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CWG: Tejas Shirse Qualifies For 100m Hurdles Final

CWG: Tejas Shirse Qualifies For 100m Hurdles Final

Rediff.com10 hours ago

National record holder Tejas Shirse has made history by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the men's 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games, finishing sixth overall in the heats.

CWG 2026: Swimmers Shashikumar, Nehra Disappoint In 400m Freestyle Heats

CWG 2026: Swimmers Shashikumar, Nehra Disappoint In 400m Freestyle Heats

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian swimmers Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra failed to qualify for the 400m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing 15th and 16th respectively in the heats.

Mirabai reveals why she's holding back at CWG

Mirabai reveals why she's holding back at CWG

Rediff.com4 days ago

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will not attempt the coveted 90kg snatch at the Commonwealth Games, instead prioritising the upcoming Asian Games where she aims to secure her first medal in the competition.

From elbow injury to CWG silver: Raja Muthupandi vows to learn and improve

From elbow injury to CWG silver: Raja Muthupandi vows to learn and improve

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Raja Muthupandi completed a remarkable comeback from a career-threatening elbow injury to win Commonwealth Games 2026 silver, dedicating the medal to his parents and coach while vowing to return stronger.

Olympic Medallist Lovlina Borgohain Assures India Of CWG Podium Finish

Olympic Medallist Lovlina Borgohain Assures India Of CWG Podium Finish

Rediff.com4 days ago

Lovlina Borgohain secured India's first medal at the Commonwealth Games by directly entering the women's 75kg boxing semifinals, guaranteeing at least a bronze. This marks her first CWG medal, adding to her Olympic, World, and Asian championships accolades.

Bindyarani Devi clinches weightlifting bronze for India

Bindyarani Devi clinches weightlifting bronze for India

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi secured a bronze medal in the women's 58kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, lifting a total of 199kg. This marks India's fifth weightlifting medal and sixth overall at the Games.

Siwach, Ankush Advance To CWG Boxing Quarter-finals, One Win From Medal

Siwach, Ankush Advance To CWG Boxing Quarter-finals, One Win From Medal

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Former world youth champion Sachin Siwach has advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's 60kg boxing competition at the Commonwealth Games. He defeated England's William Hewitt by a 4-1 points decision and is now one win away from securing a medal.

India's Sharmila Dhankar Secures Shot Put Gold

India's Sharmila Dhankar Secures Shot Put Gold

Rediff.com48 minutes ago

Sharmila Dhankar of India has won a gold medal in the women's shot put F57 event at the Commonwealth Games, achieving a season-best throw of 9.81m.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Sends CWG Warning To Neeraj Chopra

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Sends CWG Warning To Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Pakistan's Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem admits feeling pressure as he prepares to defend his title at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Nadeem, who will lead Pakistan's contingent, is set to renew his rivalry with India's Neeraj Chopra, who missed the last Games. Despite recent injury setbacks for both athletes, Nadeem is confident in his preparation, including an international meet in Switzerland, to regain his form and secure another gold.

Tejas Shirse breaks Nat. hurdles mark, qualifies for C'wealth Games

Tejas Shirse breaks Nat. hurdles mark, qualifies for C'wealth Games

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Tejas Shirse has broken his own national record in the men's 110m hurdles, clocking 13.27 seconds at the Indian Athletics Series 9. This performance also secured his qualification for the Commonwealth Games and ranks as the sixth best in Asia this season.

Nehra Makes History In 800m Freestyle, Qualifies For CWG And Asian Games

Nehra Makes History In 800m Freestyle, Qualifies For CWG And Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Aryan Nehra has become the first Indian swimmer to complete the men's 800m freestyle in under eight minutes, setting a new Best Indian Time and qualifying for both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. Other swimmers like Rujula S and B. Benedicton Rohit also achieved new Best Indian Times at the National Aquatics Championships.

How Rishikanta battled injury to script CWG history

How Rishikanta battled injury to script CWG history

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Rishikanta Singh secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, despite matching the Games record in snatch, due to two failed attempts in the clean and jerk, which allowed Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan to win gold.

How Glasgow 2026 Medals Are Setting A New Standard For Inclusivity

How Glasgow 2026 Medals Are Setting A New Standard For Inclusivity

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Commonwealth Games medals for Glasgow 2026 will feature braille and tactile elements, making them accessible to visually impaired athletes for the first time.

From Neeraj to Mirabai: Watch Out For These Indian Stars At CWG 2026

From Neeraj to Mirabai: Watch Out For These Indian Stars At CWG 2026

Rediff.com5 days ago

India is sending a 125-member contingent to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with established stars like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain, alongside rising talents such as Aryan Nehra and Gurindervir Singh, expected to lead the nation's medal charge across 13 disciplines.

