Glasgow, July 27 (IANS) Fresh off winning her third gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, the Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Saikhom revealed that records were never her primary goal; instead, she was focusing on the areas she needs to work on to keep herself fully ready for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan next month.Mirabai was always the heavy favourite in the 48kg women’s weightlifting, and the Tokyo Olympic silver medallist absolutely dominated the field to win gold. She set a Commonwea…
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Glasgow, July 27 (IANS) India’s Mandengbam Jadumani Singh continued his impressive run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, booking his place in the men’s 55kg boxing quarterfinals after a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Pakistan’s Rehman Sumama in the Round of 16 on Sunday.Jadumani outclassed his opponent across all three rounds, earning the nod from all five judges to seal a comprehensive win on points. The Indian boxer maintained control throughout the contest with sharp combina…
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) Indian boxer Preeti advanced to the women’s 54kg quarterfinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after registering a commanding Referee Stops Contest (RSC) win over Malawi’s Deborah Mitenje in the Round of 16 here on Sunday.Preeti was in complete control from the opening bell, earning the nod from all five judges in the opening round. The Indian pugilist landed a series of clean punches that forced the referee to halt the contest at 2:13 of Round 2, sealing an emphatic v…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) On the eve of hosting 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday invited citizens to make the most of the live action and join the mega sporting event. In a message on social media platform X, Chief Minister Gupta said, “From July 27, Delhi becomes the home of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026. For seven days, Thyagraj Stadium will bring together athletes from 25 Commonwealth nations for a showcase of …
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu credited her family’s unwavering support through years of injuries and sacrifices after creating history by winning a third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, saying their backing had been instrumental in keeping her motivated throughout her career.”My family has supported me a lot till today. I have suffered many injuries, but my family supported me a lot,” Mirabai told reporters after clinching the women’s 48kg title at the Commonw…
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…
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medallist Rishikanta Singh Chanambam dedicated his historic medal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting the government’s support for Indian sport after producing a record-breaking performance in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event in Glasgow on Sunday.”I dedicate this silver medal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the entire nation,” Rishikanta told IANS in an exclusive interaction after his podium finish. “I fought very hard, …
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) When Rishikanta Singh Chanambam stepped onto the weightlifting platform in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, he was carrying more than just a barbell. The 28-year-old was carrying years of relentless training, a journey that began in the lanes of Imphal, and the expectations of a nation looking for another weightlifting hero.On Sunday, Rishikanta delivered once again. He clinched the silver medal in the men’s 60kg event with a combined lift of 264kg, giving India it…
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) The heavy iron gates are still there. The imposing stone facades remain unchanged. But behind the walls that once held suspects and housed police officers, a very different life is beginning. Across Glasgow, several former police stations are being transformed into homes, marking an extraordinary shift in the city’s journey from fighting crime to creating communities.As thousands of athletes and visitors descend on the Scottish city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glas…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Indian gymnast Yogeshwar Singh urged aspiring athletes to embrace continuous learning after qualifying for the men’s all-around final at the Commonwealth Games. He reflected on India’s growing stature in gymnastics, the improvements in coaching and infrastructure, and the progress being made by the country’s next generation, following his qualification alongside compatriot Tapan Mohanty. Sharing his thoughts on India’s development in the sport, Yogeshwar highlighted the…