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Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav believes consistency rather than one big effort will determine success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The four-time national champion focuses on rhythm, technical execution, and recovery alongside Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra

As heavy rain lashes the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, spectators question athlete safety. World Athletics regulations, advanced synthetic track drainage, and complex scheduling constraints explain why outdoor track and field events continue despite the downpour without reserve days

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia believes the IPL has changed how sports are viewed in India and that its best years remain ahead. His comments follow a study placing the league's business valuation at a staggering $20.6 billion after season 19

Brazil's all-time top scorer Neymar has officially announced his retirement from international football after 16 years. Speaking after Santos' Copa Sudamericana win, the 34-year-old confirmed he is stepping away from the national team to focus entirely on club football

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi climbed 230 places to 48th in the ICC T20I rankings after a stellar series in Zimbabwe, while Shubman Gill regained the No. 1 ODI batter ranking. West Indies and Pakistan players also made significant gains in the latest rankings.

Hockey India named an experienced 20-member squad led by Harmanpreet Singh for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Defending champions India will aim to retain the title and secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through the continental tournament.

Telangana registered their second successive victory in the Sub-junior National Hockey Championship, defeating Gujarat 3-1 in Coimbatore. Ravula Ganesh scored twice, while Piyush added a penalty-corner goal. Telangana will next face Puducherry on July 31 after a rest day.

The Indian women’s hockey team departed for Europe to begin its final preparations for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The squad will play two practice matches against Germany before moving to the Netherlands ahead of its tournament opener against China on August 16.

India's Gulveer Singh clinched a historic silver medal in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games 2026, becoming the first Indian to medal in the event. He produced a stunning final-lap sprint to finish second behind Australia's Ky Robinson.

India's Harjinder Kaur clinched the silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a total lift of 227kg. The medal took India's weightlifting tally to seven, including one gold, five silvers and one bronze.

Mandengbam Jadumani Singh assured India of at least a bronze medal after reaching the men's 55kg boxing semifinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Priya and Preeti also secured semifinal berths, guaranteeing more medals for India's growing boxing tally in Glasgow.

Indian boxer Preeti assured herself of a Commonwealth Games medal after defeating Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde 5-0 to enter the women’s 54kg semifinals. She dominated throughout the bout, while Ankush and Sachin also advanced in their respective boxing events

Indian boxer Priya defeated Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell 4-1 to enter the women’s 60kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, assuring India another medal. Earlier, Preeti also secured a medal by reaching the women’s 54kg semifinals with a dominant win

P Nitish Reddy’s double century and several other big knocks highlighted the HCA A-Division and B-Division two-day league matches in Hyderabad. Deccan Wanderers, Budding Star and other teams recorded impressive performances in a day filled with high-scoring games

Birla Blazers opened their Sub-Junior and Youth League basketball championship campaign with a convincing 43-18 victory over Keesara Kings at YMCA Secunderabad. After a close first half, Birla Blazers strengthened their defence and pulled away in the second half

TRAU FC and NEROCA FC played out a goalless draw in a high-intensity Imphal Derby at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Both teams created chances, but strong defending and goalkeeping kept the scoreline unchanged, even after TRAU FC were reduced to ten men

CISF topped the men's kyorugi competition with four gold medals at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games in Hyderabad. Uttar Pradesh Police won the women's title, while BSF and Assam Rifles secured the runner-up positions in the men's and women's categories respectively

With the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 approaching, Indian men's and women's midfielders have highlighted the importance of communication, composure and decision-making. Senior players including Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, VS Prasad and Sakshi Rana shared their preparations ahead of the tournament

Indian shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon clinched bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, marking India’s fourth medal of the competition.

Telangana began its Junior National Hockey Championship campaign strongly, defeating Tripura 3-0 in Coimbatore. Piyush scored twice from penalty corners, while Sri Ram added a field goal.

India named Shubman Gill as captain for the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. KL Rahul will serve as vice-captain, while fitness clearance is awaited for Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah.

Canada dominated the artistic gymnastics apparatus finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning three of five gold medals through Felix Dolci, Jordan Carroll and Lia-Monica Fontaine. England and Australia secured the remaining titles, while Scotland celebrated a historic double podium in pommel horse

Golconda Gladiators defeated Secunderabad Stallions 62-58 in the youth girls’ category of the Hyderabad District Basketball Championship. Pavani starred with 37 points, while Birla Blazers also registered a victory over Charminar Chargers in the tournament at YMCA Secunderabad

India's Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam won the bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Her podium finish took India's medal tally to six, continuing the country's strong performance in weightlifting.