On Cusp Of 300 Test Wickets, Josh Hazlewood's Long Way Remark Goes Viral
Josh Hazlewood missed the victorious home Ashes series last summer due to a hamstring injury and subsequent calf issue. He is all set to end a 13-month absence from Test cricket when Australia take on Bangladesh in the series opener in Darwin.
BCCI's First Reaction As Ajinkya Rahane Quits All Forms Of Cricket
In a post on X, the BCCI thanked Rahane for his contribution to Indian cricket and wished him well for the next chapter of his life.
Suggested 2 Options: Hockey India President Reveals Why Saffron Was Chosen
Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey on Thursday explained the decision to change the Indian men's and women's hockey teams' primary jersey colour from blue to orange.
Hockey India Clarifies Jersey Colour Change To 'Saffron' Amid Backlash
Hockey India said in a statement that it changed the men's and women's hockey jersey color to saffron for the 2026 World Cup to improve visibility on blue synthetic pitches.
CWG 2026 Live: Neeraj to take field as India eye more medals in Glasgow
Hazlewood: I'd love to play more with Scotty Boland
Hazlewood has changed his preparation heading towards the series against Bangladesh having missed eight of Australia's last 14 Tests through injury
Multiple Time IPL Winning Coach Leads Race For England Test Team Job: Report
Former Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming is all set to be appointed as the new England Test team coach, according to a report.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates, Day 8: Neeraj Chopra Out To Settle India vs Pakistan Battle
Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates, Day 8 CWG 2026 India Medal Tally: The highly anticipated moment is here as India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra will be in action on Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
World Junior Squash: Indian teams reach quarterfinals
In squash, Indias men and women teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Junior Squash Team Championships in Ontario, Canada. The fifth-seeded Indian men defeated 11th-seeded Kuwait 2-1 in the pre-quarterfinals . Yusha Nafees lost the opening match in straight games to Abdullah Ali, but Aryaveer Dewan leveled the tie with an 11-5, 11-6, []
Rahane retires: One of India's greatest overseas batters, an unbeaten Test captain
Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket after a distinguished career spanning 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. Best remembered for leading India to a historic 2-1 Test series win in Australia in 2020-21, Rahane finished with 8,414 international runs. The dependable batter also set several unique records and vowed to continue contributing to cricket beyond retirement.
One Ajinkya Rahane Record That Even Kohli, Dhoni, Rohit Couldn't Match
Ajinkya Rahane ended his career without losing a single game as captain, be it in ODIs or Tests.
Para athlete Dilip Gavit wins gold, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath silver at Commonwealth Games
India scripted history in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games, securing a historic one-two finish in the mens 100-metre T47 final, with Dilip Mahadu Gavit winning gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath claiming silver. Gavit clocked a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds to take the top spot, while Basil produced his season-best time []
President Murmu congratulates para-athletes, Sreeshankar on CWG 2026 medal-winning performances
President Droupadi Murmu today congratulated Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi for their historic gold-silver finish in the mens T47 100m event and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar for winning the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal in the mens T47 100m with []
No more blue: Indian hockey teams to don saffron jersey in WC
New Delhi: The Indian mens and womens hockey teams will be seen in saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at next months FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, a change that has been questioned by former captain Viren Rasquinha. Unveiling the new jersey on its social media pages, Hockey India said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CWG 2026: President Droupadi Murmu Hails Indian athletes After Medal Wins
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian para athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi for winning gold and silver medals, respectively.
Overjoyed: Gulveer Singh's Mother Celebrates CWG 2026 Silver Medal
Indian athlete Gulveer Singh's silver medal-winning performance in the men's 10,000m event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 has sparked celebrations among his family and villagers.
Commonwealth Games: The Highs, Lows, And Unrivalled Comeback Of Indian Boxing
Reformed governance since 2016 sparked a resurgence, with India achieving record Commonwealth Games boxing medals in 2018, 2022, and a historic 2026 performance.
Son Heung-Min Scores 2 As MLS All-Stars Post 4-3 Win Over LIGA MX All-Stars
Son scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in Wednesday night's Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
Ajinkya Rahane, Veteran Of 85 Tests And 90 ODIs, Announces Shock Retirement
Ajinkya Rahane, a veteran of 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, announces his retirement from cricket. While his days as an international cricketer had come to an end, the fact that he quit IPL...
