India hires 'monkey whisperers' who mimic langur calls to scare off Rhesus monkeys from a New Delhi stadium, ahead of an international badminton tournament, following disruptions at the India Open earlier this year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5 to 15 and stated India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was amused by silver-medallist Narender Berwal's anecdote about a Pakistani boxer's frustration with the name 'Narender' during an interaction with India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists in New Delhi.
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.
Four Ugandan boxers and a Pakistani athlete have gone missing in the UK after the Commonwealth Games, with reports suggesting potential plans to claim asylum.
Australian Isaac Beacroft won the 5km race walk at the world athletics under-20 championships in Eugene, Oregon, breaking the world record with a time of 18:40.37 just over a week after securing Commonwealth Games gold.
Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam won a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after overcoming weight-category changes, selection mazes, and Sports Ministry ranking hurdles, according to his mentor Laishram Sarita Devi.
Several athletes, including four members of the Ugandan boxing squad and a Pakistani boxer, have gone missing in Scotland after competing in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, prompting a Police Scotland investigation.
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.
Pakistan Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem blamed cold Glasgow weather for his ninth-place finish at the Commonwealth Games, citing a stiff body that affected his run-up. He managed 77.41 metres and looks ahead to the Lausanne Diamond League.
India finished as the No. 1 boxing nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with ten medals, sparking discussions among experts on whether the historic success can translate into Olympic and Asian Games dominance.
South African Olympic swimmer Chad le Clos' Cape Town apartment was destroyed in a fire on July 30, a day after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history with 21 medals.
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.
Police Scotland investigates reports of missing athletes from Pakistan and Uganda after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with some reportedly seeking asylum.
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.
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.
Swimmer Chad le Clos's Cape Town apartment was destroyed in a fatal fire just days after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali overcame a severe patellar tendon injury to win silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, capping a grueling two-year recovery process overseen by his father and coach Wayne Lombard.
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.
India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad after Glasgow, aiming to surpass Delhi 2010’s medal haul. Glasgow saw 39 medals from six sports, missing India’s strong disciplines, while athletics and boxing shone.
