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  PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty knocked out of China Open 2026 on same day

  July 23, 2026 19:26 IST

  India's campaign at the China Open 2026 ended after PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty exited in the second round. Sindhu lost a three-game thriller to Chen Yufei, while Lakshya and Ayush squandered winning positions in their defeats.

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  Indian athlete ruled out of Commonwealth Games 2026 after failing NADA's doping test

  July 23, 2026 18:35 IST

  India's Commonwealth Games squad has been reduced to 124 after judoka Arun Kumar was ruled out following an adverse finding in an out-of-competition NADA doping test. The 73kg judoka was declared ineligible on the day of the Glasgow opening ceremony.

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  Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Manu Bhaker among other athletes break silence on students' protest

  July 23, 2026 15:57 IST

  Yuvraj Singh, Abhinav Bindra, Manu Bhaker and Nikhat Zareen have backed dialogue over Delhi student protests linked to NEET-UG paper leak allegations. Athletes urged patience, education reforms and peaceful resolution as demonstrations intensified amid police action.

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  Lovlina Borgohain confirms India's first medal in Commonwealth Games 2026

  July 23, 2026 14:09 IST

  India have secured their first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games before the opening ceremony, with boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured of a bronze after receiving a direct semifinal entry in the women's 75kg category in Glasgow.

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  Why are Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Shooting, Wrestling not part of Commonwealth Games 2026?

  July 23, 2026 12:12 IST

  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports after a cost-driven overhaul, with cricket, hockey, badminton, wrestling and several other disciplines dropped. The changes significantly reduce India's medal opportunities despite a 125-member contingent.

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  What is India's schedule in Commonwealth Games 2026? Check dates of all events

  July 23, 2026 11:24 IST

  India begin their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow on July 23 with a 126-member contingent led by stars including Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu. The 11-day event also serves as a key build-up to the Asian Games later this year in Japan.

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  Special Olympics Bharat wins bronze in Gothia Cup, coach calls for more practice matches

  July 21, 2026 4:00 IST

  Special Olympics Bharat won bronze at the 2026 Gothia Cup in Sweden, defeating Finland 2–1. The team was felicitated in New Delhi, where head coach Onaciss called for more practice matches to help players adapt to turf and target gold next year.

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  PV Sindhu creates history, wins maiden Japan Open after straight-games victory over Akane Yamaguchi

  July 19, 2026 11:13 IST

  PV Sindhu defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 to win her maiden Japan Open Super 750 title. The victory made Sindhu the first Indian to lift the prestigious title and ended her wait for a major international trophy.

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  When and where to watch PV Sindhu's Japan Open final vs Akane Yamaguchi live on TV and stream online

  July 19, 2026 1:42 IST

  PV Sindhu reached the Japan Open women's singles final after Chen Yufei retired during their semifinal. The Indian shuttler will face Akane Yamaguchi for her first BWF World Tour title since 2024, ending a two-year wait for a major final appearance. Check where to watch.

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  BAI expects best-ever World Championship after India Open controversy

  July 18, 2026 21:36 IST

  India unveiled the official mascot 'Peacko' and anthem for the BWF World Championships, returning after 17 years from August 17-23 in New Delhi. BAI also said venue issues that marred the India Open have been fixed, expressing confidence in hosting a successful tournament.

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  Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain named India's flag and baton bearers ahead of Commonwealth Games

  July 18, 2026 20:03 IST

  Star India athletes Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain have been named as India's flag and baton bearers ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2026. IOA president PT Usha came forward and talked about the same as well.

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  Satwik, Chirag forced to retire from first round of Japan Open, what really happened?

  July 14, 2026 19:37 IST

  Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty retired from their Japan Open first-round match after Satwik's recurring shoulder injury resurfaced, forcing them to also skip the China Open. PV Sindhu reached the second round, while India recorded mixed results across the remaining draws.

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  Sarvesh Kushare finishes third on Monaco Diamond League debut, defeats former champions

  July 11, 2026 3:21 IST

  Sarvesh Kushare finished third on his Diamond League debut in Monaco, becoming only the fourth Indian to secure a podium finish at the event. The national record holder cleared 2.26m, while Ukraine's Oleh Doroshchuk won with 2.32m.

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  Special Olympics Bharat team aims for third consecutive Gothia Cup title

  July 10, 2026 23:02 IST

  Special Olympics Bharat's football team has left for Sweden to defend their Gothia Cup title for a third straight year. Coach Onaciss Madavadasse detailed the selection process and unique training methods for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

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  India unveil official kit for Commonwealth Games 2026, Mansukh Mandaviya confident of success

  July 07, 2026 22:04 IST

  India unveiled their Commonwealth Games 2026 kit and gave a ceremonial send-off to the national contingent in New Delhi. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed confidence despite the absence of several medal-winning sports, while IOA President PT Usha wished Team India success.

