Category: Sports

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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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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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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Glasgow: India will begin its athletics campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Monday, with several medal prospects across athletics, weightlifting, boxing, swimming, gymnastics and para athletics expected to keep the country’s momentum going on Day Five of the competition. The spotlight will be on the men’s high jump final, where Sarvesh Anil Kushare, Tejaswin Shankar and J. Adarsh Ram will challenge for podium finishes. Sprint hurdler Tejas Shirse will also begin his campaign in the men’s 110m hurdles, aiming to progress to the medal race later in the day.…

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New Delhi: India added another medal to its tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 as Raja Muthupandi claimed the silver medal in the men’s 65kg weightlifting event, capping an inspiring comeback from injury and reinforcing India’s dominance on the weightlifting platform. The 26-year-old lifter registered a total lift of 286kg, comprising 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk, to finish second on the podium. Malaysia’s Aznil Bin Bidin Mohamad won the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record total of 299kg, securing his third consecutive…

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Glasgow: India continued its impressive boxing campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 as boxer Jadumani Singh produced a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan’s Sumama Rahman by a unanimous 5-0 decision, securing a place in the quarter-finals. Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti Pawar also advanced to the women’s 54kg quarter-finals with a dominant victory, leaving both Indian boxers just one win away from a Commonwealth Games medal. The much-anticipated India-Pakistan contest at the SEC Centre unfolded in front of a vocal crowd, with chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and…

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Glasgow: Mirabai Chanu from India is a famous weightlifter. She did something great by winning a gold medal in the women’s 48kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This win makes her the first Indian weightlifter to get three gold medals in a row at the Commonwealth Games. This is a deal and it makes her one of the best sports stars in India. Mirabai Chanu was very calm and strong during the competition. She lifted weights with consistency and stayed ahead of everyone else. When she successfully lifted the…

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Kolkata: The trophy tour for the 135th edition of the Durand Cup concluded in Kolkata, marking the final countdown to the start of Asia’s oldest football tournament. The competition is set to kick off on July 25 with the iconic Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC, renewing one of Indian football’s greatest rivalries. The opening fixture is expected to draw thousands of passionate supporters as Kolkata, long regarded as the heart of Indian football, prepares to host several of the tournament’s marquee matches. The city’s…

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London: Former India Test captain Ajinkya Rahane has joined BBC Sport’s commentary panel for the sixth edition of The Hundred, becoming the only Indian voice among the broadcaster’s line-up for the 2026 season. Rahane is part of an experienced commentary team featuring former and current international cricketers, including Mark Wood, Katey Martin, Emilio Gay, Isa Guha, Alex Hartley, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, Tymal Mills, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Dawid Malan, Amanda-Jade Wellington and Carlos Brathwaite. The latest edition of The Hundred marks a new phase for the competition following…

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New Delhi: As India’s sporting ambitions continue to expand on the global stage, attention is increasingly turning towards the systems that identify, nurture and sustain talent long before athletes reach elite competition. Reinforcing this vision, Intertek India and Sportz Village Foundation convened a leadership forum in New Delhi, bringing together corporate leaders, sports development experts, accomplished athletes and emerging talent to discuss collaborative strategies for strengthening the country’s grassroots sports ecosystem. The event highlighted the importance of building long-term pathways for young athletes through partnerships that extend beyond financial assistance…

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