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India's medal campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow is set to gather further momentum as the athletics competitions get underway on Monday (July 27). The country has named a 32-member athletics squad, consisting of 22 men and 10 women, along with an 11-member para-athletics contingent. With several established stars and emerging talents in action, India will be aiming to add significantly to its medal tally during the week-long athletics programme.&nbsp;Leading the Indian challenge will be Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, shot put star Tajinderpal Singh Toor, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and distance runner Gulveer Singh. Among the biggest attractions will be Neeraj Chopra and Tajinderpal Singh Toor, both of whom claimed gold medals in their respective events at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and will be looking to repeat their success in Glasgow.&nbsp;The athletics competitions at the Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held from July 27 to August 2, featuring track and field events alongside para-athletics competitions. Fans can follow the complete athletics schedule and event timings in Indian Standard Time (IST) throughout the championship as India's athletes compete for podium finishes across multiple disciplines.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-inaugurates-commonwealth-table-tennis-championship-2026-1785135641515">Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026</a><h2>Below is the schedule for Indian athletics</h2>July 27, MondayMen's 100m: Round 1 - 2:40 PM Men's Long Jump: Qualifying Round - Group A - 3:00 PM Men's 110m Hurdles: Round 1 - 3:55 PM Women's Hammer Throw: Qualifying Round - Group A - 4:10 PM Men's Long Jump: Qualifying Round - Group B - 4:20 PM Women's 100m: Round 1 - 4:30 PM Women's T37/38 100m: Round 1 - 5:25 PM Women's Shot Put F57: Final - 11:35 PM Men's High Jump: Final - 11:40 PM Women's 800m: Round 1 - 11:45 PM Women's 100m T38: Final - 12:20 AM (July 28) Men's Hammer Throw: Final - 12:27 AM (July 28) Women's 10,000m: Final - 12:35 AM (July 28) Men's 3000m Steeplechase: Final - 1:20 AM (July 28) Men's 1500m T20: Final - 1:42 AM (July 28) Men's 100m T38: Final - 1:57 AM (July 28) Men's 110m Hurdles: Final - 2:15 AM (July 28)&nbsp;July 28, TuesdayWomen's Heptathlon 100m Hurdles - 2:40 PM Women's 400m: Round 1 - 3:00 PM Women's Heptathlon High Jump - 3:40 PM Men's 800m: Round 1 - 3:45 PM Men's 400m: Round 1 - 4:30 PM Women's Heptathlon Shot Put - 11:30 PM Women's High Jump: Final - 11:35 PM Men's 100m: Semi-finals - 11:40 PM Women's 100m: Semi-finals - 12:06 AM (July 29) Women's Hammer Throw: Final - 12:28 AM (July 29) Women's Heptathlon 200m - 12:34 AM (July 29) Men's Long Jump T20: Final - 12:45 AM (July 29) Men's 10,000m: Final - 12:55 AM (July 29) Men's 100m: Final - 1:44 AM (July 29) Women's 100m: Final - 2:10 AM (July 29)&nbsp;July 29, WednesdayWomen's Heptathlon Long Jump - 2:35 PM Women's 200m: Round 1 - 3:00 PM Men's Shot Put: Qualifying Round - Group A - 3:35 PM Men's Shot Put: Qualifying Round - Group B - 3:35 PM Men's One Mile: Round 1 - 3:40 PM Men's 200m: Round 1 - 4:02 PM Women's Heptathlon Javelin Throw - 4:35 PM Men's T11/12 100m: Round 1 - 5:03 PM Women's 400m Hurdles: Round 1 - 5:21 PM Women's Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64: Final - 11:30 PM Women's 1500m T54: Final - 11:45 PM Men's Long Jump: Final - 11:54 PM Men's 400m Hurdles: Round 1 - 12:03 AM (July 30) Women's Shot Put: Final - 12:31 AM (July 30) Women's 800m: Semi-finals - 12:36 AM (July 30) Men's Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64: Final - 12:55 AM (July 30) Women's Heptathlon 800m - Heat 1 - 1:25 AM (July 30) Men's 100m T47: Final - 1:42 AM (July 30) Women's 3000m Steeplechase: Final - 2:05 AM (July 30)&nbsp;July 30, ThursdayMen's Decathlon 100m - 2:40 PM Men's Javelin Throw: Qualifying Round - Group A - 2:55 PM Men's Decathlon Long Jump - 3:20 PM Women's 100m Hurdles: Round 1 - 4:00 PM Women's One Mile: Round 1 - 4:35 PM Men's Triple Jump: Qualifying Round - Group A - 4:55 PM Men's Triple Jump: Qualifying Round - Group B - 4:55 PM Men's Decathlon Shot Put - 5:10 PM Women's 400m: Semi-finals - 5:15 PM Men's 400m: Semi-finals - 5:40 PM Men's Shot Put: Final - 11:30 PM Men's 200m: Semi-finals - 11:37 PM Men's Decathlon High Jump - 11:38 PM Women's Triple Jump: Final - 11:55 PM Women's 100m T47: Final - 12:04 AM (July 31) Men's 100m T12: Final - 12:15 AM (July 31) Women's 200m: Semi-finals - 12:35 AM (July 31) Women's Discus Throw: Final - 1:10 AM (July 31) Men's 800m: Semi-finals - 1:15 AM (July 31) Men's Decathlon 400m - 1:30 AM (July 31) Women's 5000m: Final - 1:48 AM (July 31) Women's 100m Hurdles: Final - 2:19 AM (July 31)&nbsp;July 31, FridayMen's Decathlon 110m Hurdles - 2:35 PM Women's Long Jump: Qualifying Round - Group A - 3:00 PM Men's Decathlon Discus Throw - 3:20 PM Mixed 4x400m Relay: Round 1 - 4:05 PM Women's Long Jump: Qualifying Round - Group B - 4:25 PM Women's 400m T54: Round 1 - 4:35 PM Men's Decathlon Pole Vault - 5:00 PM Men's Decathlon Javelin Throw - 11:30 PM Men's 10,000m Race Walk: Final - 11:35 PM Women's Pole Vault: Final - 11:38 PM Women's Long Jump T38: Final - 12:35 AM (August 1) Men's Javelin Throw: Final - 12:45 AM (August 1) Women's 800m: Final - 12:55 AM (August 1) Men's Decathlon 1500m - Heat 1 - 1:05 AM (August 1) Women's 400m Hurdles: Final - 1:22 AM (August 1) Men's 400m Hurdles: Final - 1:30 AM (August 1) Men's 200m: Final - 1:55 AM (August 1) Women's 200m: Final - 2:16 AM (August 1)&nbsp;August 1, SaturdayMen's Shot Put F57: Final - 2:35 PM Men's Triple Jump: Final - 2:40 PM Men's 1500m T54: Final - 2:50 PM Women's 10,000m Race Walk: Final - 3:00 PM Men's Discus Throw: Final - 4:20 PM Men's 400m: Final - 4:30 PM Women's 400m: Final - 4:50 PM Women's 4x100m Relay: Round 1 - 5:05 PM Men's 4x100m Relay: Round 1 - 5:25 PM Women's 200m T38: Final - 5:54 PM Men's Pole Vault: Final - 11:35 PM Women's Long Jump: Final - 11:40 PM Women's 400m T54: Final - 11:58 PM Women's Javelin Throw: Final - 12:05 AM (August 2) Men's 5000m: Final - 12:15 AM (August 2) Men's 4x100m Relay: Final - 12:45 AM (August 2) Women's 4x100m Relay: Final - 12:56 AM (August 2) Men's 800m: Final - 1:15 AM (August 2) Men's One Mile: Final - 1:25 AM (August 2) Mixed 4x400m Relay: Final - 1:50 AM (August 2) Women's One Mile: Final - 2:15 AM (August 2)

Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics begins in Glasgow with Neeraj Chopra, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and India's 32-member squad aiming for medals. Check the full schedule and IST timings

India's medal campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow is set to gather further momentum as the athletics competitions get underway on Monday (July 27). The country has named a 32-member athletics squad, consisting of 22 men and 10 women, along with an 11-member para-athletics contingent. With several established stars and emerging talents in action, India will be aiming to add significantly to its medal tally during the week-long athletics programme. Leading the Indian challenge will be Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, shot put star Tajinderpal Singh Toor, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and distance runner Gulveer Singh. Among the biggest attractions will be Neeraj Chopra and Tajinderpal Singh Toor, both of whom claimed gold medals in their respective events at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and will be looking to repeat their success in Glasgow. The athletics competitions at the Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held from July 27 to August 2, featuring track and field events alongside para-athletics competitions. Fans can follow the complete athletics schedule and event timings in Indian Standard Time (IST) throughout the championship as India's athletes compete for podium finishes across multiple disciplines. Also Read: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 Below is the schedule for Indian athletics July 27, Monday Men's 100m: Round 1 - 2:40 PM Men's Long Jump: Qualifying Round - Group A - 3:00 PM Men's 110m Hurdles: Round 1 - 3:55 PM Women's Hammer Throw: Qualifying Round - Group A - 4:10 PM Men's Long Jump: Qualifying Round - Group B - 4:20 PM Women's 100m: Round 1 - 4:30 PM Women's T37/38 100m: Round 1 - 5:25 PM Women's Shot Put F57: Final - 11:35 PM Men's High Jump: Final - 11:40 PM Women's 800m: Round 1 - 11:45 PM Women's 100m T38: Final - 12:20 AM (July 28) Men's Hammer Throw: Final - 12:27 AM (July 28) Women's 10,000m: Final - 12:35 AM (July 28) Men's 3000m Steeplechase: Final - 1:20 AM (July 28) Men's 1500m T20: Final - 1:42 AM (July 28) Men's 100m T38: Final - 1:57 AM (July 28) Men's 110m Hurdles: Final - 2:15 AM (July 28) July 28, Tuesday Women's Heptathlon 100m Hurdles - 2:40 PM Women's 400m: Round 1 - 3:00 PM Women's Heptathlon High Jump - 3:40 PM Men's 800m: Round 1 - 3:45 PM Men's 400m: Round 1 - 4:30 PM Women's Heptathlon Shot Put - 11:30 PM Women's High Jump: Final - 11:35 PM Men's 100m: Semi-finals - 11:40 PM Women's 100m: Semi-finals - 12:06 AM (July 29) Women's Hammer Throw: Final - 12:28 AM (July 29) Women's Heptathlon 200m - 12:34 AM (July 29) Men's Long Jump T20: Final - 12:45 AM (July 29) Men's 10,000m: Final - 12:55 AM (July 29) Men's 100m: Final - 1:44 AM (July 29) Women's 100m: Final - 2:10 AM (July 29) July 29, Wednesday Women's Heptathlon Long Jump - 2:35 PM Women's 200m: Round 1 - 3:00 PM Men's Shot Put: Qualifying Round - Group A - 3:35 PM Men's Shot Put: Qualifying Round - Group B - 3:35 PM Men's One Mile: Round 1 - 3:40 PM Men's 200m: Round 1 - 4:02 PM Women's Heptathlon Javelin Throw - 4:35 PM Men's T11/12 100m: Round 1 - 5:03 PM Women's 400m Hurdles: Round 1 - 5:21 PM Women's Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64: Final - 11:30 PM Women's 1500m T54: Final - 11:45 PM Men's Long Jump: Final - 11:54 PM Men's 400m Hurdles: Round 1 - 12:03 AM (July 30) Women's Shot Put: Final - 12:31 AM (July 30) Women's 800m: Semi-finals - 12:36 AM (July 30) Men's Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64: Final - 12:55 AM (July 30) Women's Heptathlon 800m - Heat 1 - 1:25 AM (July 30) Men's 100m T47: Final - 1:42 AM (July 30) Women's 3000m Steeplechase: Final - 2:05 AM (July 30) July 30, Thursday Men's Decathlon 100m - 2:40 PM Men's Javelin Throw: Qualifying Round - Group A - 2:55 PM Men's Decathlon Long Jump - 3:20 PM Women's 100m Hurdles: Round 1 - 4:00 PM Women's One Mile: Round 1 - 4:35 PM Men's Triple Jump: Qualifying Round - Group A - 4:55 PM Men's Triple Jump: Qualifying Round - Group B - 4:55 PM Men's Decathlon Shot Put - 5:10 PM Women's 400m: Semi-finals - 5:15 PM Men's 400m: Semi-finals - 5:40 PM Men's Shot Put: Final - 11:30 PM Men's 200m: Semi-finals - 11:37 PM Men's Decathlon High Jump - 11:38 PM Women's Triple Jump: Final - 11:55 PM Women's 100m T47: Final - 12:04 AM (July 31) Men's 100m T12: Final - 12:15 AM (July 31) Women's 200m: Semi-finals - 12:35 AM (July 31) Women's Discus Throw: Final - 1:10 AM (July 31) Men's 800m: Semi-finals - 1:15 AM (July 31) Men's Decathlon 400m - 1:30 AM (July 31) Women's 5000m: Final - 1:48 AM (July 31) Women's 100m Hurdles: Final - 2:19 AM (July 31) July 31, Friday Men's Decathlon 110m Hurdles - 2:35 PM Women's Long Jump: Qualifying Round - Group A - 3:00 PM Men's Decathlon Discus Throw - 3:20 PM Mixed 4x400m Relay: Round 1 - 4:05 PM Women's Long Jump: Qualifying Round - Group B - 4:25 PM Women's 400m T54: Round 1 - 4:35 PM Men's Decathlon Pole Vault - 5:00 PM Men's Decathlon Javelin Throw - 11:30 PM Men's 10,000m Race Walk: Final - 11:35 PM Women's Pole Vault: Final - 11:38 PM Women's Long Jump T38: Final - 12:35 AM (August 1) Men's Javelin Throw: Final - 12:45 AM (August 1) Women's 800m: Final - 12:55 AM (August 1) Men's Decathlon 1500m - Heat 1 - 1:05 AM (August 1) Women's 400m Hurdles: Final - 1:22 AM (August 1) Men's 400m Hurdles: Final - 1:30 AM (August 1) Men's 200m: Final - 1:55 AM (August 1) Women's 200m: Final - 2:16 AM (August 1) August 1, Saturday Men's Shot Put F57: Final - 2:35 PM Men's Triple Jump: Final - 2:40 PM Men's 1500m T54: Final - 2:50 PM Women's 10,000m Race Walk: Final - 3:00 PM Men's Discus Throw: Final - 4:20 PM Men's 400m: Final - 4:30 PM Women's 400m: Final - 4:50 PM Women's 4x100m Relay: Round 1 - 5:05 PM Men's 4x100m Relay: Round 1 - 5:25 PM Women's 200m T38: Final - 5:54 PM Men's Pole Vault: Final - 11:35 PM Women's Long Jump: Final - 11:40 PM Women's 400m T54: Final - 11:58 PM Women's Javelin Throw: Final - 12:05 AM (August 2) Men's 5000m: Final - 12:15 AM (August 2) Men's 4x100m Relay: Final - 12:45 AM (August 2) Women's 4x100m Relay: Final - 12:56 AM (August 2) Men's 800m: Final - 1:15 AM (August 2) Men's One Mile: Final - 1:25 AM (August 2) Mixed 4x400m Relay: Final - 1:50 AM (August 2) Women's One Mile: Final - 2:15 AM (August 2)