What Is The Logic?: Indian Hockey Teams' 'Orange Transformation' Triggers Controversy
The men's tournament is scheduled to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 14 to 30, while the women's competition will take place from August 15 to 30.
Against all odds, Majid Magray set to lead India at Lords
New Delhi: For years, every training session meant travelling more than 50 kilometres as there was hardly any infrastructure for differently abled cricketers in Kashmir. The long commute, limited facilities, and five years of waiting for an India cap could have broken Majid Magrays resolve. Instead, they shaped the player who will now lead India Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rahane announces retirement from international cricket
He finishes his 12-year international career with 8414 runs and 15 centuries
Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill easing back to full fitness
TOI understands that Bumrah will begin gradually increasing his bowling workload after suffering an impact injury during the ODI series in England, while Gill has sought help from specialists outside the BCCI for his chronic neck problem.
'An Opportunity Not An Obligation': Chief Gianni Infantino On FIFA Stakes Selling Proposal
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to exploit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was an opportunity but not an obligation.
Explained: Why Neeraj Chopra's road to CWG 2026 gold could be difficult
Neeraj Chopra begins his bid for a second Commonwealth Games javelin gold in Glasgow, but faces one of the toughest fields of his career. Rivals including Arshad Nadeem, Anderson Peters and Rumesh Tharanga make the competition highly competitive. Returning from a back injury, Neeraj will hope to rediscover his best form after finishing fourth at the Doha Diamond League.
'Cap 278 signing off': Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared this news through a video message posted on his Instagram account. Rahane represented India in all three formats during his extensive international career. He played 85 Test matches, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is for the country. Rahane was also part of India's historic Test series win in Australia in 2020-21.
Not Satisfied: Murali Sreeshankar's Honest Admission After CWG 2026 Silver Medal Win
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar admitted he was happy to win a second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal but remained ot satisfied after falling short of his goal of clinching gold.
Lionel Messi Returns To Inter Miami Training After FIFA World Cup Break
Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina.
CWG 2026: Neeraj Chopra returns with unfinished business in Glasgow
While the qualifiers are scheduled for Thursday, the final on Saturday night is unlikely to be a walk in the park as he will be up against long-time rival Arshad Nadeem, besides the likes of Anderson Peters, Julius Yego and Sri Lankas Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage.
Don't Have Any Logical Answer: Irfan Pathan Questions Absence Of Star Player For Sri Lanka Tests
India announced a 15-member squad for two-match Test series against Sri Lanka but Irfan Pathan was disappointed over a star player being ignored for the tour.
FIFA investigates Argentina players over World Cup violations
Zurich: FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several Argentina players over alleged breaches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world football governing body said. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee opened proceedings against the AFA following incidents involving Argentinas national team during several matches at the tournament. The FIFA Disciplinary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India eyes more medals on action-packed Day 8 at CWG 2026
Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will be among the major Indian athletes in action at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday as he begins his campaign in the men's javelin throw qualification event.
India Doors Closed For Mohammed Shami? Report Reveals Selectors Future Plans
Mohammed Shami who played a key role in India's memorable ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, has remained out of favour with the selectors since India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.
Duckett 'surprised' by dip in Hundred crowds
The total attendance across the country is a few thousand down on the equivalent stage last year, just under one-third of the way through the Hundred
How India became the world's worst doping offender
According to the World Anti-Doping Agencys (WADA) 2024 Testing Figures Report, released in Dec 2025, India registered 260 adverse analytical findings (AAFs) from 7,113 samples collected during the year a positivity rate of 3.6%. Among countries conducting more than 5,000 tests annually, India recorded the highest positivity rate in the world for the third consecutive year.
Watch: How India Secured Historic 1-2 In Men's 100m T47 Event At CWG 2026
India scripted a memorable finish in the para athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal with a Games Record in the men's 100m T47.
