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Glasgow sets Commonwealth Games in motion with a distinct Scottish welcome

The 74 nations and territories of the Commonwealth entered in alphabetical order, by region, with the African countries leading the Parade of Nations at the 13,000-capacity indoor arena

Glasgow 2026 embraces less to deliver more at the Commonwealth Games

The ceremony blended traditional Gaelic heritage with contemporary pop, rap, and electronic performance, drawing heavily on the creative identity of a city recognised as a UNESCO City of Music

CWG 2026, Gymnastics full schedule: India contingent, live timings (IST)

From gravity-defying vaults to elegant beam routines and power-packed performances on the rings, Artistic Gymnastics remains one of the most technically demanding disciplines at any multi-sport event.

Commonwealth Games 2026: India's Day 1 schedule, live time (IST), streaming

Attention now shifts to a packed Friday schedule featuring Indian athletes across gymnastics, swimming, para swimming, para powerlifting, lawn bowls and boxing.

Mirabai Chanu to hold back at CWG 2026, eyes maiden Asian Games medal

The Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, who is chasing a third successive Commonwealth Games gold, said her training has been planned with the Asian Games, which will be held from September 19 to October.

CWG: India shines in lawn bowls; Putul topples world champion Ryan Bester

Putul Sonowal stunned 2023 world champion Ryan Bester of Canada in tie-break in Lawn Bowls Men's Singles as India began their Glasgow Commonwealth Games campaign on a confident note here on Thursday.

Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony live time, date, venue, streaming

A record 74 nations and territories are expected to take part in this edition of the Games, which marks the first Commonwealth Games hosted in Scotland since Glasgow 2014.

Mercedes-Benz India becomes title partner of Indian Padel Tour 2026-27

The 2026-27 season will feature 19 professional tournaments across 10 cities, beginning in Mumbai in August 2026 and concluding in Bengaluru in June 2027

India beat Malta in Bowls women's pairs event in CWG 2026 campaign opener

India beat Malta in a tense tie-break in Bowls Women's Pairs event to begin their Glasgow Commonwealth Games campaign on a winning note here on Thursday.

Lovlina Borgohain guarantees India's 1st medal before CWG 2026 begins

With the boxing event starting on July 24th, Lovlina Borgohain was handed a bye in the draw till the semi-final which ensured India would not leave Scotland empty-handed.

CWG 2026, Lawn Bowls full schedule: India contingent, live timings (IST)

India created history at the 2022 Commonwealth Games by winning its first-ever lawn bowls gold medal through the women's fours team of Lovely Choubey, Pinki, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey.

Lalit Modi gets major legal relief, says he will return to India this year

In a video message posted on social media, Modi said the tribunal's verdict had finally established the truth behind his stand on the case.

Animesh Kujur focused on medals, not Gurindervir's fastest-man debate

Owens credited Kujur's progress to India's improving high-performance ecosystem.

CWG 2026: Why athletics could be India's biggest medal source in Glasgow

With wrestling, shooting and badminton absent, India heads to Glasgow with its strongest-ever athletics squad, making track and field the country's biggest Commonwealth Games medal hope

CWG 2026: The new faces who could shape India's future in Glasgow

The Commonwealth Games has often unveiled India's next sporting stars. Glasgow 2026 offers a new generation the chance to shine and make its mark on the global stage

CWG 2026: Five sports that could drive India's medal tally in Glasgow

Faced with financial constraints after taking over as the replacement host, Glasgow has reduced the 2026 Commonwealth Games to just 10 sports, leaving India with limited chances of winning medals

Europe issues new rules to curb sexualisation of women athletes on TV

From avoiding unnecessary close-ups to reducing objectifying camera angles, the new guidelines aim to reshape how women athletes are shown on television

India's wheelchair 3x3 women team aims for Commonwealth Games medal

Minakshi Jadhav of Maharashtra and Ritu Chanu of Manipur are among the Indian quartet competing in the 3x3 wheelchair basketball event in the Glasgow Games beginning on Thursday

Indian men, women start FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian C'ships on winning note

The Indian teams are placed in the elite pools of the men's and women's competition

CWG 2026: Full schedule, live event time (IST), Indian athletes, streaming

India has named a 120-member contingent for Glasgow 2026 across 13 disciplines. Athletics accounts for the largest representation, followed by boxing, judo and weightlifting