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Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics schedule: India's full fixtures, timings and stars to watch

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday (July 27) inaugurated the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex, officially opening the seven-day tournament that will run until August 2. The championship has brought together leading table tennis players from 25 Commonwealth nations. During the inauguration ceremony, Gupta reaffirmed the Delhi government's commitment to promoting sports and supporting athletes while highlighting the capital's growing stature as an international sporting destination.&nbsp;CM Rekha Gupta said the event reflects Delhi’s growing reputation as a destination for international sporting events. "Delhi has a long legacy of hosting international sporting events and the championship will further strengthen the city’s position on the global sporting map. Delhi government is committed to ensuring world-class infrastructure, seamless arrangements and an excellent sporting environment for players and spectators alike."<h2>How many teams will be competing in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026?</h2>The championship features athletes from England, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, Scotland, Wales, Nigeria, Kenya, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and several other Commonwealth countries. The finals are scheduled to take place on August 2 across seven medal events.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-dictator-idi-amins-boxer-grandson-aziz-abdul-inspired-by-grandfathers-achievements-1785132487810">CWG 2026: Dictator Idi Amin's boxer grandson 'inspired' by grandfather's ‘achievements’</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">From 27th July, Delhi becomes the home of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026. For seven days, Thyagraj Stadium will bring together athletes from 25 Commonwealth nations for a showcase of world-class table tennis, exceptional skill and sporting excellence.… <a href="https://t.co/3mUZclr0Zj">pic.twitter.com/3mUZclr0Zj</a>&mdash; CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) <a href="https://x.com/CMODelhi/status/2081364028442734658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>India names strong squad</h2>India has announced a formidable squad led by four Olympians, Sreeja Akula, G Sathiyan, Manav Thakkar and Harmeet Desai.Harmeet Desai enters the tournament as the defending men's singles champion, while Manush Shah, currently ranked world no. 2 in men's doubles alongside Manav Thakkar, is also part of the Indian contingent. Among India's men's singles players, Manav Thakkar is ranked world no. 38, followed by Manush Shah at world no. 40.<h2>Manika Batra left out</h2>A major talking point ahead of the tournament is the absence of India's top-ranked women's singles player, Manika Batra. The experienced paddler, who has won four Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships gold medals, has not been included in the Indian squad. However, six members of India's title-winning 2019 team have retained their places, including Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah, G Sathiyan, Harmeet Desai, Sreeja Akula and Sutirtha Mukherjee.<h2>England, Australia among top contenders</h2>India is expected to face stiff competition from traditional powerhouses England and Australia. England's squad features experienced players Sam Walker, Tin-Tin Ho and Maria Tsaptsinos, while Australia's campaign will be spearheaded by Olympians Nicholas Lum and Minhyung Jee.&nbsp;The championship will feature seven medal events:<ul><li>Men's Team</li><li>Women's Team</li><li>Men's Singles</li><li>Women's Singles</li><li>Men's Doubles</li><li>Women's Doubles</li><li>Mixed Doubles</li></ul>