'Used to run in fields': Mother Laxmi, wife Babita elated after Gulveer's silver
Gulveer Singh made history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games, claiming silver at the 2026 edition. His achievement sparked celebrations in his village, with his mother and wife expressing pride. The Army runner clocked 27:49.78, finishing behind Australia's Ky Robinson after a strong final-lap sprint.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Meet Neeraj Chopra's Competitors For Men's Javelin Throw Gold
Neeraj Chopra aims for gold in Glasgow Commonwealth Games, facing strong rivals including reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and world leader Rumesh Pathirage.
Adam Zampa joins Queensland, BBL club remains unknown
Australia's premier white-ball spinner set to play domestic cricket for Queensland after leaving NSW
Most Test Match Defeats in Cricket History: England Tops the Unwanted List
Test cricket is the oldest and most prestigious format of the game, with a history dating back to the inaugural Test match in 1877. Over nearly 150 years, teams have built remarkable legacies through memorable victories, iconic rivalries, and record-breaking performances.While Australia remains one...
WTC 2025-27 Points Table Updated: West Indies Beat Pakistan, Visitors Slip to Bottom of Standings
West Indies strengthened their position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 202527 after defeating Pakistan by 90 runs in the opening Test of the series. The hosts wrapped up the match inside four days with an impressive all-round performance, earning valuable championship points.The result ha...
From job hunt to CWG glory: Gulveer's inspiring journey to silver medal
Gulveers silver run completed another lap of sorts. He has joined the late Milkha Singh and Avinash Sable, both of whom won non-relay medals at the Commonwealth Games before him. Sable landed his steeplechase silver at Birmingham in 2022 while Milkhas 440yard gold at the 1958 Cardiff Games was the countrys first medal at the Commonwealth Games. Incidentally, all of them have been athletes from the Indian Army.
England Set to Appoint Former Chennai Super Kings Coach as New Test Coach
England's search for a new Test head coach appears to be nearing its conclusion, with former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming emerging as the leading candidate for the role. Although the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has not yet made an official announcement, multiple media reports sugges...
Does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Fear Any Bowler? His Four-Word Reply Goes Viral
Rajasthan Royals shared a video on social media in which Vaibhav Sooryavanshi came up with a confident remark when asked if he feared facing any bowler.
'Clicky Ponting' cheating row: Saltburn Cricket Club suspends player
Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player nicknamed Clicky Ponting after he was accused of clicking his fingers to fake an edge during a local league match in England. The viral incident, viewed over 7.5 million times on X, sparked widespread criticism. The club said it is fully cooperating with the investigation, while the player remains suspended pending its outcome.
'Bangladesh extremely safe country': BCB president on India's Bangladesh tour
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful for India's tour. India last toured Bangladesh in 2022 for a two-match Test series, where they registered a 2-0 clean sweep. The BCB president admitted that while he is working towards bringing India to Bangladesh, there are certain matters that are beyond his control.
Sreeshankar leaps into history with second CWG long jump medal
Glasgow: Murali Sreeshankar added another chapter to Indian athletics history on Wednesday, July 27, becoming the countrys first long jump double medallist in Commonwealth Games with a silver here. Having claimed silver in Birmingham in 2022, the 27-year-old added another medal to his collection after producing a best leap of 8.09 metres, capping an emotional Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Neeraj Chopra At CWG 2026: Live Streaming, Telecast, Schedule, Time In IST And More
Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw Qualifier at Commonwealth Games 2026: India's Neeraj Chopra will be up against the likes of Arshad Nadeem, Rumesh Pathirage, and Anderson Peters for a spot on the podium.
CWG medal tally: Where does India stand after Dilip Mahadu Gavit gold on Day 7?
The three medals added on Wednesday took India's overall tally to 15 medals, including three gold, nine silver and three bronze, helping the country remain eighth on the medal table.
'Embarrassing': Ex-captain slams India's blue being replaced by saffron
Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticised Hockey Indias decision to replace the teams iconic blue jersey with saffron ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, calling it embarrassing and questioning the change. Hockey India said the new colour symbolises courage, sacrifice & victory and represents new beginnings. Indias men and women will begin their World Cup campaigns in Group D.
