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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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"All the required facilities are just one call away": Indian weightlifting coach Vijay praises govt support after 8 CWG2026 medals

A total of eight medals were secured by the Indian weightlifting contingent at the CWG 2026, with a gold medal, six silver medals and a bronze medal. The highlight was the gold by Mirabai Chanu in the women's 48 kg category, marking a hat-trick of Commonwealth golds.

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'Very happy to win medal for India': Mirabai Chanu after historic 3rd CWG Gold

India's weightlifting contingent returned to New Delhi after a successful campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, with Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu expressing pride in winning Gold, her third successive yellow metal for the country and overall the fourth medal since the 2014 edition of the multi-sport event. She had…

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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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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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Sharmila Dhankar's historic gold leads India's ten-medal haul at CWG 2026

India achieved its best Commonwealth Games 2026 performance on Day 5. Sharmila Dhankar won historic gold in women's shot put F57. Several athletes secured silver and bronze medals across various disciplines. Weightlifting contributed three more medals, boosting the overall tally to six. India's medal count reached ten, including two gold,…

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Mirabai Chanu wins women's 48kg weightlifter title, opens India's gold medal account in Commonwealth Games 2026

Mirabai Chanu secured the women's 48kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. She also set new Commonwealth Games records in the snatch event. India's Chanambam Rishikanta Singh earned a silver medal in the men's competition. Rishikanta equaled the snatch record but narrowly missed gold. Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan claimed…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule India Today (July 26): All eyes on Mirabai Chanu as India begins weightlifting campaign in Glasgow; check full schedule for day 4

Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule India Today: India's weightlifting campaign begins on Sunday, July 26, with Mirabai Chanu a strong contender. Boxing events also commence, featuring Preeti Pawar and Aditya Pratap Yadav in their opening bouts. Jadumani Singh faces a Pakistani opponent in a significant boxing match. India has secured one…

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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.

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

'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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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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