<h2>India team for Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Men’s Team</td><td>Women’s Team</td></tr><tr><td>Manav Thakkar</td><td>Syndrela Das</td></tr><tr><td>Manush Shah</td><td>Sreeja Akula</td></tr><tr><td>Sathiyan Gnanasekaran</td><td>Yashaswini Ghorpade</td></tr><tr><td>Harmeet Desai</td><td>Sutirtha Mukherjee</td></tr><tr><td>Payas Jain</td><td>Swastika Ghosh</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at Thyagaraj Sports Complex. India fields a strong squad led by Olympians while Manika Batra misses out

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday (July 27) inaugurated the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex, officially opening the seven-day tournament that will run until August 2. The championship has brought together leading table tennis players from 25 Commonwealth nations. During the inauguration ceremony, Gupta reaffirmed the Delhi government's commitment to promoting sports and supporting athletes while highlighting the capital's growing stature as an international sporting destination. CM Rekha Gupta said the event reflects Delhi’s growing reputation as a destination for international sporting events. "Delhi has a long legacy of hosting international sporting events and the championship will further strengthen the city’s position on the global sporting map. Delhi government is committed to ensuring world-class infrastructure, seamless arrangements and an excellent sporting environment for players and spectators alike." How many teams will be competing in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026? The championship features athletes from England, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, Scotland, Wales, Nigeria, Kenya, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and several other Commonwealth countries. The finals are scheduled to take place on August 2 across seven medal events. Also Read: CWG 2026: Dictator Idi Amin's boxer grandson 'inspired' by grandfather's ‘achievements’

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in Delhi as India name a strong squad for the tournament

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026

Aziz Abdul, grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, is fighting for a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Aziz, who is famous as 'Ringo', doesn't shy away from his connection with Amin, who had self proclaimed himself as 'king of Scotland.' In fact, Aziz says that his "grandfather’s achievements inspired me," who himself was Uganda's light-heavyweight title winner for nine consecutive years from 1951-1960. Later on, Amin seized power in 1971 and served as Military dictator of Uganda. His reign saw killing of nearly 500,000 people. He was overthrown in 1979 and sent to exile, where he died in 2003 in Saudi Arabia.<h2>Aziz Abdul vying for medal in Commonwealth Games 2026</h2>Aziz will face Damar Thomas in the first round on Wednesday (Jul 29), and hopes to gets inspiration from his grandfather, saying: "He was a heavyweight boxer like myself, and I am so proud of him."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-from-failing-to-qualify-to-winning-silver-weightlifter-raja-muthupandi-complete-dream-comeback-1785127746069">CWG 2026: From failing to qualify to winning silver - Weightlifter Raja Muthupandi complete dream comeback</a>"Lions give back to lions. A lion cannot give back to a dog or a camel. A lion must resemble a lion. It is what it is. I am a real warrior. I am the son of the son," he added.Aziz aims to be the 'new King of Scotland' as the games are being held Glasgow, Scotland. Aziz's grandfather had declared himself King of Scotland in 1976 serving in the King’s African Rifles regiment in his twenties."I know the British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, but my idol is Mike Tyson: the baddest man on the planet. If I win the gold medal, I will be the baddest man in the Commonwealth, the baddest man in Glasgow, and the new king of Scotland," Aziz says.<h2>Who is Damar Thomas?</h2>21-year-old Thomas is European youth champion and has the aim to become the fourth consecutive English winner of the super-heavyweight title.

Aziz will face Damar Thomas in the first round on Wednesday (Jul 29), and hopes to gets inspiration from his grandfather, saying: "He was a heavyweight boxer like myself, and I am so proud of him."

Aziz Abdul, grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, is fighting for a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Aziz, who is famous as 'Ringo', doesn't shy away from his connection with Amin, who had self proclaimed himself as 'king of Scotland.' In fact, Aziz says that his "grandfather’s achievements inspired me," who himself was Uganda's light-heavyweight title winner for nine consecutive years from 1951-1960. Later on, Amin seized power in 1971 and served as Military dictator of Uganda. His reign saw killing of nearly 500,000 people. He was overthrown in 1979 and sent to exile, where he died in 2003 in Saudi Arabia. Aziz Abdul vying for medal in Commonwealth Games 2026 Aziz will face Damar Thomas in the first round on Wednesday (Jul 29), and hopes to gets inspiration from his grandfather, saying: "He was a heavyweight boxer like myself, and I am so proud of him." Also Read - CWG 2026: From failing to qualify to winning silver - Weightlifter Raja Muthupandi complete dream comeback "Lions give back to lions. A lion cannot give back to a dog or a camel. A lion must resemble a lion. It is what it is. I am a real warrior. I am the son of the son," he added. Aziz aims to be the 'new King of Scotland' as the games are being held Glasgow, Scotland. Aziz's grandfather had declared himself King of Scotland in 1976 serving in the King’s African Rifles regiment in his twenties. "I know the British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, but my idol is Mike Tyson: the baddest man on the planet. If I win the gold medal, I will be the baddest man in the Commonwealth, the baddest man in Glasgow, and the new king of Scotland," Aziz says. Who is Damar Thomas? 21-year-old Thomas is European youth champion and has the aim to become the fourth consecutive English winner of the super-heavyweight title.