CWG 2026: Dilip Gavit and Mohd Basil ensure top two medals for India in Mens para 100m T47 event
CWG 2026: India's complete schedule, timings and medal events on July 30
Neeraj Chopra makes his highly anticipated debut in the men's javelin throw qualification event. Tejaswin Shankar begins his challenging decathlon campaign, aiming for a strong performance. Indian weightlifters Martina Devi Maibam and Lovepreet Singh will compete for medals. Additional medal opportunities exist in athletics for shot put and discus throw. The nation anticipates a successful day with multiple athletes vying for podium finishes.
CWG 2026 India Schedule, Day 8: Neeraj Chopra's Campaign Begins; 2 Weightlifters Eye Medals
CWG 2026 India Schedule: Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games will see the Indian track and field contingent dominate headlines, with Neeraj Chopra set to begin his campaign in the javelin throw.
Record alert: Indian boxers eclipse Birmingham tally with 10 guaranteed medals
Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg), Narender Berwal (+90kg) and world champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) joined Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg) and Jadumani Singh (55kg) in the semifinals of their respective weight categories. India had finished with seven boxing medals in Birmingham - three gold, one silver and three bronze.
Former CSK coach tipped for England's Test head coach role
Stephen Fleming is reportedly the frontrunner for England's Test head coach position. He has emerged as the preferred candidate after a thorough interview process. Fleming will replace Brendon McCullum, who is now leading England's white-ball teams. Fleming recently concluded a successful eighteen-year tenure with Chennai Super Kings. Joe Root will temporarily lead the team before Fleming's official start.
Tonjam Rohit bags Karate bronze for MPSC
Tonjam Rohit won MPSC a bronze medal in the Karate event of the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship 2026 being underway at GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad Tonjam Rohit bagged the bronze medal in the senior men's 75 kg category kumite competition as CRPF and CISF athletes made the 1 2 podium finishes The championship organised by CISF under the supervision of the All India Police Sports Control Board features 5 combat disciplines including Judo, Wushu, Taekwondo, Karate and Pencak Silat Source The Sangai Express
YLK, IMC claim senior men and women's handball titles
Hosts YLK, Chingarel and IMC, Thoubal emerged as the men and women's champions of the 48th State Level Senior Handball Tournament 2026 hosted by YLK YLK won the men's title by beating KVWA 24 22 in a keenly contested final encounter this afternoon A Bikramjit shone with 11 goals for the winners as L Beckham added 4 goals E Priyo and Th Abhijit managed 3 goals apiece for the winners while L Hemba 2 and Sharukhan 1 contributed 3 goals For KVWA, A Premson top scored with 9 goals as Ksh Dayananda and Roshan netted 3 goals apiece Samuel, Sitaljit and Yaikhomba netted 2 goals apiece and Yaiphaba added one In the women's final staged earlier, IMC rode on leading performances from Th Anjubala 12 goals and O Anjali 9 goals to seal a 25 17 win over YLK T Ranju and Th Roshibala also contributed 4 goals each to set up the victory for IMC as Y Monika 6 goals and Th Bimolata 4 goals led the scoring for YLK N Levia meanwhile contributed 3 goals for YLK as N Sophiya and N Aliya registered 2 goals apiece Source The Sangai Express
SEDO, SLYO triumphant as 52nd Manipur State Junior Girls' Kabaddi Championship kicks off
Hosts SEDO, Nongmaikhong and SLYO, Tekcham emerged victorious as the 52nd Manipur State Junior Girls' Kabaddi Championship kicked off at SEDO playground As many as 9 teams clustered into two pools are taking part in the tournament organised by the Manipur State Kabaddi Association br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 07 Kabaddi 20260730 jpg border 1 alt SEDO, SLYO triumphant as 52nd Manipur State Junior Girls' Kabaddi Championship kicks off td tr tr td align center SEDO, SLYO triumphant as 52nd Manipur State Junior Girls' Kabaddi Championship kicks off td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br In the Pool A opening match, SEDO crushed YGC, Chingmei 53 22 before SLYO sealed a 52 26 win over HCKL, Lairok Morokthabi in the Pool B opener Top two teams after round robin league will advance to the semi finals before the final slated for July 31 Source The Sangai Express
