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BWF approves World Championships venue upgrades after India Open row

BWF Events Director (Tournament Operations) Selvaamresh Supramaniam said the world body had conducted multiple inspections over the last seven months and found significant improvements

Tan concerned over Satwik's shoulder injury ahead of World Championships

Satwik and Chirag, bronze medallists at the 2022 and 2025 World Championships, head into this year's edition after missing a few tournaments because of Satwik's shoulder injury

Commonwealth Games 2026: Scottish police probe reports of missing athletes

There have been numerous cases of athletes seeking asylum following previous Commonwealth Games, including 2018 on the Gold Coast in Australia and in 2014 when hosted by Glasgow

Ayush handed Shi Yuqi test as Sindhu, Lakshya get favourable World draws

India is hosting the World Championships for the first time in 17 years, with the event to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from August 17 to 23

CWG 2030: Commonwealth Games flag reaches Gujarat as Ahmedabad begins prep

The Commonwealth Games flag was formally presented to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday as Ahmedabad prepares to host the global sporting event in 2030.

HI misses Tirkey's deadline, secretary pushes for emergency EB meeting

On Monday Tirkey sent a strongly worded email to HI executive director Srivastava, seeking detailed clarification on the process, which eventually triggered widespread criticism

Pakistan boxer Qudratullah slips out of team hotel after CWG campaign

Even during the 2022 Commonwealth Games two national boxers, Suleman Baloch and Nazeerullah Khan disappeared in Birmingham

Sindhu ninth seed, Satwik-Chirag fifth at BWF World Championships 2026

Sindhu is the current Japan Open champion, while Satwik and Chirag are the 2022 Asian Games gold medallists

CWG champion Asmita Dey says she was determined to bring home gold

Recalling her memorable campaign, Asmita admitted there was a brief moment in the final when she feared the gold might slip away

Serena and Venus Williams reunite for Cincinnati Open doubles campaign

They last played a doubles match together at the 2022 U.S. Open. It is their first time teaming up in the hard-court tune-up tournament in Mason, Ohio

World Cup hero Pedro Brito leaves Cape Verde to coach RS Berkane in Morocco

Berkane said it hired Pedro Brito, who is better known by his nickname Bubista, on a two-year contract. He replaces Moine Chaabani, who was hired by his native Tunisia, another World Cup team

Praggnanandhaa holds St. Louis lead after rapid phase before blitz

The Indian, who is no longer a part of 2026 World Championship, displayed some immaculate technique, precision and the will to win in the rapid section that spanned over nine rounds

From blue to saffron: How India's hockey jersey evolved over the years

Amid controversy over the saffron jersey for the 2026 World Cup, India's kit history shows periodic changes in shirts, shorts and stockings, even as blue remained its primary colour

Commonwealth Games 2026: 8 weightlifting medals but warning signs remain

Despite an eight-medal run in Glasgow, India recorded their lowest gold-medal haul in the discipline in the past five editions

Strength in numbers: The pipeline behind India's boxing success at CWG 2026

Boxing stood out as one of India's strongest campaigns in Glasgow as they accounted for the nation's 10 medals

Food poisoning cost me Commonwealth Games 2026 gold, says Selva Prabhu

Selva won bronze in the men's triple jump with an effort of 16.52m, finishing behind compatriot Praveen Chithravel (16.58m) and Scotland's Jordon Scott (16.72m)

Gyaneshwari Yadav credits years of struggle for Commonwealth Games success

Yadav said her next target is the Asian Games for which she had about a month to prepare

BWF World C'ship 2026: The rare club of junior and senior world champions

Akane Yamaguchi, Kunlavut Vitidsarn and three other stars who turned junior success into senior world titles will be among the biggest attractions in New Delhi

Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally: Meet India's medal winners

From Mirabai Chanu in weightlifting to Neeraj Chopra in athletics, check the full list of India's medal winners in Glasgow here

CWG 2026: Indian boxers drive bumper 16-medal haul on August 1; tally at 39

India won 16 medals on August 1, led by seven boxing golds, to take their CWG 2026 tally to 39 and climb to fourth place in the standings.