Two-time US Open defending champion and World No 1 ranked player Sabalenka will begin her title defence on Monday against Colombia’s Camila Osorio
India Women’s team ended the World Cup with two wins, three draws and one defeat from six matches.
The proposal came as Bolt celebrated four decades of his life and several years removed from a record-breaking sporting career.
India’s men lost 3-5 to Argentina in the second round, ending their FIH 2026 campaign in disappointing fashion. The women’s team also exited after drawing with Australia, failing to qualify for the semi-finals.
The Sports Ministry has approved 265 men and 227 women across 35 sports.
Sahaja Yamalapalli, India’s No. 1 women’s singles player currently ranked 344 on the WTA list has been left out.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand made history with bronze at home, giving India its first women’s doubles World Championships medal since 2011.
France and Korea win two gold medals each on a day records tumbled in New Delhi
Tennis legend Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will team up in mixed doubles at the 2026 US Open after receiving…
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand went down fighting in three games against world number one Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning of China in the semis
Olympic medallist PV Sindhu put out a heartfelt post on twitter on Saturday as India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand…
India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand settled for a historic bronze medal in women’s doubles at the BWF World Championships….
Luka Doncic has given Los Angeles Lakers fans a glimpse of the chemistry developing within the team after sharing a…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s BWF World Championships campaign ended in the quarterfinals after the Indian pair suffered a straight-game…
Sinner has won five Grand Slam titles including Australian Open (2024 and 2025), US Open (2024), and Wimbledon (2025 and 2026).
Treesa and Gayatri upset 7th-seeded Japanese combination of Iwanaga and Nakanishi; Sindhu goes down against Wang Zhi Yi
Notably, with the two-time World Champion’s exit, India’s contention in women’s singles has come to an end with Unnati Hooda suffering a defeat earlier on Wednesday.
Harmanpreet and Abhishek finished with two goals each for India while Pakistan are eliminated after this loss.
Reigning India Open champion Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei was knocked out in the second round New Delhi, August 19:…
Ayush Shetty continued his impressive run at the BWF World Championships with a commanding 21-8, 21-10 victory over Sri Lanka’s Dumindu Abeywickrama
18 year old Unnati Hooda suffers defeat in maiden BWF World Championships
It was a day of double celebration for Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. Hours after the Sports Ministry named them…
Sindhu has won five World Championships medals which includes one gold, two silver and two bronze
This was Ayush Shetty’s first victory over the Chinese star after three previous losses.
India opened their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a confident 3-1 victory over Wales at the Wagener Hockey…
Shi Yu Qi is one of the best players going around. The Chinese shuttler finally won the World Championships last year
Finlay Tarling died aged 19 after an accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. He was competing…
India's performance at the BWF World Championships has changed dramatically over the years. There was a time when even one…
For the 2026 World Championships, qualification and seeding were based on different ranking dates. Players and pairs earned qualification based on their world rankings on April 28, 2026.
PV Sindhu remains India’s biggest name at the championships. The two-time Olympic medallist won the world title in 2019.
PV Sindhu recently won the Japan Open and Indian fans will be having high hopes from her.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) are leaving no stone unturned to ensure…
India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze.
As the medallists met PM Modi, he shared a short video of his interaction with the athletes across social media platforms, and called the meeting a special occasion.
IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat are taking on a Hardcore Minecraft marathon, battling mobs, mining for resources and trying to survive long enough to complete their challenging in-game goals.
Ariha Pangambam’s journey from Imphal to making history with a gold medal at the Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships.
R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 title with 23.5 points, finishing 1.5 points clear of Javokhir Sindarov after an impressive week in the Grand Chess Tour event.
The boxer added that Kohli’s backing gave her confidence to keep chasing success on the international stage despite the challenges that came her way.
In a massive push to build a stronger sports culture, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has cleared a…
Neeraj Chopra overcame injury concerns to win a silver medal in the men’s javelin at the Commonwealth Games 2026, delivering his season’s best throw.
India’s boxers stole the show at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning a record 10 medals with seven gold and three silver to emerge as the country’s most successful sport in Glasgow.
India’s 10 boxing medals played a key role in the country’s fourth-place finish with seven of those medals being gold.
The map, printed on the board at Mister Singh’s India, had the entire North East region missing out as well as incorrect depiction of Jammu and Kashmir.
As Glasgow 2026 comes to a close, India prepares to take centre stage with the official handover to Ahmedabad as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
India heads into Day 11 after a historic boxing campaign that saw the contingent win seven gold medals and three silvers, marking the country’s best-ever performance in the sport at the Commonwealth Games.
