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"Positive boost for me going into Asian Games": Sprinter Harita Bhadra after stunning 100m triumph at Indian Athletics Series Final

Harita Bhadra secured the women's 100m title with a personal best time. This victory boosts her confidence for the upcoming Asian Games competition. Animesh Kujur claimed the men's 100m title with a strong performance. Gurindervir Singh finished second in the men's race, focusing on improvement. Both athletes gained valuable experience…

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Lovepreet's silver, Seema's bronze headline India's day at Commonwealth Games

Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in weightlifting, setting a new Games record. Seema Kaliramna earned a bronze medal in the discus throw event. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and two compatriots advanced to the javelin throw final. Tejaswin Shankar ended the decathlon's opening day in second place. India's weightlifting campaign…

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh clinches silver in Men's +110kg final

Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in the heavyweight weightlifting category. Animesh Kujur's sprint campaign concluded after missing the men's 200m final. Shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill narrowly missed podium places. Toor finished fifth with a throw of 20.27 metres. Gill placed seventh after registering a…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8, July 30, India's schedule: What time is Neeraj Chopra's event today? Check full list of events

Neeraj Chopra leads India's athletics campaign in the javelin throw qualifying round. Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final for a medal. Parul Chaudhary participates in the women's 5000m final after a previous event. Weightlifters and cyclists also vie for medals in their respective disciplines. Several other…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India Schedule July 29 Day 7: Check athletics, boxing, swimming and other events today

Commonwealth Games 2026 India Day 7: Indian athletes aim for more medals on July 29 at the Commonwealth Games. Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar lead the athletics charge in their respective finals. Six boxers will fight for semi-final spots and guaranteed podium finishes in their quarter-finals. Swimming, weightlifting, and para…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India squad: Full list of Indian participants representing India in Glasgow

The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on July 23. India's campaign will be led by Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu. The 11-day sporting event features nine fewer sports than the previous edition. India has sent a 125-member contingent to compete in various disciplines. Australia and England are…

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Who is Animesh Kujur? The 23-year-old from Bastar who clocked the fastest 100m by an Indian overseas

Animesh Kujur achieved a personal best of 10.14 seconds in the 100m race. This performance marks the fastest-ever 100m time by an Indian athlete abroad. His new timing is the second-fastest recorded by any Indian sprinter. Kujur also holds the national record for the 200m event. He is now preparing…

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PM Modi hails Gurindervir's historic 100m national record on Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian athletes on Mann Ki Baat. Sprinter Gurindervir Singh achieved a historic 10.09 seconds in the men's 100m race. He broke the national record three times within two days. This performance secured his qualification for the Commonwealth and Asian Games. His achievement highlights the growing…

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Who is Gurindervir Singh? India’s fastest man breaks 100m national record, draws comparisons with Usain Bolt after historic 10.09s run

Gurindervir Singh has shattered India's 100m national record, clocking an astonishing 10.09 seconds. This remarkable feat, achieved twice in two days, secures his spot in the Commonwealth Games and silences critics who doubted Indian sprinters. The 25-year-old farmer's son credits his family, coaches, and the Reliance Foundation for his groundbreaking…

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Can an Indian run 100m in less than 10 seconds in near future?

Gurindervir Singh has achieved a remarkable 10.09 seconds in the 100m dash. This performance offers a new ray of hope for Indian athletics. Experts believe a sub-10-second run is achievable in the coming years. Gurindervir aims for medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Games. This breakthrough could open doors to…

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'Fastest man in India": Indian Navy hails Gurindervir Singh for his win at Federation Cup

Gurindervir, a Petty Officer of the Indian Navy, became the first Indian man to clock sub-10.10 seconds in the men's 100m, storming to victory with a sensational national record time of 10.09 seconds.

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Gurindervir snatches 100m national record from Animesh in stunning race, Vishal lowers own 400m NR

Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds. Vishal TK became the first Indian to run 400m under 45 seconds, clocking 44.98 seconds. Both performances were continental bests for the season. These historic achievements occurred on the second day of the National Senior…

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The unsung heroes behind Simran and Preeti's success at Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: ‘Behind every successful man, there is a woman’, they say. In the case of Paralympics champion women athletes Simran Sharma and Preeti Pal, there were two male guiding lights — Gajendra Singh and Abhay Singh, who believed in their human potential and their desire to challenge deep-rooted beliefs…

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Open Nationals: Kujur eclipses 200m record

20-year-old clocks 20.74s; Sinchal claims 400m hurdles gold

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Animesh and Pooja hog the limelight

.Teenager Pooja Singh won gold in women's high jump (1.81m) at 62nd National Open Athletics Championships. Animesh Kujur (Odi) set a new meet record (20.74s) in men's 200m. Vithya Ramraj did not compete in women's 400m hurdles, won by Sinchal Kaveramma (57.88s). Other winners: Kamaljeet Kaur (200m), Yamuna Ladkat (800m),…

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Animesh, Parvej and Yashas shine on final day of National U-23 Athletics Championships

BILASPUR: Chhattisgarh's Animesh Kujur, Parvej Khan of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka's P Yashas emerged standout performers as they won the men's 200m, 800m and 400m hurdles finals respectively at the AFI National Open U-23 Athletics Championships on Monday.

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