Pakistani boxer Qudratullah has gone missing in Glasgow hours before his team's departure from the Commonwealth Games, with his passport remaining with the team manager.
India concluded the CWG 2026 in Glasgow with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), finishing fourth overall. Boxing led with a record 10 medals (7 gold), while Judo and Para Sports also achieved historic highs.
Indian boxing coach Santiago Nieva expresses satisfaction with the team's performance at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships, viewing medals as a byproduct of hard work. He highlights strong competition and outlines the team's focus on upcoming events like the Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympic qualifiers.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow, with Scotland formally handing over the ceremonial baton to India, marking the start of the countdown to the centenary 2030 Games in Ahmedabad. India finished fourth in the medal standings with 39 medals, despite a smaller contingent and reduced program.
India's Gulveer Singh made history at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing a silver medal in the 10,000m and a bronze in the 5,000m, becoming the first Indian to win two athletics medals at a single Games. His coach, Scott Simmons, praised his untapped potential and finishing speed.
India secured a record 16 medals on Saturday at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, including seven boxing golds, propelling the nation to fourth place overall with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) ahead of the final day.
India's Jaismine Lamboria secured the women's 57kg boxing gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh 5-0. This marked India's seventh gold and second boxing gold at the Games.
Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, 22, secured a silver medal in the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, attributing his success and career development to the unwavering support and guidance of veteran pugilist Sarita Devi.
India secured six medals in judo and athletics on Day 9 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, raising its total to 23 (5 gold, 12 silver, 6 bronze), while all 10 Indian boxers advanced to the finals.
Indian judoka Arun Kumar has been withdrawn from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after failing an out-of-competition dope test conducted by NADA. His withdrawal, a setback for India's medal prospects, reduces the contingent to 124 athletes, following previous doping issues in weightlifting.
India's 22-member boxing contingent for the 2026 Commonwealth Games experienced a significant setback as nearly half their luggage went missing during their flight from Belfast to Glasgow, leaving several boxers without essential training gear and ceremonial attire days before the competition. This is the second such incident for the team, which still holds high medal expectations despite the logistical issues.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission added 9,909 Indian Army servicemen to its records. The Ram Temple Trust accepted its general secretary's resignation amid embezzlement allegations. A film on Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was pulled from an OTT platform. A mob lynched a man after a 12-year-old girl's body was found in West Bengal.
Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen lost 1-4 to Sakshi Chaudhary in the women's 51kg semifinal at India's boxing selection trials for the CWG and Asian Games, citing a 'torturous' two-week build-up due to administrative issues between BFI and SAI.
Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen lost 1-4 to Sakshi Chaudhary in the semifinals of boxing selection trials for the CWG and Asian Games, citing a "torturous" two-week build-up due to administrative issues between BFI and SAI.
Indian boxing faces administrative chaos as the Sports Authority of India (SAI) halts selection trials for upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games. A dispute over transparency in evaluation criteria, selection committees, and coach appointments has stalled preparations. Boxers who excelled in the unrecognised COAS Cup are now seeking legal recourse for a fair chance.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has commenced its assessment tests for upcoming international events, including the CWG and Asian Games, despite objections from SAI. The BFI insists on the inclusion of head coaches in the selection panel, deeming it crucial for informed, performance-based decisions. Athletes are undergoing rigorous strength and conditioning tests to gauge their readiness for the competition.
India's women's boxing team delivered its best performance since 2019 at the Asian Championships, securing 16 medals including a record number of gold in Olympic weight divisions. Head coach Santiago Nieva praised the consistency between training and competition, while acknowledging areas for improvement ahead of the CWG and Asian Games. The coach expressed confidence in seasoned boxers Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain despite their early exits, noting Zareen's potential to defeat Olympic champion Wu Yu. Young talent Priya Ghanghas emerged as a standout, winning gold in the 60kg Olympic category.
