Glasgow, July 24 (IANS) India’s Ashok Malik narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the men’s lightweight para-powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, finishing fourth with 143.8 points despite producing an impressive best lift of 200kg.Malik stayed in medal contention throughout the competition but eventually finished behind Malaysia’s Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, who took the bronze with 153.5 points. Gustin, the defending Commonwealth Games champion and world record holder in the catego…
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New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Monday organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 28-member Indian para contingent selected to represent the country at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.The para athletes form part of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) contingent, which comprises both able-bodied and para athletes.The ceremony also marked the first official event under the leadership of Dr. Payal Kanodia, who was recently appointed as the Chairperson of t…
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will be attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who will officially declare the Games open at The Hydro on July 23, marking the first Commonwealth Games of the King’s reign and the culmination of the historic first King’s Baton Relay.Their Majesties will join over 3,000 athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories as the XXIII Commonwealth Games begin. Ove…