India's creative plan for 2026 Commonwealth Games

India's creative plan for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

India has proposed to conduct all those disciplines that were axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games to ensure that the country's medal tally is not affected when the event is held in Glasgow.

CWG 2026: No Wrestling, Badminton, TT: How It Affects India's Medal Hopes

CWG 2026: No Wrestling, Badminton, TT: How It Affects India's Medal Hopes

Rediff.com5 days ago

Glasgow 2026 will look very different for India. Several of the country's biggest medal-winning sports-including wrestling, badminton, hockey and table tennis-have been dropped from the Commonwealth Games, leaving India with far fewer chances to add to its medal tally.

Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash Advances To CWG 200m Butterfly Final

Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash Advances To CWG 200m Butterfly Final

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Indian Olympian Sajan Prakash has qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games, finishing second in his heat. His performance was just shy of his personal best.

Why Neeraj Chopra isn't chasing 90m every time

Why Neeraj Chopra isn't chasing 90m every time

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra stated he is not 'obsessed' with consistently breaching the 90-metre mark in javelin, emphasising that winning major titles and maintaining consistency in challenging conditions are more important than chasing a specific distance.

CWG 2026: Jadumani Singh Advances After Easy Win In Men's 55kg Boxing

CWG 2026: Jadumani Singh Advances After Easy Win In Men's 55kg Boxing

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian boxer Jadumani Singh secured a dominant unanimous decision victory against Scotland's Aaron Cullen in the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games.

Sports Minister Felicitates CWG Bronze Medallist Jhandu Kumar

Sports Minister Felicitates CWG Bronze Medallist Jhandu Kumar

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar with a Rs 10 lakh cash prize for his bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Indian Women's Pairs Secure Thrilling Bowls Victory In Glasgow

Indian Women's Pairs Secure Thrilling Bowls Victory In Glasgow

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's women's pairs team, comprising Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki, secured a hard-fought victory against Malta in a tie-break during their opening match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking a winning start to their campaign.

Missing luggage leave Indian boxers scrambling before CWG opening ceremony

Missing luggage leave Indian boxers scrambling before CWG opening ceremony

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's boxing contingent for the Commonwealth Games faced a significant setback when nearly half of their luggage, including essential training gear and ceremonial outfits, was left behind in Belfast. This incident occurred just days before the boxing competition is set to begin in Glasgow.

Indian Gymnast Protistha Samanta Advances To Vault Final

Indian Gymnast Protistha Samanta Advances To Vault Final

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian gymnast Protistha Samanta has successfully qualified for the women's vault final at the Commonwealth Games, finishing fifth in the qualification round. While Samanta secured her spot, fellow Indian gymnasts Pranati Nayak, Eshitaa Rewale, and Nishka Agarwal did not advance in individual or all-around events. The Indian women's team also finished ninth in the overall team competition.

22 Rowers Join TOPS Development Group For Asian Games

22 Rowers Join TOPS Development Group For Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Twenty-two rowers have been inducted into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development Group to prepare for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The selection, made by the Mission Olympic Cell, includes prominent names like Balraj Panwar and Arvind Singh.

M Sreeshankar Secures Spot In CWG Long Jump Final With Impressive First Attempt

M Sreeshankar Secures Spot In CWG Long Jump Final With Impressive First Attempt

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Indian long jumper M Sreeshankar has qualified for the Commonwealth Games final in Glasgow, achieving the 8.01m qualifying standard in his first attempt. This marks a significant comeback for Sreeshankar, who is recovering from a career-threatening knee injury and aims to improve on his 2022 silver medal.

CWG 2026: India Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Wales In Wheelchair Women's Basketball

CWG 2026: India Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Wales In Wheelchair Women's Basketball

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's wheelchair women's 3x3 basketball team suffered a significant 1-16 defeat against Wales in their opening Group B match at the Commonwealth Games, struggling to match their opponents' intensity and scoring efficiency.

India's Fastest Man Gurindervir Singh Crashes Out In 100m Heats AT CWG

India's Fastest Man Gurindervir Singh Crashes Out In 100m Heats AT CWG

Rediff.com1 hour ago

India's fastest man, Gurindervir Singh, failed to advance in the men's 100m event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Despite holding the national record, his timing of 10.39 seconds placed him 28th overall in the heats, far from his personal best and the qualification mark.

Indian Athletics Series Final Leg To Feature Asian Games Contingent

Indian Athletics Series Final Leg To Feature Asian Games Contingent

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

All Indian track and field athletes selected for the Asian Games will compete in the final leg of the Indian Athletics Series on September 10. The schedule for other legs of the series has also been revised, while a group of athletes has departed for Europe to prepare for the Commonwealth Games.