22nd Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship 2026 begins
The 22nd edition of the Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship 2026 began today at Fencing Hall, Khuman Lampak under the aegis of the Manipur Fencing Association The opening day of the championship witnessed completion of the mini boys and girls' competition br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 07 Fencing 20260730 jpg border 1 alt 22nd Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship 2026 begins td tr tr td align center 22nd Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship 2026 begins td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Justice H of Imphal West sealed the mini boys' foil event gold medal beating Sh Chingkhei of Chandel Chandel's P Nongpoknganba and S Mandela shared the bronze medal podium in this event B Balmiki meanwhile beat Guruaribam Baniba in an all Imphal East epee event final as compatriots Thoihenba and Nahakpam Denish shared the bronze medal podium Imphal East fencers also swept the mini boys' sabre medals as G Shillemba beat Y Tomthinganba in the title clash after they outlasted their compatriots Sh Mangal and Y Yaiphaba in the semis P Yurica meanwhile fetched the mini girls' foil event gold by beating RK Delencia in an all Imphal East final as Dushila of Imphal East and K Thoibisana of Chandel won bronze medals Chilsilla Sagolshem of Imphal East meanwhile beat Ukhrul's Oinam Sanathoi for the epee event gold as S Bibilika and Lamnganbi Okram of Imphal East settled for the bronze medals Selina Saikhom of Imphal East beat Joyshree Konjengbam of Imphal West for the sabre gold Child Elison Sagolsem of Imphal East meanwhile earned the child boys' foil event gold by beating Ng Tomthinnganba of Imphal West as Seram Mimily beat Dushila L for the girls' title in an all Imphal East final Th Yaichenbi meanwhile sealed the child girls' sabre event gold by beating E Malemnganbi in an all Imphal East final Source The Sangai Express
State Level Boxing Championships N Pradeshi vs Th Khongnang in U19 Men's 55 kg title bout
N Pradeshi of Thoubal will fight it out against Imphal West's Khongnang for the U19 Men's 55 kg category title in the ongoing State Level Boxing Championships Both Pradeshi and Khongnang registered walkover wins in the semi finals to advance to the final on the second day of the championships being underway at Khuman Lampak Boxing Arena The day also saw Konsam Lanthoiba of Imphal East make his way to the U19 Men's 50 kg category final He beat Ryan Kayenpaibam of Imphal West 5 0 via unanimous decision to seal his final ticket br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 07 Boxing 20260730 jpg border 1 alt State Level Boxing Championships td tr tr td align center State Level Boxing Championships td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br B U17 Boys B br br The day also saw competition of 14 semi final bouts for U17 Boys Fajaba Naorem of Imphal West will play Oinam Rajesh of Bishnupur in the U17 Boys' 48 kg category final Fajaba overwhelmed Thoubal's Thongam Rishav 5 0 en route to his final as Rajesh earned a walkover win against M Doleo of Imphal East In the 52 kg category semi final bouts, Moibungkhongbam Lanchenba of Kakching sealed an RSC win over Ukhrul's Worthyso Vashi and Yangambam Srinivash of Thoubal prevailed 5 0 over Imphal East's P Abhinash Meanwhile in the 54 kg category semi final clashes, Nelson Khwairakpam of Imphal West thumped L Bikash of Thoubal 5 0 to set up a final date with Gershom Awungshi of Ukhrul who pulled off a similar win over S Victor of Imphal East Later in the 60 kg category semi final bouts, Kharibam Leishemba of Imphal East secured a commanding 5 0 win over O Arnold of Imphal West to set up the final date with Kakching's Mayengbam Raj who registered a similar win against Bishnupur's N Rohit The 63 kg category final will see Bidyachandra Oinam of Bishnupur, who posted an RSC win over Imphal East's L Tony, take on Chandel's Karung Albertson Kom, who knocked out B Mustaque Ahmad of Thoubal in today's semi final matches Leimapokpam Mahesh 70 kg of Kaching, Ningthoujam Nikhil 54 kg of Bishnupur, Gurumayum Maiken 50 kg of Imphal West and M Senson 46 kg of Kakching also progressed into the finals of their respective weight categories today B U15 Boys B br br 10 semi final bouts for U15 Boys were also decided today Newton Gurumayum of Imphal West earned his place in the 52 kg category final with a commanding 5 0 win over Imphal East rival L Punshiba before Bishnupur's Toijam Bidyananda registered an RSC win over Ukhrul's Chihanso Thumra in