Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the 124-member Indian contingent success for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence in their determination. India begins its campaign Thursday with bowls events, with Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra and weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu leading medal hopes.
The 23rd Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, featuring 74 associations competing in 215 events across 10 sports, including Para sport. Australia, England, Canada, India, and New Zealand are expected to be dominant medal contenders.
Australian weightlifter Kiana Elliott, a Tokyo 2020 Olympian, is preparing for the Glasgow Games, overcoming past injuries and balancing training with her job at SA Pathology, while also noting the rise of women in the sport.
Australian weightlifter Kiana Elliott, who overcame injuries and transitioned from gymnastics, is preparing for the Glasgow Games. She discusses her training, the growth of women's weightlifting, and balancing her sport with a part-time job at SA Pathology.
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Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, competing in the 48kg category. She will be joined by medalists Bindyarani Devi and Harjinder Kaur, along with debutants, as India aims to continue its strong performance in the sport.
Mobility, often overlooked in fitness, is key for overall well-being and performance. Unlike flexibility, it involves strength, coordination, and stability, enabling easier daily tasks and improved athletic ability. Experts suggest incorporating simple exercises like sitting on the floor, soft tissue work, and specific "mobility snacks" to enhance movement.
North Korea's state media reported on a congratulatory message to Chongryon's 26th general assembly, the success of North Korean athletes at the Asian Weightlifting Championships with 30 medals, and progress in spring tree planting and corn field weeding.
Researchers analyze the 'whip' effect in Olympic weightlifting barbells, finding that barbell flexibility and design impact performance, with even small differences potentially making a significant difference at the elite level.
Russia's Varvara Kuzminova won silver medal in the women's under-77 kg category at the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships in Batumi, Georgia on Thursday. The 17-year-old lifted a combined total of 244 kg (112 kg snatch, 132 kg clean and jerk). Russian athletes are competing under neutral status due to sanctions. Other Russian lifters also medaled including Gevorg Serobyan (gold, men's under-79 kg), Zarina Gusalova (silver, women's under-69 kg) and Olga Te (bronze, women's under-58 kg).
Russia's Gevorg Serobyan won gold in the under-79 kg category at the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships in Batumi, Georgia, setting a new European record of 161 kg in snatch and achieving a total of 341 kg.