Sharmila Dhankar Wins India's First Para Athletics Gold; Shilpa Shyla Gets Bronze Amidst Controversy

Sharmila Dhankar Wins India's First Para Athletics Gold; Shilpa Shyla Gets Bronze Amidst Controversy

Rediff.com7 minutes ago

Sharmila Dhankar has won India's first-ever para athletics gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women's shot put F57 event. Her teammate Shilpa Shyla also secured a bronze medal after a successful protest against a Nigerian athlete, marking a historic day for Indian para-athletics.

India Aims For Gold At Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

India Aims For Gold At Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

Top-seeded India enters the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships as strong favourites for the men's team title, featuring seasoned players like G. Sathiyan. While facing tough competition from Australia and England in the men's event, and Singapore in the women's, India's women's team will compete without star player Manika Batra. The tournament, hosted in New Delhi, includes 23 men's and 18 women's teams, offering a record prize money of USD 110,000.

Mirabai Chanu Leads India's Strong Weightlifting Team To Glasgow

Mirabai Chanu Leads India's Strong Weightlifting Team To Glasgow

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting contingent at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which also features other medal winners and debutants, as India aims to continue its strong performance in the sport.

CWG: Gurindervir crashes out of men's 100m; finishes 28th in heats

CWG: Gurindervir crashes out of men's 100m; finishes 28th in heats

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Gurindervir Singh failed to live up to expectations at the Commonwealth Games, crashing out of the men's 100m event after his underwhelming timing of 10.39 seconds left him 28th overall in the heats.

Mohanty And Singh Secure Spots In All-Around Final

Mohanty And Singh Secure Spots In All-Around Final

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian gymnasts Tapan Mohanty and Yogeshwar Singh have successfully qualified for the men's all-around final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. While they secured individual berths, the Indian men's team finished seventh in the overall competition, with Canada, England, and Australia taking the top three spots.

India's long distance star Gulveer Singh eyes Asian Games glory

India's long distance star Gulveer Singh eyes Asian Games glory

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

India's premier long-distance runner, Gulveer Singh, is confident of improving his bronze medal performance from the 2022 Asian Games in the upcoming edition. Holding national records in multiple events, Singh is preparing for both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, focusing on strategic training under his US-based coach and utilising advanced sportswear technology.

Indian Olympic Association Steps In To Provide Female Support Staff For Young Para Cyclist Lisha Das

Indian Olympic Association Steps In To Provide Female Support Staff For Young Para Cyclist Lisha Das

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

The Indian Olympic Association intervened to ensure para cyclist Lisha Das, the youngest member of India's Commonwealth Games contingent, has a female support staff member accompanying her to Glasgow. This decision came after the 16-year-old raised concerns about the initial lack of a female physiotherapist, which goes against Sports Authority of India guidelines. The IOA has now accredited a physiotherapist and Lisha's personal coach, with efforts underway for a technician.

'We'll win medals, but gold?': Mary Kom's CWG prediction

'We'll win medals, but gold?': Mary Kom's CWG prediction

Rediff.com6 days ago

Six-time world champion and Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom believes Indian pugilists will secure a 'reasonably good medal haul' at the Commonwealth Games, though gold might be elusive, while expressing less certainty for the Asian Games. She also criticised the Boxing Federation of India's functioning and selection policies.

India's Para Athletes Eye Record Medal Haul At Glasgow CWG

India's Para Athletes Eye Record Medal Haul At Glasgow CWG

Rediff.com7 days ago

Paralympic Committee of India President Devendra Jhajharia predicts India will win a record-breaking half a dozen medals in para sports at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games, despite some exclusions. The 28-member contingent is confident of a strong performance across five disciplines.

Doping Violations Lead To India's CWG Weightlifting Quota Cut

Doping Violations Lead To India's CWG Weightlifting Quota Cut

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's weightlifting contingent for the Commonwealth Games has seen its quota reduced from 16 to 11 lifters, leading to the withdrawal of Dilbagh Singh. This reduction is a direct consequence of multiple Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) by Indian lifters during the qualification period, highlighting ongoing doping issues within the sport.

CWG 2026: Rupa Rani-Pinki edge Tonga in Lawn Bowls tie-breaker, Sonowal loses

CWG 2026: Rupa Rani-Pinki edge Tonga in Lawn Bowls tie-breaker, Sonowal loses

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured a thrilling tie-breaker victory over Tonga in the Lawn Bowls women's pairs event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, maintaining their top position in the section.

Animesh Kujur's Historic 100m Dash On Foreign Soil

Animesh Kujur's Historic 100m Dash On Foreign Soil

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Indian sprinter Animesh Kujur achieved the fastest 100m time by an Indian on foreign soil, clocking 10.14 seconds at the Fast Arms Fast Legs meet in Germany. This personal best places him second all-time among Indian sprinters and highlights his form ahead of his Commonwealth Games debut.