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  India create history at World Rowing Cup, bag first-ever gold medal in Switzerland

  June 28, 2026 16:49 IST

  India have etched their name in the history books after bagging a historic gold medal at the World Rowing Cup III. Two army men, Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh, bagged the gold for India after beating Hong Kong and the Netherlands.

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  Sarvesh Kushare breaks national record, qualifies for Asian Games; Ancy breaks 22-year-old record

  June 27, 2026 21:05 IST

  Sarvesh Kushare set a new men's high jump national record with a 2.31m clearance at the National Inter-State Championships, securing Asian Games qualification. Kerala's Ancy Sojan also made history by breaking Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old long jump record with 6.88m.

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  India women's sprint team wins gold with season-best effort at Asian Relays Championship | WATCH

  June 27, 2026 0:10 IST

  India ended the Asian Relays Championships on a high as Srabani Nanda, Sneha Shanuvalli, Sudeshna Shivankar and Tamanna won women's 4x100m relay gold with a season-best 43.85s. The victory helped India finish with three medals, including one gold, one silver and one bronze.

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  When will India's fates for Olympics 2036 be known? IOC makes latest move for timeline

  June 24, 2026 20:40 IST

  India had officially submitted the Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in its bid to host the Olympics 2036. The nation will be able to know its fate only by the middle of 2029 after a recent move from the IOC detailed the timeline.

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  Vijay Amritraj, India's tennis great, awarded Padma Bhushan; know his achievements

  June 23, 2026 18:33 IST

  Vijay Amritraj is the highest-ranked Indian ATP singles player, having achieved a world No.16 ranking during his playing days. He has also been a reputed administrator. Amritraj has been awarded the Padma Bhushan award.

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  Neeraj Chopra awarded Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025, Parul Choudhary wins Female category

  June 20, 2026 23:41 IST

  Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025 honour at the first Indian Athletics Awards on June 20. Parul Chaudhary won the female category, while Chopra’s recognition came after his return to action at the Doha Diamond League.

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  Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Commonwealth Games after disastrous start in Doha Diamond League

  June 20, 2026 23:40 IST

  Neeraj Chopra secured qualification for the upcoming Commonwealth Games with a throw of 82.77m at the Doha Diamond League. The mark, achieved on his second attempt, exceeded the qualifying standard of 82.61m in his first event of the 2026 season.

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  Manika Batra issues statement after Asian Games omission, says 'no specifc reasons communicated'

  June 19, 2026 19:56 IST

  Manika Batra has expressed disappointment after being left out of India’s Asian Games squad, saying no clear reason was provided. The table tennis star questioned selection consistency and has sought transparency from the Table Tennis Federation of India.

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  Manika Batra dropped from Table Tennis squad for Asian Games, TTFI explains reason

  June 18, 2026 18:41 IST

  Manika Batra has been excluded from India’s Asian Games table tennis squad after failing to meet TTFI’s selection criteria. Despite being India’s second-highest-ranked woman player, her absence from domestic events left her outside the national rankings system.

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  Neeraj Chopra set to make competitive return at Doha Diamond League

  June 15, 2026 17:03 IST

  In a major development, India's star Javelin athlete Neeraj Chopra is all set to make his competitive return at the Doha Diamond League on June 19. With his comeback confirmed, the uncertainties around his comeback have finally been put to rest.

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  India stun Olympic champion South Korea to secure mixed team gold in Archery World Cup

  June 14, 2026 19:02 IST

  India secured recurve mixed team gold at the Archery World Cup in Antalya as Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod stunned Olympic champions South Korea. The Indian pair held their nerve in a tight final, edging out Oh Yejin and Kim Je Deok for a landmark victory.

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  PV Sindhu crashes out of semi-finals of Australian Open, Akane Yamaguchi progresses

  June 13, 2026 12:57 IST

  PV Sindhu's Australian Open campaign ended in the semi-finals after a straight-games defeat to top seed Akane Yamaguchi. The Japanese star won 22-20, 21-12 to reach the final, while Sindhu's exit also ended India's challenge at the tournament.

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  Manu Bhaker pays tribute to coach Jaspal Rana: 'Shooting range will never feel the same'

  June 13, 2026 0:03 IST

  Jaspal Rana's sudden death shocked the entire Indian sports fraternity. He was a long-term coach to double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, who visited his residence in Uttarakhand and paid her respects to her coach.