Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says winning European 800m gold in front of home fans in Birmingham will be nearly as special as her Paris title, as she prepares to face a competitive field.
South Korea's national shooting team aims for five gold medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, head coach Chang Kap-seok announced during a media day in Jincheon.
PM Narendra Modi praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to a distorted Indian map in Glasgow during a meeting with India's Commonwealth Games medal winners in New Delhi.
Chinese women's basketball star Wang Siyu, 30, outlines strict criteria for a partner: 1.9m tall, physically fit, double eyelids, but emphasizes shared values, character, and understanding of her athletic career over looks or wealth.
Paris Paralympic gold medallist Nikki Ayers has retired from rowing following experiences of discrimination, highlighting broader systemic issues faced by female disabled athletes in Australia regarding funding, psychological safety, and media representation.
Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead has reversed her retirement to return to curling in mixed doubles with Bobby Lammie, aiming for the Alpes 2030 Games. Former team-mate Vicky Drummond is also returning to the sport.
Alexandra Eala won her maiden WTA singles title at the Washington Open, sparking a surge of interest in tennis in the Philippines and drawing praise from President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr.
Russian neutral athletes Nikita Shleikher and Ruslan Ternovoi won gold in the Men's Synchronized 10m Platform event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 443.82 points.
India’s T47 100m gold and silver medallists Dilip Gavit and Basil Morssinganakathi filed complaints against IOA media committee member Sarvesh Kedia for alleged rude behaviour toward para athletes at Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Swimming Australia's leadership group after missing the final night of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to drink instead of supporting teammates.
Serena and Venus Williams will make their Cincinnati Open doubles debut this month after receiving a wild card, marking their first doubles appearance since 2022.
Scottish wheelchair racer Melanie Woods received the David Dixon Award at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, recognized for her resilience and sportsmanship after winning two gold medals, including the T54 1500m final twice following an unprecedented rerun due to a crash.
Australian track cyclists achieved a dominant Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, securing 10 gold medals. Georgia Baker, a five-time gold medalist, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony, while Leigh Hoffman set a Games record and Alyssa Polites made an emotional comeback from illness.
Welsh sprint cyclist Emma Finucane made history by winning four track gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games, becoming the first in her discipline to do so and Wales' most successful female athlete in Games history.
Louise Hoskins, 76, became the oldest Commonwealth Games gold medallist, winning the women's para bowls pairs with Serena Bonnell. The Australian duo secured a dramatic comeback victory against New Zealand in the B6-B8 final in Glasgow.
Scottish athlete Josh Kerr celebrated an emotional Commonwealth Games mile victory in Glasgow, connecting with fans and reflecting on his journey. Despite being a world record holder, Kerr emphasized his desire to inspire young Scots, recalling his own childhood dreams at the 2014 Games.
Great Britain secured two gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Italy, with Lauren Henry winning the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard defending his title in the PR1 men's single sculls. The British women's eight team also earned a silver medal.
Preeti Pawar secured India's first boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Canada's Scarlett Delgado 5-0 in the women's 54kg final. Her victory inspired four more Indian boxers to win gold, contributing to a strong performance despite some disappointments.
Australian athletes delivered an unprecedented performance on the final day of Commonwealth Games athletics, securing seven gold medals. Highlights include a podium sweep in the women's mile led by Abbey Caldwell, a historic 4x100m men's relay victory, and Kurtis Marschall's third consecutive pole vault gold, surpassing a Games record.
India's Ankush Panghal secured a men's 80kg boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026, overcoming a 5-0 first-round deficit against England's Dimeji Shittu. His 4-1 split-decision win contributed to India's best-ever boxing campaign with seven golds and three silvers.
India's Ankush Panghal achieved a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 5-0 first-round deficit to defeat England's Dimeji Shittu and secure the men's 80kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. His victory contributed to India's best-ever boxing campaign at the event, which saw the nation win seven gold and three silver medals.
India's Sachin Siwach secured a dramatic 3-2 split decision victory over Zimbabwe's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo to win the men's 60kg boxing gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking India's sixth boxing gold.
India achieved significant success in boxing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning five gold medals and one silver. Arundhati Choudhary secured the final gold in the women's 70kg category, joining Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Priya Ghanghas as gold medalists.
India's Priya Ghanghas secured a boxing gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh 4-1 by split decision in the women's 60kg final, marking India's fourth boxing gold of the day.
