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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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Commonwealth Games: Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain named India’s flag and baton bearers for opening ceremony

Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will serve as India’s flag bearer and baton bearer, respectively, at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Mirabai, an Olympic silver medallist and decorated weightlifter, and Lovlina, an Olympic bronze medallist and leading boxer, have represented India with distinction at major international competitions.

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Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu delays return, eyes Commonwealth meet

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Mirabai Chanu, recuperating from a thigh injury, has delayed her return to competition.

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Higher allowance, closer half-yearly assessment awaits TOPS athletes this Olympic cycle

Athletes chosen for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) will receive higher allowances for overseas training and competitions, subject to biannual physical and psychological assessments as part of their evaluation protocol.

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Mirabai Chanu comes agonisingly close to a medal before disappointing in Paris

NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu's quest for a second consecutive Olympic medal was always going to be a challenging endeavor, given her age and injury-plagued physique. Nevertheless, it was not an impossible feat.

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'I prepared for chaos, but that was...': Gold medalist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the 50kg category at the Paris Olympics after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. Hildebrandt, who had been preparing for the final, faced an unexpected situation when Phogat was replaced by Cuban wrestler…

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'Vinesh, aap haari nahi, haraaya gaya hai': Bajrang Punia after Vinesh Phogat announces retirement

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement following her disheartening disqualification from the Olympics, stating she no longer has the strength to continue. The 29-year-old, disqualified for being 100 grams overweight before her 50kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, shared her decision on social media.

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Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu hopes to create weightlifting history

Mirabai Chanu, who has been away from the limelight due to an injury-riddled preparation, will be the center of attention on Wednesday as she strives to become the first Indian weightlifter to secure two Olympic medals. However, a formidable field of competitors and persistent fitness issues pose significant obstacles to…

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Fit-again Mirabai Chanu in search of 2nd Olympic medal in Paris

NEW DELHI: We were in the process of warming up to the Tokyo Olympics three years ago when Mirabai Chanu took over the stage. The Indian weightlifter’s silver on the first day was the perfect appetizer as India went on the road to their best-ever Olympics haul of seven medals.

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Paris Olympics: A nation waits on Mirabai Chanu

For Tokyo silver-winning weightlifter, it's 'revision time' before Paris exam

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Neeraj Chopra leads India's top 10 medal hopes at Paris 2024 Olympics

It's under one month when the 2024 Paris Olympics will be declared open in the French Capital on July 26, as over 100 Indian athletes will try to achieve Olympic glory by finishing on the podium of the world's biggest sporting stage.

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Fit-again Mirabai Chanu eyes 90kg plus snatch lift in Paris

NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu, the weightlifter who secured a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has set her sights on achieving a snatch lift exceeding 90kg at the upcoming Paris Games next month. Chanu has been taking a cautious approach since making her comeback after a six-month hiatus due to…

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I felt like a rookie… I had to rebuild my strength and endurance from scratch: Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu's journey from injury to recovery, aiming for Paris Olympics, facing tough competition, and handling pressure as an Olympic medallist.

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Mirabai finishes 3rd in group B of World Cup, set to qualify for Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu secures Paris Olympics qualification after finishing third in IWF World Cup in Phuket.

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Injury-ravaged Mirabai Chanu qualifies for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and reigning CWG champion, Mirabai Chanu, on Monday became the only weightlifter from the country to qualify for the Paris Games 2024 after finishing third in Group B of the women’s 49kg division at the IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand. She had a…

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Mirabai Chanu all but qualifies for Paris Olympics after impressive World Cup performance

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics silver-medallist Mirabai Chanu took a significant step towards qualifying for the 2024 Paris Games after clinching the third position in the women's 49kg Group B event at the IWF World Cup.

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Mirabai to return to competitive action after 6-month injury layoff with eye on Olympic berth

Mirabai Chanu returns to competition at IWF World Cup to secure Paris Olympics spot after injury layoff.

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Lifter Achinta Sheuli caught entering women's hostel at night, expelled from national camp

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter Achinta Sheuli has been expelled from the Paris Olympics preparatory camp after he was caught entering the women's hostel at night at NIS Patiala.

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Sports Ministry approves Mirabai Chanu's training in US for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Thursday gave its approval to the training proposals of Asian Games silver medallist javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena and Tokyo Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu.

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Mirabai Chanu set to miss Asian Championships

Injured Mirabai Chanu’s return to the weightlifting arena has been further delayed as the Olympic silver medallist is set to miss the Asian Championships in February next year

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