Aziz will face Damar Thomas in the first round on Wednesday (Jul 29), and hopes to gets inspiration from his grandfather, saying: "He was a heavyweight boxer like myself, and I am so proud of him."

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Raja Muthupandi had failed to qualify for the Commonwealth Games 2022 held in Birmingham, United Kingdom but has completed his comeback with a silver in Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Muthupandi won the silver in men's 65 kg on Sunday (Jul 26) for India's fourth medal at Glasgow and third in weightlifting. Muthupandi joined Rishikanta Singh (silver) ad Mirabai Chanu (gold) as medal-winning weightlifters for India at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026. In Muthupandi's event, Malaysia’s Aznil Bidin won gold (299 kg) and Papua New Guinea’s Morea Baru won bronze (282 kg). Muthupandi's total was 286 kg - 126 kg in snatch and 160 kg in clean and jerk.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hat-trick-mirabai-chanu-wins-india-s-first-gold-at-cwg-2026-breaks-games-record-1785077790825">HAT-TRICK! Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold at CWG 2026; scripts history</a><h2>How Muthupandi won silver in men's 65 kg weightlifting?</h2>Raja started with 126 kg in snatch but failed to successfully lift it. The athlete, however, showed immense determination but lifted the weight in second attempt. In his third attempt, Raja failed to lift 129 kg and ended the snatch leg with a best of 126 kg.In clean and jerk, Raja started with 158 kg but failed to lift it in the first attempt. Despite the failure, Raja added two more kilos in the second attempt and much to everyone's surprise, managed to lift 160 kg. In his third attempt, Raja tried to lift Games record 170 kg but failed to do so. He ended the competition with a total of 286 kg - good enough for a silver behind Malaysia's Aznil Bidin who lifted a Games record total of 299 kg. Watch the moment below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Proud Moment for Indian Weightlifting! Many congratulations to Raja Muthupandi for clinching Silver in Men&#39;s 65kg Weightlifting. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Cheer4Bharat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4Bharat</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CWG2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWG2026</a> <a href="https://t.co/qjldVR9ja5">pic.twitter.com/qjldVR9ja5</a>&mdash; Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) <a href="https://x.com/mansukhmandviya/status/2081552652031385645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Raja completes his journey from injury to medal</h2>In 2019 Commonwealth Championship, Raja had suffered a ligament tear in right elbow which required a surgery. He stayed away from the sport for almost two years before making a comeback at 2021 National Championship. The athlete, however, failed to qualify for Commonwealth Games 2022 after finishing third in the national event. The 26-year-old, however, has shown immense determination visible in his medal winning performance in the ongoing Commonwealth Games.&nbsp;

Glasgow 2026: Raja won the silver in men's 65 kg weightlifting after failing to qualify for the games four years back in 2022 due to an injury in 2019.

Raja Muthupandi had failed to qualify for the Commonwealth Games 2022 held in Birmingham, United Kingdom but has completed his comeback with a silver in Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Muthupandi won the silver in men's 65 kg on Sunday (Jul 26) for India's fourth medal at Glasgow and third in weightlifting. Muthupandi joined Rishikanta Singh (silver) ad Mirabai Chanu (gold) as medal-winning weightlifters for India at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026. In Muthupandi's event, Malaysia’s Aznil Bidin won gold (299 kg) and Papua New Guinea’s Morea Baru won bronze (282 kg). Muthupandi's total was 286 kg - 126 kg in snatch and 160 kg in clean and jerk. Also Read - HAT-TRICK! Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold at CWG 2026; scripts history How Muthupandi won silver in men's 65 kg weightlifting? Raja started with 126 kg in snatch but failed to successfully lift it. The athlete, however, showed immense determination but lifted the weight in second attempt. In his third attempt, Raja failed to lift 129 kg and ended the snatch leg with a best of 126 kg. In clean and jerk, Raja started with 158 kg but failed to lift it in the first attempt. Despite the failure, Raja added two more kilos in the second attempt and much to everyone's surprise, managed to lift 160 kg. In his third attempt, Raja tried to lift Games record 170 kg but failed to do so. He ended the competition with a total of 286 kg - good enough for a silver behind Malaysia's Aznil Bidin who lifted a Games record total of 299 kg. Watch the moment below:

Glasgow 2026: Raja won the silver in men's 65 kg weightlifting after failing to qualify for the games four years back in 2022 due to an injury in 2019.

CWG 2026: From failing to qualify to winning silver - Weightlifter Raja Muthupandi complete dream comeback

Lewis Hamilton has hit out a Ferrari's decision to pull him into the pit stop which ended up costing him a potential podium position in the Sunday's (Jul 26) Hungary Grand Prix. Hamilton was given five-second penalty for speeding in pit lane and finished fifth on the race leaderboard. He now trails 50 points to leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes in <a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2026/drivers">drivers' standing of the season</a>. Antonelli, who finished the Sunday's race at third place, has 219 points while Hamilton, seven-time world champion, is second with 169 points.<h2>Hamilton questions Ferrari's strategy in Hungarian Grand Prix</h2>Hamilton was called into the pit lane for a tyre replacement when virtual safety car was on. He lost the track position because of the move and didn't like strategy one bit."It was pretty bad. Pretty frustrating," he said after the race. "I definitely don’t think we should have taken the stop but the call came literally just before the pit-lane entry and I didn’t have time to debate.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-1-malaysia-to-host-rescheduled-bahrain-grand-prix-at-sepang-in-october-1785070461332">Formula 1: Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang in October</a>"I would never have stopped if it meant I was giving up track position. I may have been able to hold on to P2. He [Verstappen] was catching me but most likely it would have been P3 [in front of Antonelli] and it would have been much better. Instead, I lost a bunch of points."<h2>What next for Hamilton?</h2>The F1 2026 season now goes into the break with the next race, Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled nearly a month later on August 23. Hamilton welcomed the break and said: "I’ll work hard to try and come back, reset. There’s still a lot of places to take. I’m going to try and make sure I don’t give them any reason to give any penalties moving forwards."Hamilton is under pressure from Mercedes' George Russell who is just nine points behind on drivers' standings at 160 points on third place.

