Athletes express frustration over the delayed announcement of the National Sports Awards 2025-26, attributed by the sports ministry to a "re-evaluation of names" for the Arjuna Awards. The prolonged wait is impacting athlete morale, with traditional award dates no longer fixed.
Boey Leung Bo-yee, Hong Kong cyclist who won bronze at March's Asian Track Championships as part of the team pursuit quartet, has retired and is pursuing new challenges including a Spartan Race in Taiwan, an e-race, coaching, and psychology studies starting September at Education University of Hong Kong. She underwent six months of counseling after the 2021 Olympics to address burnout and feelings of emptiness following achievement of her lifelong dream.
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.