India’s golden run at Commonwealth Games 2026 continued on Saturday, August 1 with Sakshi Chaudhary and Priya Ghanghas’ dominance in…
Singh suffered a 5-0 unanimous decision loss to Australia’s Jye Dixon in the final at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.
Lamboria, who competes in the women’s 57 kg category, dethroned Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh by a unanimous decision on Saturday and gave India a top-podium finish at the marquee tournament.
In the final clash on Saturday, Pawar dominated all three rounds and secured unanimous scores in every round.
Singh displayed remarkable defensive skills and denied his Aussie counterpart any scoring opportunities.
When it comes to ranking the five greatest male Commonwealth athletes from India it is harder than it looks. Medals…
India’s journey at the Commonwealth Games has changed a great deal over the years, especially for women. What began with…
From a lone bronze in 1934 to medal-less campaigns and hard-earned breakthroughs, India’s toughest Commonwealth Games editions shaped its sporting journey. With Glasgow 2026 expected to end a long-standing trend, those past struggles are back in focus.
India’s campaign gathers pace on Day 9 as medal events and knockout contests dominate the schedule in Glasgow. From athletics and weightlifting to boxing and swimming, several Indian athletes have a chance to move closer to the podium.
India’s campaign gathers pace on Day 8 as medal events and knockout contests dominate the schedule in Glasgow. From athletics and weightlifting to boxing and swimming, several Indian athletes have a chance to move closer to the podium.
From India’s badminton icons to England’s champion duos, these athlete couples created unforgettable Commonwealth Games moments. Their relationships, medal-winning performances and lasting legacies continue to define some of the biggest stories in CWG history.
India’s sports contingent combines elite athletic expertise with fresh talent. Leading the campaign are iconic champions who have consistently excelled…
Glasgow 2026 marked a new chapter as Indian athletes rewrote Commonwealth Games history with landmark firsts across multiple sports. Here’s a look at the biggest medal droughts that finally came to an end and the performances that made them possible.
In the women’s 63kg competition at the Commonwealth Games, the Manipur origin athlete could lift 93 kgs in snatch which put her in a good position before the second half.
Green pointed out that LeBron faced an impossible standard because his past championship runs with those franchises were already legendary.
Saina Nehwal became the first Indian woman to win the Commonwealth Games women’s singles badminton gold, inspiring a new generation of shuttlers.
The event earned its famous nickname, the “Friendly Games”, due to an atmosphere focused on camaraderie rather than intense geopolitical rivalry.
From shooting’s unmatched medal haul to wrestling’s long-standing dominance, India’s biggest Commonwealth Games successes span multiple sports. Here’s a look at the five disciplines that have shaped the nation’s rich history at the Games.
From the first official mascot in 1978 to Glasgow 2026’s Finnie, Commonwealth Games mascots have reflected each host city’s culture and identity. Here’s a look at the seven characters that became lasting symbols of the Games beyond the medals.
Durant’s remarks were a direct jab at fans and critics who accused James of chasing money and glory in the form of the billion dollar contract at the 76ers instead of being loyal to his team, Los Angeles Lakers.
At 41, LeBron James is chasing another championship, this time with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Stephen Curry remains committed to the Warriors, but the timing of his contract extension could shape the franchise’s next move.
India’s Gyaneshwari Yadav delivered a composed, record-breaking performance in the women’s 53 kg weightlifting event at Glasgow 2026. Her successful 88 kg snatch capped a flawless sequence of lifts and marked another major milestone in her rising international career.
Mitchell Starc’s younger brother Brandon Starc features in this list of the most viral Commonwealth Games moments.
Jadumani, an Indian Army employee, stunned Sumama in the boxing match. His boxing skills, tactical moves, and brilliant footwork allowed him to beat a much taller opponent in all three rounds.
India’s fastest sprinter entered Glasgow with hopes of building on his national-record season but fell short in the opening round. Gurindervir Singh’s second-place finish in his heat was not enough as the qualification was decided by the fastest overall timings.
Years of injuries, illness and missed opportunities could not stop Raja Muthupandi from returning to the top. His silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 capped a remarkable comeback built on persistence and record-breaking performances.
A swimming race settled by 0.01 seconds, a gymnastics title decided by 0.200 points and a lawn bowls final won in an extra end make up this unforgettable list of closest finishes in CWG history.
British swimming legend Adam Ramsay-Peaty has returned to the Tollcross International Swimming Centre, the exact venue where his international career took off twelve years ago.