Hamilton was called into the pit lane for a tyre replacement when virtual safety car was on. He lost the track position because of the move and didn't like strategy one bit.

Lewis Hamilton has hit out a Ferrari's decision to pull him into the pit stop which ended up costing him a potential podium position in the Sunday's (Jul 26) Hungary Grand Prix. Hamilton was given five-second penalty for speeding in pit lane and finished fifth on the race leaderboard. He now trails 50 points to leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes in drivers' standing of the season. Antonelli, who finished the Sunday's race at third place, has 219 points while Hamilton, seven-time world champion, is second with 169 points. Hamilton questions Ferrari's strategy in Hungarian Grand Prix Hamilton was called into the pit lane for a tyre replacement when virtual safety car was on. He lost the track position because of the move and didn't like strategy one bit. "It was pretty bad. Pretty frustrating," he said after the race. "I definitely don’t think we should have taken the stop but the call came literally just before the pit-lane entry and I didn’t have time to debate. Also Read - Formula 1: Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang in October "I would never have stopped if it meant I was giving up track position. I may have been able to hold on to P2. He [Verstappen] was catching me but most likely it would have been P3 [in front of Antonelli] and it would have been much better. Instead, I lost a bunch of points." What next for Hamilton? The F1 2026 season now goes into the break with the next race, Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled nearly a month later on August 23. Hamilton welcomed the break and said: "I’ll work hard to try and come back, reset. There’s still a lot of places to take. I’m going to try and make sure I don’t give them any reason to give any penalties moving forwards." Hamilton is under pressure from Mercedes' George Russell who is just nine points behind on drivers' standings at 160 points on third place.

Hamilton was called into the pit lane for a tyre replacement when virtual safety car was on. He lost the track position because of the move and didn't like strategy one bit.

F1 2026: Hamilton calls Ferrari's decision-making at Hungarian Grand Prix 'pretty bad and frustrating'

VVS Laxman, India head coach for Zimbabwe tour, says teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has matured a lot but must improve his overall fitness. The statement comes after Sooryavanshi helped India beat Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the third and final T20I of the series which the world champions won 3-0. The 15-year-old scored 81 off 49 balls and was named Player of the Match for his performance. Sooryavanshi had also hit a fifty in the first T20I as well and was named Player of the Series for 151 runs in three matches.<h2>Laxman shares improvement area for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</h2>Laxman has seen Vaibhav from close quarters in the last 2-3 years including at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). The teenage batter got his India call up after impressing in his breakout IPL 2026 where he won the Orange Cap (most runs by a player in the tournament) for 776 runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-test-injury-woes-hit-india-as-washington-sundar-doubtful-jasprit-bumrah-under-watch-saransh-jain-in-line-for-maiden-call-up-1785068392291">IND vs SL Test series: Washington Sundar doubtful, Jasprit Bumrah under watch</a>Laxman, while impressed with Sooryavanshi's growth, says: "The one area we want him to improve is his overall fitness. He's a very young boy. He himself wants to get better in every aspect of the game. Even today, when he got injured [while attempting a diving catch running in from deep square leg], he still wanted to stay on the field. It was our physio who asked him to come off. That's the eagerness and earnestness he has to contribute in every possible way to the team."<h2>What next for India and Sooryavanshi?</h2>India next play two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka and Vaibhav is not expected to be a part of it. After the Sri Lanka tour, India host West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is before heading to New Zealand for a full tour of five ODIs, five T20Is, and two Tests. Sooryavanshi might find a place in India T20I squad against West Indies at home and his performance ix expected to decide a place in New Zealand tour squad.

Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Series in IND vs ZIM three-T20I series for 151 runs including 81 in the final match.

VVS Laxman, India head coach for Zimbabwe tour, says teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has matured a lot but must improve his overall fitness. The statement comes after Sooryavanshi helped India beat Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the third and final T20I of the series which the world champions won 3-0. The 15-year-old scored 81 off 49 balls and was named Player of the Match for his performance. Sooryavanshi had also hit a fifty in the first T20I as well and was named Player of the Series for 151 runs in three matches. Laxman shares improvement area for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Laxman has seen Vaibhav from close quarters in the last 2-3 years including at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). The teenage batter got his India call up after impressing in his breakout IPL 2026 where he won the Orange Cap (most runs by a player in the tournament) for 776 runs. Also Read - IND vs SL Test series: Washington Sundar doubtful, Jasprit Bumrah under watch Laxman, while impressed with Sooryavanshi's growth, says: "The one area we want him to improve is his overall fitness. He's a very young boy. He himself wants to get better in every aspect of the game. Even today, when he got injured [while attempting a diving catch running in from deep square leg], he still wanted to stay on the field. It was our physio who asked him to come off. That's the eagerness and earnestness he has to contribute in every possible way to the team." What next for India and Sooryavanshi? India next play two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka and Vaibhav is not expected to be a part of it. After the Sri Lanka tour, India host West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is before heading to New Zealand for a full tour of five ODIs, five T20Is, and two Tests. Sooryavanshi might find a place in India T20I squad against West Indies at home and his performance ix expected to decide a place in New Zealand tour squad.

Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Series in IND vs ZIM three-T20I series for 151 runs including 81 in the final match.

