Category: Sports

From Haryana’s Wrestling Heartland to India’s Rugby Pitch: Mohit Khatri’s Long Road to the Olympics

Arijit Bose

Chandigarh: Haryana is wrestling country. Everyone knows that. So when a kid from Kundli village in Sonipat district ends up chasing an Olympic dream in rugby of all sports, it’s worth asking how that happened — and the answer, in Mohit Khatri’s case, comes down to a mix of family influence, a lot of losing before winning, and sheer stubbornness. It Started With His Brother Mohit didn’t set out to play rugby. Like most kids in his neighbourhood, his weekends belonged to football. What changed things was his older brother,…

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India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 Campaign: Grit, Glory and the Pursuit of More Gold

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: India has made a determined start to its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, demonstrating resilience, depth and emerging strength across multiple disciplines. With the Games running from July 23 to August 2, the Indian contingent of approximately 122 athletes has produced several memorable performances despite facing stiff competition from traditional sporting powerhouses such as Australia, England and Canada. By the end of the first week of competition, India had collected 15 medals—3 gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze—placing the country around eighth in the overall…

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UP T20 League Season 4 to Begin with Grand Musical Spectacle; Influencers Can Win Cash Prizes up to ₹2 Lakh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The fourth season of the UP T20 League, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), is set to kick off in spectacular fashion on August 14, 2026, with a grand opening ceremony at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The opening concert will feature celebrated musician and singer Shankar Mahadevan alongside popular playback singer Jasmine Sandlas. The musical evening will also include performances by Siddharth Mahadevan and Shivam Mahadevan, promising an electrifying start to the tournament. Ahead of the league, UPCA organised…

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Cricket fever returns to the capital as DPL 2026 kicks off in grand style

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The wait is almost over as another edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) is set to begin on July 31 at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium. Central Delhi Kings will take on Purani Dilli 6 in the opening match of the men’s competition, kicking off another exciting season of T20 cricket in the capital. New Delhi, July 31: The capital city is gearing up for yet another thrilling season of the Delhi Premier League which begins on July 31 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Central Delhi…

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The Palms Golf Club & Resort Hosts Successful Monthly Medal Round – July 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Palms Golf Club & Resort, Lucknow, successfully organised the “The Palms Monthly Medal Round – July 2026” on July 25, 2026. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from 51 golfers across various age groups and handicap categories, showcasing exceptional skill and competitive spirit. The special prizes included the Straightest Drive (Hole No. 1), won by Vishnukant Pandey, and Closest to the Pin (Hole No. 3), secured by R.P. Shahi. In the Veterans Category, Group Captain Rajesh G. Srivastava emerged as the winner, while Yogesh Bajpai was the runner-up. In…

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Sarvesh Kushare Scripts History with India’s First Commonwealth Games Men’s High Jump Silver

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: India’s Sarvesh Kushare etched his name into the history books by winning the country’s first-ever silver medal in the men’s high jump at the Commonwealth Games, adding another milestone to an extraordinary season for Indian athletics. The 31-year-old from Maharashtra cleared 2.25 metres in a gripping final to finish second behind Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford, who claimed gold on countback after both athletes failed to clear 2.28 metres. England’s Jack Kimani secured the bronze with a best effort of 2.20 metres. Kushare’s silver surpassed India’s previous best performance in the…

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From Adversity to Glory: Sharmila Dhankar’s Golden Journey Inspires India

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: Every gold medal has a story, but few are as extraordinary as that of India’s Sharmila Dhankar. On a memorable evening at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the 40-year-old para athlete created history by winning India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in para-athletics. Her remarkable throw of 9.81 metres in the Women’s Shot Put F57 final also ended a two-decade wait for an Indian para-athletics medal at the Games. For Sharmila, however, the triumph represents far more than sporting success. It is the culmination of a lifelong battle…

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Karn Sharma Becomes Costliest Buy as UP T20 League Season 4 Mini Auction Sparks Bidding Frenzy

Arijit Bose

Agra: The UP T20 League Season 4 Mini Auction witnessed intense bidding as franchises invested heavily to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season, with experienced spinner Karn Sharma emerging as the most expensive player of the day. Held at the Taj Convention Centre in Agra, the auction featured more than 250 players, as franchises competed to secure a mix of established performers and promising young talent. Former India and Indian Premier League (IPL) star Karn Sharma attracted the highest bid after Kanpur Superstars signed the Meerut-based spinner for…

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Jhandu Kumar Reflects on Historic Commonwealth Games Bronze, Eyes Gold After Glasgow Success

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Indian para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar received a warm reception upon his arrival in New Delhi after winning a historic bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. While celebrating his achievement, the 28-year-old said his focus is already on improving his performance and returning stronger in pursuit of gold. Speaking to the media at Delhi Airport, Jhandu expressed pride in opening India’s medal account at the Games but admitted there was also disappointment at narrowly missing the top spot. “It…

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India’s Athletics Campaign Begins at Commonwealth Games 2026 with High Medal Hopes

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: India’s athletics campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 gets underway on Monday with several leading contenders aiming for podium finishes across athletics, weightlifting, boxing, swimming, gymnastics and para sports. The day’s biggest attraction will be the men’s high jump final, where three Indian athletes will compete for medals. National record holder Sarvesh Kushare, former record holder Tejaswin Shankar and Aadarsh Ram Jothi Shankar will represent India in the high jump final. Kushare enters the competition in outstanding form after clearing 2.31 metres earlier this month to surpass Shankar’s eight-year-old…

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