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India’s boxing revival faces the Asian test: Can the country turn its resurgence into medals?

Indian boxers prepare for the demanding Asian Games 2026 in Japan. This event follows a record-breaking Commonwealth Games performance for the contingent. Several women boxers carry significant medal hopes into the competition. Men's boxing shows signs of progress, aiming for stronger showings. Success in Japan will gauge the sport's revival…

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Asian Games 2026: India eyes record medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya

India aims for a record-breaking performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. The contingent includes five individual Olympic medallists and defending champions in various sports. Hockey competitions will serve as Olympic qualification events for Los Angeles 2028. Several athletes faced setbacks due to doping violations and selection criteria exclusions. India…

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PM Modi meets CWG medallists: Lauds Lovlina for objecting to distorted India map; feeds laddus to Mirabai

The athletes shared light-hearted anecdotes during the interaction with Prime Minister Modi. The Prime Minister acknowledged the athletes' efforts and their inspirational role. Medallists discussed their Commonwealth Games journey and personal challenges with the PM.

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 6, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: The Lok Sabha in India has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at modernizing banking evidence laws, marking an important reform in the financial sector. In notable news, senior officials T.V. Somanathan and Govind Mohan have been granted one-year service extensions. Additionally, there's a concerning forecast…

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Post-Paris journey full of ups and downs, but I chose to continue: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain

Lovlina Borgohain found continuing boxing after the Paris Games a significant achievement. She secured a silver medal at her third Commonwealth Games appearance. Indian boxers achieved a record ten medals, including seven golds, at the event. Coach Santiago Nieva hailed the historic performance and praised Sakshi's depth. The team now…

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Glasgow restaurant to correct India map after Lovlina flags Northeast omission, says BFI chief

An Indian eatery in Glasgow will amend its map of India after a boxer's complaint. Lovlina Borgohain noted the exclusion of Northeast India on restaurant displays and napkins. The Boxing Federation of India president confirmed the restaurant owners accepted their mistake. This incident occurred during a celebratory dinner for the…

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Commonwealth Games 2026: PM Modi hails India's boxing, para athletics medallists at Glasgow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian athletes for their Commonwealth Games achievements. Indian boxers secured a record nine medals, including seven gold, in Glasgow. Shubham Juyal and Soman Rana achieved a historic one-two finish in shot put. These performances highlight India's growing strength in various sports disciplines. The nation's overall…

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How sister's Olympic medal inspired Aussie to grab gold

One of 10 siblings and a type 1 diabetic, Emma-Sue Greentree has landed the gold she has dreamt of since watching her sister take home a Beijing Olympics medal.

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Girls pack 5 golden punches: India’s women win 5 golds at CWG 2026

Indian women boxers secured five gold medals at the Commonwealth Games boxing competition. Arundhati Choudhary won the fifth gold medal in the women's 70kg final. Lovlina Borgohain earned a silver medal in the women's 75kg final bout. Jaismine Lamboria and Preeti Pawar also claimed gold medals in their categories. Sakshi…

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Seven golds, three silvers: India's boxing contingent punches its way to best-ever Commonwealth Games performance

India's boxing team achieved its best-ever Commonwealth Games performance. Seven gold medals and three silvers were secured by the contingent. Ankush Panghal and Sachin Siwach won gold in men's boxing events. Jaismine Lamboria and Preeti Pawar also secured gold medals for India. Lovlina Borgohain and Jadumani Singh earned silver medals…

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Boxer secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout

Boxer Tarona Taafaki made history for ⁠Tuvalu by winning the Pacific island nation’s first Commonwealth ⁠Games medal without winning a single fight

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India schedule today, August 1: Lovlina Borgohain eyes boxing gold, Gulveer Singh targets second medal; check match timings

India will target a rich medal haul at the Commonwealth Games on August 1, with 10 boxers, led by Lovlina Borgohain, fighting for gold. Gulveer Singh will look to add to his 10,000m silver in athletics, while India's judokas aim to continue their historic run. Indian athletes will also be…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally India today: Where the count stands after Neeraj Chopra's silver

CWG 2026 India Medal Tally: India's medal count reached twenty-three at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Ten Indian boxers advanced to gold medal bouts, guaranteeing more medals for the nation. Weightlifting and judo contributed significantly to India's medal collection during the competition. Tejaswin Shankar and Neeraj Chopra secured medals…

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Tarona Taafaki earns tiny Tuvalu first-ever Games medal

A boxer from Tuvalu has earned her tiny South Pacific nation's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight in Glasgow.

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Boxer to get Commonwealth Games medal despite not winning any fights

Tarona Taafaki, 20, from Tuvalu claimed her country’s first ever Commonwealth Games medal

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra, 10 Indian boxers eye gold medals, check full schedule

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra leads India's javelin throw final on July 31 at the Commonwealth Games. Indian boxers aim for finals, guaranteeing a record medal haul in the sport. Tejaswin Shankar continues his decathlon campaign after ending day one in second place. Judo and cycling events also…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally: India reaches 15 medals after Day 7 wins, check latest standings

India secured three new medals on Wednesday, boosting its overall Commonwealth Games tally. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar earned his second consecutive silver medal in the event. Para athlete Dilip Gavit claimed gold with a new Games record time. Indian boxers guaranteed ten medals after reaching the semifinals. This performance has…

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CWG 2026: Check India’s latest medal tally, full list of gold, silver and bronze winners

India secured eighth place in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings after Day 5. Weightlifting continued to be India's strongest discipline, contributing multiple medals to the tally. Mirabai Chanu achieved a historic gold, setting new Commonwealth Games records. Para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar also won gold in the women's shot put F57…

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First Commonwealth champ has no idea how he won gold

The first champion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games was still at a loss to know how he'd won gold - 90 minutes after winning his para powerlifting gold medal.

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India Medal Tally: Check latest medal count, opening matches and today’s schedule

2026 Commonwealth Games India Medal Tally: India's Commonwealth Games 2026 lawn bowls events commence on July twenty-third. The women's pairs team plays Malta's Connie and Rebecca Rixon. Putul Sonowal faces Canada's Ryan Bester in the men's singles. Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian contingent. Sony Sports Network…

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Commonwealth Games 2026: From Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu, here are 5 Indian players leading medal hopes in Glasgow

Meet the five Indian Commonwealth Games 2026: India's 125-member squad begins the Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow. Neeraj Chopra leads medal hopes in javelin throw after injury recovery. Mirabai Chanu aims for gold in weightlifting, a consistent contender. Lovlina Borgohain carries boxing expectations while Tejinderpal Singh Toor seeks a…

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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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Commonwealth Games 2026 live telecast in India: When and where to watch, live streaming, timings, and Indian athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain in action

Where to Watch Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: The Commonwealth Games 2026 commence today in Glasgow, Scotland. Indian viewers can watch the events on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. India competes in eight able-bodied and five para-sports, aiming for medals. Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu are among the top medal contenders.…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony: Date, time, venue, live streaming, performers and India flag bearers

Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony: The Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to begin soon with many nations participating. The opening ceremony will feature cultural performances and a parade of athletes. Scottish artists KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans will perform at the event. Olympic medalists Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu will…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Date: Check when it's starting, venue, opening ceremony time, performers & India’s flag bearers

Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The opening ceremony will feature KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans. Indian athletes Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will carry the national flag. Competition days will run from July 24 to August 1. Ahmedabad will host the 2030…

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