Hong Kong's sports industry and related sectors contributed HK$46 billion (1.5% of total) in value added at basic prices to the economy in 2024, amidst a record Olympic performance in Paris.
Amy Hunt, 24, wins historic 4 European gold medals in 7 days, overcoming past setbacks including a tendon rupture, to become a frontrunner for BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
British sprinter Amy Hunt overcame severe injury and academic pressures at Cambridge to win four European gold medals in Birmingham, setting her sights on future global success.
India hosts the World Championships in New Delhi 17 years after Hyderabad 2009, highlighting the nation's massive growth in badminton participation, commercial reach, and consistent global podium finishes.
A 79-year-old Queensland man is charged with impersonating an Australian war veteran, falsely claiming Vietnam deployment and wearing unallocated medals, including the Vietnamese Campaign Medal and Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal, which he allegedly bought online.
Australia's Lani Pallister defeated US star Katie Ledecky in the 800m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, handing Ledecky her first defeat in the event at a major international meet.
Australian swimmers Lani Pallister and Sam Short won multiple gold medals at the Pan Pacific championships in California, defeating top international competitors and breaking records.
Russian gymnasts Angelina Melnikova and Anna Kalmykova took gold and silver in the women’s all-around at the European Gymnastics Championship in Croatia, despite visa issues and a ban on displaying the Russian flag.
Australian swimmer Lani Pallister won gold in the 200m freestyle and silver in the 1500m freestyle behind Katie Ledecky at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California.
An examination of Indian state sports departments' social media activity reveals a mixed bag in promoting athletes and grassroots sports post-Commonwealth Games 2026, with states like Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala being proactive, while Haryana, Manipur, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi show negligible engagement.
India concludes its World Athletics U20 Championships campaign in Oregon with three medals after high jumper Pooja Singh finishes seventh. The haul includes two silver and one bronze medal, matching tallies from 2021 and 2022.
South Korea's national shooting team aims for five gold medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, head coach Chang Kap-seok announced during a media day in Jincheon.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners in New Delhi on Sunday, congratulating them on finishing fourth in the overall standings.
PM Narendra Modi praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to a distorted Indian map in Glasgow during a meeting with India's Commonwealth Games medal winners in New Delhi.
PM Narendra Modi hosted India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his New Delhi residence following their successful campaign in Glasgow, where India finished fourth with 39 medals.
Russian swimmer Vladislav Sapozhnikov set a world record in the 25-29 age category during the 200m breaststroke at the 2026 Winter Swimming World Cup in Argentina, where the Russian team won 20 gold medals.
Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, gold medalist at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (51kg), credits former India cricket captain Virat Kohli with providing crucial support through his foundation, helping her stay focused during a career comeback.
Indian gymnastics icon Dipa Karmakar, the only Olympian from the country, has taken up coaching after her retirement in Oct 2024. She is now guiding beginner-level kids at the Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre in Agartala, finding joy in her new role as an 'elder sister' figure to her students.
Russian neutral athletes Nikita Shleikher and Ruslan Ternovoi won gold in the Men's Synchronized 10m Platform event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 443.82 points.
Russian diver Nadezhda Trifonova won bronze in the Women's 3m Springboard event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 312.40 points.
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.
Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem finished ninth in the Commonwealth Games javelin throw in Glasgow, sparking criticism over his lack of preparation, coaching disputes, and inadequate institutional support.
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.
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.