India’s sporting history is filled with champions who changed the game but rarely made the headlines. From Olympic pioneers to modern Commonwealth Games stars, these five athletes prove success goes beyond popularity. Their achievements continue to inspire the next generation despite limited recognition.
Rishikanta Singh rose from absolutely nothing while carrying the weight of a nation. Coming from a humble background in Manipur, he had to secure structural stability by joining the Indian Army to continue lifting.
Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker ended her wait for an individual medal this season by claiming bronze in the women’s 25m pistol event.
Mirabai Chanu overcame early missed lifts to rewrite Commonwealth Games history with a dominant 190kg total. Her emotional reaction during the national anthem became one of the defining moments of India’s campaign in Glasgow.
Athletics takes centre stage as national record holder Gurindervir Singh begins his campaign alongside Murali Sreeshankar. Weightlifting, boxing and para sports also offer India several key medal opportunities on a packed Day 5.
Mirabai Chanu clinched India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a record-breaking lift. Neeraj Chopra, meanwhile, is hopeful of success despite expecting a tough javelin competition.
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam clinched India’s second medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, winning silver in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event with a record-breaking performance.
The Commonwealth Games have witnessed some of the greatest athletic achievements in sporting history, creating legendary figures who dominated their…
Earlier on Day 1, parapowerlifter Jhandu Kumar secured a bronze medal for India by successfully lifting 190 kg on his second attempt. He secured 130.9 under the format’s bodyweight coefficient formula.
Jadumani Singh’s highly anticipated boxing clash against Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman headlines India’s Day 4 campaign, with athletes also competing in weightlifting, artistic gymnastics, swimming and lawn bowls.
Dronacharya award winner, Sharma has travelled with the Indian weightlifting team to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He is training Mirabai Chanu along with 10 other weightlifting athletes.
Top seed Anahat Singh capped off her junior career in style by ending Egypt’s 15-year dominance in the women’s event and claiming India’s maiden World Junior Squash Championship crown.
Indian Army rowers Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh won India’s first-ever gold medal at the World Rowing Cup by finishing first in the lightweight men’s double sculls final in Lucerne, Switzerland.
With this remarkable victory, the Delhi-based world number 20 became only the second Indian female ever to reach the prestigious individual title clash, matching the iconic runner-up run of veteran Joshna Chinappa back in 2005.
The rankings reflect individual and pair achievements spanning from the 1990 Auckland Games to the recent 2022 edition in Birmingham, showcasing the nation’s highest-achieving multi-sport competitors.
The Commonwealth Games have produced countless iconic memories through historic victories, record-breaking feats and emotional triumphs. Here are five moments that continue to define the legacy of the Games.
India has enjoyed several unforgettable Commonwealth Games campaigns, producing record medal hauls and iconic sporting moments. Here’s a look at the five editions that defined the nation’s success at the CWG.
Jhandu Kumar’s inspiring bronze in para powerlifting gave India its first medal and lifted the team’s campaign in Glasgow. Despite a smaller Games programme, Indian athletes impressed across boxing, swimming and lawn bowls with several strong medal prospects.
India’s campaign gathers pace as Sachin Siwach, Dhakshan Shashikumar and the women’s gymnastics team headline Day 3 in Glasgow. Jhandu Kumar’s historic bronze has put India on the medal table, with more athletes now aiming to add to the tally across multiple sports.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer begins a new chapter in Philadelphia after ending his eight-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. James joins a star-studded 76ers roster aiming to win the franchise’s first NBA championship since 1983.
Not every Commonwealth Games athlete enters as a favourite. These five Indian athletes have the potential to upset the odds and enjoy breakthrough campaigns in Glasgow.
India has produced several stunning upsets at the Commonwealth Games over the years. Take a look at five medal-winning performances that defied expectations and created history.
India’s judo team has suffered back-to-back setbacks in Glasgow as Tulika Maan exits the Games after a provisional suspension. Her withdrawal comes a day after Arun Kumar was dropped following a positive doping test.
With a trimmed Commonwealth Games programme, India’s medal challenge rests on a handful of proven champions and athletes in top form. Here’s a look at the five competitors expected to lead the country’s bid for gold and podium finishes in Glasgow 2026.
The Indian contingent marched proudly into the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony with Mirabai Chanu carrying the national flag. Lovlina Borgohain served as the ceremonial baton bearer, marking a memorable start to India’s campaign.
From sprinting and swimming to boxing, cycling and weightlifting, these five women have already built remarkable careers on the biggest stages. Their Commonwealth Games records, Olympic achievements and recent form make them leading contenders for medals in Glasgow.