Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a scaled-back £150m event across four venues, after Australia's Victoria state withdrew due to soaring costs. King Charles will officially open the Games, which will feature 3,000 competitors, including Olympic champions, and a record 47 para-sports events.
Jess Fox, alongside her sister Noemie Fox and Kate Eckhardt, secured a world title gold for the Australian women's kayak team in Oklahoma. This victory marks Fox's successful return to competition after kidney surgery and is the trio's second team title in the event.
Hong Kong will host the Fencing World Championships for the first time, welcoming over 1,000 competitors from 200+ regions. Local favorites like Ryan Choi Chun-yin and Cheung Ka-long, alongside mainland Chinese fencers, are set to compete for 12 gold medals at AsiaWorld-Expo.
US President Donald Trump reportedly delivered the same two-part congratulatory message, "You are a champ. Amazing player," to every Spain and Argentina player during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final medal ceremony in East Rutherford, N.J., after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0.
Russian para-athletes Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksey Bugaev won bronze medals in downhill standing events at the Milano Paralympics, marking Russia's first Winter Paralympic medals since 2014. This follows the lifting of a long-standing ban on Russian athletes after Moscow won an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Five Indian students—Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya, and Svarit Joshi—won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Bucaramanga, Colombia. This marks India's second clean sweep of five gold medals, securing joint World No. 1 status with other science powerhouses.
Dame Sarah Storey, Britain's most decorated Paralympian with 19 gold medals, has announced her retirement from elite competition after a 35-year career. The 48-year-old, who excelled in swimming and cycling, plans to leverage her experience in new roles, including her work as Manchester's travel commissioner and chair of Lancashire Cricket.
Jin Yanwei, a 24-year-old non-sport student, captivated mainland social media by carrying over 70 marathon medals on a shoulder pole to his graduation ceremony at Xian Traffic Engineering Institute in China, earning applause from peers and teachers.
India hosts BWF World Championships in New Delhi, marking 17 years since the last Indian staging in Hyderabad. The event celebrates India's badminton transformation, from relying on Saina Nehwal to producing multiple world-class players like PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, with 14 World Championships medals since 2011.
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.
India secured 24 medals, including seven gold, to finish atop the medal standings at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany. The contingent demonstrated strong performance across rifle and pistol disciplines, marking a significant achievement for Indian shooting.
Under politikerveckan i Almedalen anordnar elva artister, med Thomas Stenström i ledningen, en folkfest på Hamnplan som en manifestation för demokrati, mångfald och öppet samhälle, samtidigt som Sverigedemokraternas sommartal.
Gotland drabbats av vattenbrist sedan 10 juni, med sänkt tryck i ledningsnätet och låga magasin. Planer på ny avsaltningsanläggning och byte av ledningar, men det kräver avgiftshöjningar. Turistavgift föreslås för att finansiera infrastruktur.
Uruguay's four stars on their football shirts represent two FIFA World Cup titles (1930, 1950) and two Olympic gold medals (1924, 1928), which FIFA recognizes as world championships from an era before the World Cup existed.
13-year-old Yu Zidi dominated the Chinese National Swimming Championships, winning three gold medals and setting new personal bests. Her victory in the 400m IM broke a decade-old record, and her time ranks eighth fastest globally this season.
The IJF World Tour returned to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for a Grand Slam offering LA Olympic qualification points. Koga Wakana, Balabay Aghayev, Abe Uta, and Takeoka Takeshi secured gold medals, with Abe Uta setting a record for most Grand Slam golds by a woman.
President Trump awarded military honors while commenting on the stock market, calling oil prices "dropping like a rock." He also referred to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as "Secretary of War" and noted his own inability to award himself the medal.
Xu Jiayu and Yu Yiting set new Asian records in the men's 50m backstroke and women's 200m individual medley at China's National Swimming Championships in Hangzhou. Veteran Sun Yang also contributed to a relay victory.
The Avondvierdaagse, a Dutch tradition of four-day evening walks, sees thousands of children explore neighborhoods with friends and family. Originating from military training, it now promotes physical activity, resilience, and community bonding, embodying the Dutch concept of 'Gezelligheid'.
Late shooting legend Jaspal Rana, a multi-medalist and coach, passed away just before his 50th birthday. Known for his generosity and dedication to nurturing Indian shooting talent, Rana inspired athletes and coaches alike with his philosophy of self-dedication to a good cause.
Jaspal Rana, a celebrated former Indian shooter and coach, passed away in New Delhi on Friday. Known for his numerous Commonwealth and Asian Games medals, Rana was also instrumental in mentoring young athletes. His death, reportedly without prior health issues while en route to Germany, has prompted widespread tributes from prominent figures.
Olympic diving champion Matty Lee has spoken out about his financial and emotional struggles since retiring, criticizing comments by IOC president Kirsty Coventry about not paying athletes. Lee revealed he lacks assets, faces depression, and finds the transition from elite sport difficult.
South Korean swimmers Hwang Sun-woo and Kim Woo-min aim to win multiple medals and break records at the upcoming Asian Games. The duo, along with the national team, are training in Sydney and will compete in Australian trials as preparation.
Moscow high school graduates scoring 100 on any exam will receive a regional "For Special Success in Learning" medal, boosting university admission chances. No monetary rewards are offered.