IND vs ZIM: Laxman wants Sooryavanshi 'to improve his overall fitness'

Tadej Pogacar ticked off a "big goal" as he claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der Poel won a sensational 21st and final stage around Paris on Sunday. Two-time world champion Pogacar joined Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as the most successful riders in Tour history."I'm really incredibly proud to be a fifth time winner of the biggest race in the world," Pogacar told France Televisions.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-1-world-champion-lando-norris-storms-to-first-win-of-2026-season-at-hungarian-grand-prix-1785086374685">Formula 1: World champion Lando Norris storms to first win of 2026 season at Hungarian Grand Prix</a>"It was a big goal to get five and, I'm not going to lie, it's one goal achieved."Pogacar had all but secured his historic title during the previous two mountain stages that finished on the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb.The 27-year-old Slovenian won five stages and had been in yellow since his victory in the Pyrenean sixth stage.He now has 26 stage victories in total, putting him fourth in the all-time list behind only Mark Cavendish (35), Merckx (34) and Hinault (28).He also surpassed both Indurain and Chris Froome for total days spent in yellow with 70, and trails now only Hinault (75) and Merckx (96).He is the youngest rider to have won five Tours, more than a year younger than Merckx was in achieving the same feat, and is the first person to finish on the podium seven years running.He is also the only rider to have been on the podium in nine consecutive Grand Tours.And the Slovenian played his part in a stunning final stage, which was shortened to 88.7km due to wildfires raging in the southwest.Van der Poel and Pogacar escaped together on the final climb up Montmartre with 10km to ride and then fought to the finish with a chasing group of sprinters closing in.As Pogacar's strength sapped inside the last 700 metres, and with the chasers just seconds behind, Van der Poel struck out alone.The cobbled classics specialist held on to win by half a bike length in a photo finish from his Alpecin Premier Tech teammate Jasper Philipsen, with Mads Pedersen in third."(For) a year I was thinking about this, and I was sick last year and had to watch this stage on television," said Van der Poel."I was already thinking about this moment, and the way it went, it's a dream."It was super hard to be up there with the best rider in the world, all my respect for Tadej."<h2>Historic Tour</h2>It was Van der Poel's second stage victory in the 113th edition of the Tour and his fourth in total.Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel finished second overall, almost six and a half minutes back, with Mexican Isaac Del Toro in third.It was a successful Tour for Dane Pedersen, who won the sprinters' green jersey competition.Richard Carapaz of Ecuador triumphed in the polkadot King of the Mountains jersey category, and Del Toro finished in the best young rider's white jersey.Carapaz, who won two mountain stages, was also voted as the Tour's most combative rider.French great Julian Alaphilippe, a two-time world champion, announced that he had competed in his final Tour.The 34-year-old famously held the coveted yellow jersey for 14 days in 2019 before losing it two days before reaching Paris.It was a historic Tour in many ways.It was only the third time in 113 editions after 1926 and 1999 that no Frenchman has won a stage.But even more remarkable is that it is the first time in 302 Grand Tours -- including the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana -- that no rider from either France, Italy or Spain has won a stage.By contrast riders from Slovenia, Mexico, Ecuador and Denmark won stages -- showing just how much cycling has expanded beyond its traditional western European founding base.The entire peloton set a new record for the fastest ever road stage.The 11th from Vichy to Nevers was ridden at an average speed of 50.9kph, beating the old record of 50.35kph from 1990.By finishing third, Del Toro became the first Mexican to finish on a Tour podium, while fourth-placed Paul Seixas at 19 was the youngest rider in the Grande Boucle since Adrien Cento in 1937.

Pogacar had all but secured his historic title during the previous two mountain stages that finished on the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb.

Tadej Pogacar ticked off a "big goal" as he claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der Poel won a sensational 21st and final stage around Paris on Sunday. Two-time world champion Pogacar joined Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as the most successful riders in Tour history. "I'm really incredibly proud to be a fifth time winner of the biggest race in the world," Pogacar told France Televisions. Also Read - Formula 1: World champion Lando Norris storms to first win of 2026 season at Hungarian Grand Prix "It was a big goal to get five and, I'm not going to lie, it's one goal achieved." Pogacar had all but secured his historic title during the previous two mountain stages that finished on the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb. The 27-year-old Slovenian won five stages and had been in yellow since his victory in the Pyrenean sixth stage. He now has 26 stage victories in total, putting him fourth in the all-time list behind only Mark Cavendish (35), Merckx (34) and Hinault (28). He also surpassed both Indurain and Chris Froome for total days spent in yellow with 70, and trails now only Hinault (75) and Merckx (96). He is the youngest rider to have won five Tours, more than a year younger than Merckx was in achieving the same feat, and is the first person to finish on the podium seven years running. He is also the only rider to have been on the podium in nine consecutive Grand Tours. And the Slovenian played his part in a stunning final stage, which was shortened to 88.7km due to wildfires raging in the southwest. Van der Poel and Pogacar escaped together on the final climb up Montmartre with 10km to ride and then fought to the finish with a chasing group of sprinters closing in. As Pogacar's strength sapped inside the last 700 metres, and with the chasers just seconds behind, Van der Poel struck out alone. The cobbled classics specialist held on to win by half a bike length in a photo finish from his Alpecin Premier Tech teammate Jasper Philipsen, with Mads Pedersen in third. "(For) a year I was thinking about this, and I was sick last year and had to watch this stage on television," said Van der Poel. "I was already thinking about this moment, and the way it went, it's a dream. "It was super hard to be up there with the best rider in the world, all my respect for Tadej." Historic Tour It was Van der Poel's second stage victory in the 113th edition of the Tour and his fourth in total. Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel finished second overall, almost six and a half minutes back, with Mexican Isaac Del Toro in third. It was a successful Tour for Dane Pedersen, who won the sprinters' green jersey competition. Richard Carapaz of Ecuador triumphed in the polkadot King of the Mountains jersey category, and Del Toro finished in the best young rider's white jersey. Carapaz, who won two mountain stages, was also voted as the Tour's most combative rider. French great Julian Alaphilippe, a two-time world champion, announced that he had competed in his final Tour. The 34-year-old famously held the coveted yellow jersey for 14 days in 2019 before losing it two days before reaching Paris. It was a historic Tour in many ways. It was only the third time in 113 editions after 1926 and 1999 that no Frenchman has won a stage. But even more remarkable is that it is the first time in 302 Grand Tours -- including the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana -- that no rider from either France, Italy or Spain has won a stage. By contrast riders from Slovenia, Mexico, Ecuador and Denmark won stages -- showing just how much cycling has expanded beyond its traditional western European founding base. The entire peloton set a new record for the fastest ever road stage. The 11th from Vichy to Nevers was ridden at an average speed of 50.9kph, beating the old record of 50.35kph from 1990. By finishing third, Del Toro became the first Mexican to finish on a Tour podium, while fourth-placed Paul Seixas at 19 was the youngest rider in the Grande Boucle since Adrien Cento in 1937.

