Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu scripted another golden chapter in Indian weightlifting history by clinching the women’s 48kg title at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Sunday, completing a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals while shattering the Games and Commonwealth snatch records in the process.Mirabai, who was India’s first gold medallist at the Glasgow Games, recovered from a difficult beginning to give a dominant performance; although she failed on …
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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, …
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam after the Indian secured the silver medal in the men’s 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, opening India’s medal account on Day 4 with a record-breaking performance in the snatch.Taking to social media, Mandaviya praised the lifter’s achievement and said the country was proud of his effort.“Heartiest congratulations to Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on winning the…
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) India added another medal to their tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam clinched silver in the men’s 60kg category on Sunday. The Indian lifter registered a combined total of 264kg, highlighted by a record-breaking effort in the snatch, to finish second behind Malaysia’s Bin Kasdan Mohamad Aniq, while Kenya’s Joshua Amunga Mboya completed the podium.The Indian opened with 116kg before successfully lifting 119kg and then 121kg on …
Narok (Kenya), July 22 (IANS) At least five miners were killed after a gold mine collapsed in Narok County in southwestern Kenya, local authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Narok County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia said rescue operations were continuing to save additional miners believed to be trapped underground after the tunnel collapsed following heavy rains.”Rescue teams are at the scene to assist in the rescue of more people believed to be trapped,” Loboria told Xinhua news agency by pho…
Garissa (Kenya), July 21 (IANS) Every time Janay Issack Adhan blows her whistle to begin a training session, she knows she is inspiring hundreds of young Somali refugees in northeastern Kenya. A 41-year-old mother of 12 and a Somali refugee herself, Adhan lives in Dagahaley Refugee Camp, one of the camps that make up the sprawling Dadaab refugee complex in Garissa County.By stepping into the world of football, Adhan has faced harsh criticism and resistance from some members of her community, who…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) China continues to use media influence, psychological operations and debt diplomacy to secure overpriced deals in Kenya and other African countries, a new report alleged, citing an example of a recent contract to expand Kenya’s international airport.The contract could deepen Kenya’s financial dependence and compromise sovereignty, the report from The Mount Kenya Times said.Beijing secures strategic projects “by hook or by crook,” the report said, adding that Ken…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) China’s growing investments in African ports undermine the sovereignty of African nations and are being repurposed for military and intelligence uses, a new report has said.As China invested $50 billion in African port infrastructure since 2013, the report from the US-based ADF (Africa Defense Forum) said these investments are part of the Belt and Road Initiative, which include port enhancements and improvements to railways and industrial zones.China is financing, con…
Chennai, July 12 (IANS) Having witnessed a lion rescue mission live at the Maasai Mara in Kenya, well known Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas on Sunday showered praises on the wildlife authorities there, saying that “seeing their professionalism, commitment, and compassion up close was truly inspiring”. Actor Tovino Thomas, who is currently on a holiday to Africa, took to his Instagram timeline to post a video of him witnessing a lion rescue mission live at the Maasai Mara in Kenya.He wrote,”As an a…