Glasgow, July 27 (IANS) As India’s athletes continue to make their mark at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha has shone the spotlight on the people working tirelessly behind the scenes, saying every medal the country wins bears the imprint of its coaches.With India starting its campaign with a medal in para powerlifting, weightlifters Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh Chanambam also achieved record-breaking performances. Usha mentioned t…
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Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) As India’s athletes continue their Commonwealth Games campaign, much of the spotlight will fall on performances and medals. Away from the competition venues, however, the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) medical team has been working round the clock to ensure every participant remains fit, healthy and ready to compete.Headed by renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, the IOA medical unit has been providing comprehensive medical care, physiotherapy, recovery s…
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) As wet weather and cold temperatures settle over the 2026 Commonwealth Games, India’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, has issued a strict health advisory to the Indian contingent.Since upper respiratory infections present a continual threat at major international events, Dr. Pardiwala stressed that strict personal hygiene and preventive care should form India’s first line of defence against possible flu outbreaks.Navigating chilly Scottish conditions is on…
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) The chief medical officer (CMO) of the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026, Dr. Pardiwala, termed doping a ‘menace’ that must be rooted out to protect the country’s global sporting reputation. He also highlighted the grave risk of inadvertent doping, revealing that a staggering 90% of over-the-counter supplements contain contaminants.His warnings come at a time when Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently revealed in a written response to a query in Lok Sa…
Glasgow, July 24 (IANS) Less than twelve hours after proudly marching into the OVO Hydro during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team India had already shifted gears on the first full day of competitions on Friday.The music had faded; celebrations ended. By Friday morning, the Indian contingent was back to what it had travelled to Scotland for – serious competition.While millions in India stayed up late to watch the colourful opening ceremony on Thursday night, the real Com…
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 18 (IANS) Olympic legends Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag and baton bearers when the Indian contingent steps out, dressed nattily, for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 23.Announcing the names on Saturday, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha said, “It is a matter of pride: Mirabai and Lovlina will be doing the honours at the OVO Hydro. I wish both the girls and the entire contingent good luck.”Indeed, for Mira…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Yoga Federation of India (YFI), one of India’s oldest organisations dedicated to the promotion of competitive Yogasana, has announced that it will formally initiate the process of seeking fresh recognition from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and restoring its recognition with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) following the landmark judgment of the Delhi High Court. The Delhi High Court has recently set aside the recognition granted to Yogasana Bharat …
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has asked the Hockey India management to probe the allegations made by former India women’s team captain Asunta Lakra, who has accused a coach in Jharkhand of sexually harassing young female players and also alleged the federation secretary of intimidation.The Ministry has conveyed its request through Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey to take cognisance of the email sent by the former India captain and place it before the feder…
Ranchi, July 10 (IANS) Former India women’s hockey captain Asunta Lakra has alleged that the state association ignored complaints of sexual harassment against a coach and instead threatened those who raised concerns about the welfare of women players. The former India star also claimed that players were too afraid to come forward despite the alleged misconduct continuing for a prolonged period.Lakra identified the coach as Sudhir Gola. She said he had been appointed to oversee the Jharkhand trai…