University of Georgia gymnast Nyla Aquino and other Black SEC athletes drive sports success in predominantly white institutions amid political rollbacks of DEI, donor scrutiny, and recent NAACP boycott calls.
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UK Sport has withdrawn funding from GB Snowsport due to governance issues, despite record funding for winter sports. £12.5m is guaranteed for athletes through a new, undecided mechanism ahead of the 2030 Alpes Games.
Several athletes, including members of the Ugandan boxing squad and a Pakistani boxer, have gone missing after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with reports indicating some intend to seek asylum.
India concluded the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), ranking 4th behind Australia, England, and Canada. Key performers included Neeraj Chopra (silver in javelin) and Gulveer Singh (first Indian to win two individual track medals in a single CWG). The article highlights the role of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in funding athletes, with detailed breakdowns of support for medallists, selection criteria, and the scheme's expansion into sports science and mental conditioning.
Hong Kong fencers, fresh from a historic men’s foil team silver and record nine medals at the Kerry World Championships, face intense expectations to repeat success at next month’s Asian Games in Japan.
India’s Commonwealth Games T47 100m gold and silver medallists Dilip Gavit and Basil Morssinganakathi, along with coach Pushpa NP and PCI CEO Rahul Swami, filed complaints against IOA media committee member Sarvesh Kedia for alleged rude and disrespectful behaviour toward para athletes during media interactions in Glasgow.
Indian Army Sports Institute athletes won a record haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing 11 medals including seven boxing golds and historic track medals, thanks to the institute’s scientific training system.
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.
Russian synchronized swimmers secured a gold medal in Team Free at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, France, scoring 285.0346 points. This marks their seventh medal at the tournament, competing under neutral status for the first time since 2021.
An Indian court acquitted former wrestling federation head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and stalking charges brought by female athletes, a ruling they vow to challenge in a higher court.
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.
India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow, securing fourth place with 39 medals, including 13 gold. Boxing emerged as the most successful sport with a record 10 medals, while judo and para athletics also achieved their best-ever performances.
Following the death of a triathlete who went missing at sea during Hong Kong's Summer Triathlon Challenge, lawmakers are urging event organisers to adopt advanced technology like optimised GPS tracking to enhance athlete monitoring and safety, especially amid unstable weather conditions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's contingent for securing 39 medals, including 13 golds, at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing fourth. India will host the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad.
India secured 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, falling short of 50 but achieving landmark performances in boxing, para sports, and judo, with Mirabai Chanu winning a third successive gold.
India concluded the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a total of 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), falling short of the 50-medal mark achieved in previous editions since 2002, but achieving success in new events and landmark performances.
India secured fourth place at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). T20I captain Shreyas Iyer lauded the athletes, particularly the boxing contingent for topping their medal table, inspiring the nation with their achievements.
Indian judoka Ishroop Narang secured a spot in the women’s -78kg bronze medal match after a comeback win, despite an earlier quarterfinal loss. Other Indian judokas Yash Ghanghas and Avtar Singh exited in the Round of 16. Cyclist Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam finished 10th in his final, while Dinesh Kumar and Harshveer Singh Sekhon bowed out. Lisha Das is set to compete in a para cycling medal event.
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.
Soman Rana secured gold and Shubham Juyal silver in the men's F57 shot put at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking a one-two finish for India. Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran also added silver and bronze respectively in the men's triple jump, contributing to India's medal tally.