the other semi final bout Keisham Benjamin of Thoubal sealed an RSC win over M Rohit to set up the 55 kg catory final date with Nahakpam Lamnganba of Imphal West, who registered an identical win over Ukhrul's AS Chuikhaleng in the other semi final bout The 61 kg category title clash will see Irom Bishwas of Imphal East, who edged out Ukhrul's Shangmei Khayi 3 2 via split decision, play Rajkumar Athoisana of Thoubal who overwhelmed Bishnupur's O Santiraj in the other semi final match In the 64 kg category semi final bouts, Lukram Lilmani of Thoubal prevailed 5 0 over Waikhom Prithibiraj of Imphal West and Chungkham Yoihenba Meetei of Imphal East sealed an identical win over Khangembam Storm of Bishnupur Wangkheirakpam Mahesh of Imphal East also boxed his way to the 58 kg category final with a 5 0 win over Saikhom Rojit of Thoubal as Nepram Mangan of Imphal East beat Thoubal's Konthoujam Manilemba 5 0 to earn his place in the 67 kg category final The semi final line up of the 49 kg category were also completed today with Kakching's Soibam Tarunjit getting the better of M Chungkhupthang Kom of Churachandpur 5 0 M Ringphapam of Ukhrul crushing Thoubal's Khundrakpam Sanatomba Serto Neikhupreng Kom of Chandel thumping Imphal West's Akham Bishorjit and Tensubam Philips of Imphal East getting a walkover win Source The Sangai Express
From village fields to Glasgow podium, Harjinder Kaur lifts Commonwealth silver
Punjab weightlifter improves on her 2022 bronze as years of sacrifice, family support and The post From village fields to Glasgow podium, Harjinder Kaur lifts Commonwealth silver appeared first on Khalsa Vox .
Commonwealth Games: Gavit, Basil script historic 1-2 finish for India in mens 100m T47 final
Gavit clocked a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds to take the top spot with a clear lead, while Basil produced a season-best 10.83 seconds to finish second in a closely-fought race
Spirit's Proteas secure London Derby for first win of the campaign
Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis sealed London Spirits' second win over Oval rivals in 10 attempts
Gavit, Basil Script Historic 1-2 Finish For India In Men's 100m T47 Final At Commonwealth Games 2026
India scripted history in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games by securing a historic one-two finish in the men's 100m T47 final, with Dilip Mahadu Gavit winning gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath claiming silver.
Will Ferrell has revealed Lionel Messis strict rule for commercial shoots, claiming production crews get just 30 minutes with the Argentina captain before he leaves. The insight came from Steve Carell after filming a Lays campaign with Messi. Ferrell said the tight deadline creates a frantic rush, highlighting Messis disciplined approach to managing his packed commercial schedule.
T47 100m: Dilip Mahadu wins Gold, Basil claims Silver in historic India 1-2
Dilip Gavit secured gold in the men's T47 100m race with a new Games Record. Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth followed closely, earning the silver medal for India. This remarkable performance ensured a historic one-two finish for the Indian contingent. England's Kevin Santos claimed the bronze medal in the competitive event. The athletes delivered strong performances on the track.
Murali Sreeshankar Leaps Into History With Second Straight CWG Long Jump Medal
Murali Sreeshankar added another chapter to Indian athletics history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first double medallist in Commonwealth Games with a long jump silver.
Former world champion Tajay Gayle of Jamaica clinched the gold with a best jump of 8.15m while local favourite Stephen Mackenzie grabbed the last spot on the podium with an 8.08m effort.
Murali Sreeshankar bags Silver in thrilling long jump final, misses Gold by 6cm
Murali Sreeshankar secured the silver medal in the men's long jump event. He achieved a best leap of 8.09m in the fiercely contested final. Jamaica's Tajay Gayle won gold with a jump of 8.15m in the fourth round. Scotland's Stephen Mackenzie claimed the bronze medal with a jump of 8.08m. Lokesh finished fifth in his Commonwealth Games debut competition.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to join Chilean giants Colo-Colo after his breakout 2026 World Cup performances, but league rules could force him to drop his famous nickname from his shirt. Colo-Colo have requested a special exemption, while the 40-year-old insists he wants to be valued for his football, not his newfound global fame.
