either wing and is known for his vision,…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj vowed to keep trusting his new training methods despite missing out on the men’s 50m backstroke final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying his focus has already shifted towards the Asian Games later this year.The athlete, who has been an Olympian on two occasions, came 11th in the semifinal with a time of 25.29 seconds, which was better than the 25.52 he had recorded in the heats but was still not sufficient to qualify for the final cons…
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.The Women in Blue, who claimed gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, will face Japan in the last-eight stage of the T20…
Glasgow, July 23 (IANS) India have opened their medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 (CWG) before the opening ceremony as the Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain moved straight into the semifinals after receiving a bye.The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain moved straight into the women’s 75kg semifinals after a bye. With only five athletes in the draw, three competitors, including Lovlina, advanced straight to the last four, while the remaining two were scheduled to c…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Punjab wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh is hoping the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe becomes the moment he finally makes his international debut, with the uncapped opener saying his immediate goal is to earn his first India cap and make the most of the opportunity if selected. Named in India’s squad after impressing in domestic cricket and the IPL, Prabhsimran also described the intense competition for opening slots as a positive challenge and praised fellow…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Murali Sreeshankar is refusing to get carried away by numbers as he targets another Commonwealth Games (CWG) medal, insisting his focus remains firmly on the process rather than chasing the elusive 8.42m mark. The Indian long jumper believes that if every technical aspect comes together at the right time, the distance will take care of itself.”I’m sure it takes time. I don’t want to focus on just one distance and end up compromising other areas. I’d rather keep trusting…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) In an era of elite sport where athletes often retreat behind soft platitudes about ‘enjoying the process’ or ‘gaining valuable exposure’ on participating in multi-sport events, Tejas Shirse comes across as a refreshingly honest sportsperson. Shirse, 23, the national record holder in the 110-metre hurdles does not run merely to participate, nor is he content with moral victories his sole focus is to just win the competition.”Definitely winning is the only goal. I…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Returning to competitive swimming after taking a break due to a severe ‘burnout’ post the Paris Olympics, veteran Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash believes that understanding the critical role of rest and recovery has been the defining pillar of his comeback as he set his sights on the podium finish at the Commonwealth Games, starting in Glasgow on Thursday, and Asian Games in September.Prakash, 32, has qualified for both the Commonwealth Games and the upcoming Asian Ga…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India’s Anahat Singh has been given top billing in the women’s section of the World Squash Junior Championships starting on Monday in Ontario, Canada, while Aryaveer Dewan is seeded 5/8 among men.Women’s world No 20 Anahat, who has won 16 singles titles on the circuit so far after turning pro in 2023, will be looking to clinch her maiden world junior crown following her bronze-medal-winning semifinal finish last year.Meanwhile, Aryaveer will aim to build on his gr…