Indian para-swimmer Tejas Nandakumar, national record holder in Men's S7 100m backstroke, was disqualified from the upcoming Commonwealth Games due to his "Review-2025" classification status not meeting eligibility rules. Despite qualifying on merit, the 20-year-old's status required reassessment before 2027, leading to his ineligibility.
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.
England's netball squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been announced, with Fran Williams as captain and Nat Metcalf aiming for a second gold medal. The 12-strong team includes four players from AO Manchester Thunder and features 21-year-old defender Jayda Pechova, who has made a strong comeback.
India's Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has named a 32-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, featuring stars like Neeraj Chopra and emerging talents. The contingent, with 22 men and 10 women, includes strong representation in jumps and throws, with provisional selections for Chopra and Selva Prabhu pending future performances.
Gurindervir Singh shattered the Indian 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds at the National Senior Federation Competition. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the sprinter's historic achievement on social media.
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald, 32, retires from cycling to pursue a career in nursing, citing a desire for the 'real world' and no longer fearing life outside cycling.
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.