India Guarantees 10 Boxing Medals In Glasgow 2026, Sets New CWG Record
India's boxing juggernaut gathered further momentum on Wednesday as six more pugilists stormed into the semifinals, taking the country's tally of assured medals to 10.
Sharks off the mark as Tear leads stiff run-chase
Thain century in vain as Essex target of 317 is not enough
Paredes faces 3 assault charges; FIFA charges Argentina over 'Malvinas' banner
FIFA initiated disciplinary proceedings against Argentina players and officials. Charges include assault allegations and unsporting behaviour after the World Cup final. The Argentine Football Association faces accusations for fan conduct and political demonstrations. Players and staff may receive match suspensions and financial penalties for their actions. FIFA will review all submissions before announcing its final verdict.
Match tied after Jones, Kelly shine in Spirit chase
Honours even in London derby as MI London's win drought goes on
FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup 2026 final and charged Argentina's football federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.
Barnard stars for Bears as Surrey are undone
Sibley, Blake put up a fight in stiff chase but Warwickshire succumb by 45 runs
Duckett fires for Rockets as Welsh Fire fizzle to nine-wicket loss
Seven no-balls contribute to one-sided chase as 123-run target is hunted down with ease
Cucurella fulfils bizarre promise by permanently tattooing De la Fuentes face on his arm
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has fulfilled his unusual World Cup promise by getting a tattoo of manager Luis de la Fuente after La Rojas 2026 triumph. The Real Madrid-bound left-back revealed the tribute nine days after Spain defeated Argentina, with the tattoo showing De la Fuente holding the trophy. Cucurella previously made a similar promise after Spains Euro 2024 victory.
'Like losing the woman of your life': Mancini apologises after dramatic Italy return
Roberto Mancini has apologised for his previous departure from the Italian national team. He admitted his exit was completely his fault and expressed deep regret. Mancini returns as Italy's coach after their World Cup qualification failures. He aims to restore the Azzurri to their former glory and win back trust. The team's new era begins with a UEFA Nations League match.
India Beat Namibia To Seal 2nd Straight Win In Men's Pairs Lawn Bowls At CWG 2026
India continued their impressive start to the lawn bowls competition at the Commonwealth Games with a hard-fought victory over Namibia in the Men's Pairs Section B Round 2 Match 2 on Wednesday.
Rhodes' epic century secures thrilling three-wicket win for Durham
Aldridge plays key role as sidekick after Stokes' first-ball duck had put Glamorgan in total command
Shane McDermott appointed Afghanistan assistant and fielding coach
He will link up with the team on August 1, ahead of their five-match ODI series against Ireland
Will Luxton banks back-to-back hundreds to down Worcestershire
Luxton now has two List A centuries in four days, following 112 against Sussex with another in York
Neymar confirms Brazil retirement: 'My time with the national team is over'
Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football after a long career. His decision follows Brazil's recent exit from the FIFA World Cup tournament. The veteran forward ends his international journey with numerous goals and assists. He also addressed and dismissed recent dressing-room criticism reports. Neymar helped Santos secure a victory in the Copa Sudamericana match.
Gukesh has his task cut out against in-form Sindarov
Durand Cup | Indian Air Force gets the better of Defenders FC
Watch: Terrifying one-punch knockout at CWG leaves boxer hanging through ropes
Orlando Holley-Sotomi of Wales delivered a powerful knockout during the Commonwealth Games boxing quarterfinal. His opponent, Refiloe Thai, was sent through the ropes after a devastating right hand landed. Medical staff quickly attended to the injured boxer, who thankfully showed signs of recovery. This victory guarantees Holley-Sotomi at least a bronze medal in the competition.
Argentina stars Lisandro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister, who play their club football in the English Premier League, are reportedly increased security around their homes in England.
AC Milan Sign Promising French Defender Sankhoun Diawara From Troyes
AC Milan signed defender Sankhoun Diawara on Wednesday from Troyes, following the youngster's breakout season in the French second division.
2 Pakistan Stars Punished By ICC After 1st Test Against West Indies. This Is The Reason
Pakistan cricket team fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad were sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening Test match against West Indies.
