Russian divers Evgenii Kuznetsov and Nikita Shleikher earned silver at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 408.99 points, while Germany took gold and Italy bronze.
Indian heavyweight boxer Narender Berwal secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games but has already set his sights on the upcoming Asian Games, vowing to improve after a narrow defeat to England's Damar Thomas in the final.
India's Ankush Panghal secured a men's 80kg boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026, overcoming a 5-0 first-round deficit against England's Dimeji Shittu. His 4-1 split-decision win contributed to India's best-ever boxing campaign with seven golds and three silvers.
India's Ankush Panghal achieved a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 5-0 first-round deficit to defeat England's Dimeji Shittu and secure the men's 80kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. His victory contributed to India's best-ever boxing campaign at the event, which saw the nation win seven gold and three silver medals.
India concluded its Commonwealth Games boxing campaign in Glasgow with a record 10 medals, including seven golds. Narender secured silver in the 90+kg category, while Ankush Panghal won gold in the 80kg. Other gold medalists included Sachin Siwach, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary, and Priya Ghanghas.
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.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won Commonwealth Games javelin gold in Glasgow with an 89.75m throw, establishing a new rivalry with India's Neeraj Chopra (silver) and Yash Vir Singh (bronze), despite challenging conditions.
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.
Yashvir Singh secured a historic bronze medal in javelin at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a personal best throw of 85.41m, joining Neeraj Chopra, who won silver with 85.83m, completing a memorable double for India.
Italian fencer Filippo Macchi reflected on his team's World Championships foil victory in Hong Kong and his individual silver medal, recalling his 2020 Olympic loss to Cheung Ka-long. He expressed determination despite past disappointments, as Italy celebrated its dominance.
Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a season-best 85.83m javelin throw, while fellow Indian Yashvir Singh earned bronze with a personal best 85.41m. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won gold.
India's Chanambam Rishikanta Singh secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with 121kg.
England's Gabriel Langton, 19, suffered a severe fall in the men's team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games, requiring hospitalization. Despite the incident, England secured a silver medal, behind Canada's first gold in the event in 20 years.
Indian Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tulika Maan has been provisionally suspended by NADA for three alleged whereabouts failures within 12 months, ending her Glasgow 2026 participation. She is scheduled to appear before NADA on Thursday, facing a potential two-year ban.
Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to injury, alongside Dina Asher-Smith, Matt Hudson-Smith, and others. Their absence, coupled with prior pull-outs and scheduling challenges, prompts discussion on the event's standing in the international sporting calendar.
The Australian women's water polo team, the Stingers, prepares for the World Aquatics World Cup Finals in Sydney, showcasing a strong team culture built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared love for the sport, which propelled them to a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, 27, has made a strong comeback after a career-threatening patellar tendon rupture in April 2024, which caused him to miss the Paris Olympics. Now in peak physical condition, he aims to win gold at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and perform well at the Asian Games, having recently registered an 8.38m jump.
Hong Kong fencer Kaylin Hsieh secured the silver medal in the épée individual event at the Asian Fencing Championships in India on Sunday. The world No. 17 reached the final for the first time, ultimately losing to Kazakhstan's Irina Bakaldina.
Artist Frank Bowling, 92, reflects on his life and career, from his early days in British Guiana to his current exhibition "Seeking the Sublime." He discusses happiness, fears, regrets, and his artistic process, emphasizing his drive to create larger and more impactful works.
Tim Henman believes tennis is in a good state but could be improved, citing the sport's calendar and governance as areas for development. He also discusses Emma Raducanu's coaching situation and Jack Draper's injury struggles.
New Chinese women's basketball captain Yang Shuyu aims to be the best at the Fiba Women's World Cup in Berlin. The 24-year-old, who plays for Melbourne Tigers, spoke on an Australian podcast about her team's goals and the legacy of her sister, the previous captain.
Esha Singh, 21, wins gold in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF Munich World Cup, breaking the world record with 43 shots, surpassing the previous record of 42 set by Kim Ye-ji in 2024.
Victoria Pendleton, a decorated British cyclist, details her journey from a shy child to an Olympic champion and now a jockey. She discusses overcoming self-doubt, societal pressures, and personal struggles, finding new confidence in extreme sports and horse racing after her brother's death.
Taiwan's delegation of 8 students achieved outstanding results at the 26th Asian Physics Olympiad held in Busan, South Korea, winning 6 gold and 2 silver medals. This placed Taiwan third among 27 participating countries.