Pogacar had all but secured his historic title during the previous two mountain stages that finished on the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb.

Two-time world champ Tadej Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France

World champion Lando Norris claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season with a commanding drive at the Hungarian Grand Prix, leading McLaren to a third consecutive triumph at the Hungaroring. Starting from pole position, the 26-year-old Briton recovered brilliantly after a difficult opening lap to finish 15 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed the podium after another impressive performance.&nbsp;The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and fifth respectively, followed by Isack Hadjar, George Russell and Liam Lawson. Audi's Nico Huelkenberg secured his first points of the season by finishing ninth, while Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad rounded out the top ten. The victory marked Norris' 12th Formula 1 career win and a successful title defence at the Hungaroring, where he also triumphed last season.&nbsp;Antonelli's podium further strengthened his lead in the drivers' championship, extending his advantage over Hamilton to 50 points heading into the summer break. "Beautiful," said Norris on team radio. "The car was unbelievable today! Flying! "It's probably the best pace I've ever had," he said. “This track is good for us.” Verstappen admitted Red Bull had exceeded expectations despite lacking outright pace. "I didn't expect it today, we had to work very hard for this," he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-pm-modi-to-mandaviya-india-salutes-mirabai-chanu-s-record-breaking-gold-at-cwg-2026-1785083227462">From PM Modi to Mandaviya, India salutes Mirabai Chanu's record-breaking Gold at CWG 2026</a>&nbsp;Antonelli was pleased to finish on the podium after an intense race. “It was so tough to overtake, but it is the best result for me to go into the break and now we can keep pushing.” The race started in scorching conditions with air temperatures reaching 31 degrees Celsius and track temperatures climbing to 51 degrees. Ferrari opted for soft tyres at the start while the rest of the leading contenders chose medium compounds.&nbsp;Oscar Piastri made a lightning getaway to move ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Norris ran wide at Turn Two, allowing Piastri into the lead. Lewis Hamilton also overtook Leclerc to move into fourth behind Verstappen. George Russell endured a nightmare start after his Mercedes went into anti-stall mode on the grid, dropping him from sixth to last as Antonelli moved up the order.Hamilton briefly challenged Verstappen before suffering tyre degradation and pitted early in an attempt to undercut the Red Bull driver. "Max is slow," reported Hamilton before diving into the pits on lap 14.&nbsp;Verstappen responded one lap later and reclaimed position from Hamilton with a decisive move at Turn One. As the race unfolded, varying tyre strategies reshuffled the order, with Antonelli briefly leading before Norris regained control after making full use of fresher tyres. McLaren's hopes of a one-two finish ended when Piastri retired with gearbox problems, triggering a Virtual Safety Car. Norris immediately pitted for soft tyres, maintaining track position over Verstappen.&nbsp;In the closing laps, Norris comfortably controlled the race to secure a dominant victory, while Verstappen held off Antonelli for second place. Hamilton crossed the line fourth on the road but dropped behind Leclerc after receiving a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane.

Lando Norris claimed his first Formula 1 win of the 2026 season with a dominant Hungarian Grand Prix victory ahead of Max Verstappen, while Kimi Antonelli finished third

World champion Lando Norris claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season with a commanding drive at the Hungarian Grand Prix, leading McLaren to a third consecutive triumph at the Hungaroring. Starting from pole position, the 26-year-old Briton recovered brilliantly after a difficult opening lap to finish 15 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed the podium after another impressive performance. The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and fifth respectively, followed by Isack Hadjar, George Russell and Liam Lawson. Audi's Nico Huelkenberg secured his first points of the season by finishing ninth, while Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad rounded out the top ten. The victory marked Norris' 12th Formula 1 career win and a successful title defence at the Hungaroring, where he also triumphed last season. Antonelli's podium further strengthened his lead in the drivers' championship, extending his advantage over Hamilton to 50 points heading into the summer break. "Beautiful," said Norris on team radio. "The car was unbelievable today! Flying! "It's probably the best pace I've ever had," he said. “This track is good for us.” Verstappen admitted Red Bull had exceeded expectations despite lacking outright pace. "I didn't expect it today, we had to work very hard for this," he said. Also Read: From PM Modi to Mandaviya, India salutes Mirabai Chanu's record-breaking Gold at CWG 2026 Antonelli was pleased to finish on the podium after an intense race. “It was so tough to overtake, but it is the best result for me to go into the break and now we can keep pushing.” The race started in scorching conditions with air temperatures reaching 31 degrees Celsius and track temperatures climbing to 51 degrees. Ferrari opted for soft tyres at the start while the rest of the leading contenders chose medium compounds. Oscar Piastri made a lightning getaway to move ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Norris ran wide at Turn Two, allowing Piastri into the lead. Lewis Hamilton also overtook Leclerc to move into fourth behind Verstappen. George Russell endured a nightmare start after his Mercedes went into anti-stall mode on the grid, dropping him from sixth to last as Antonelli moved up the order. Hamilton briefly challenged Verstappen before suffering tyre degradation and pitted early in an attempt to undercut the Red Bull driver. "Max is slow," reported Hamilton before diving into the pits on lap 14. Verstappen responded one lap later and reclaimed position from Hamilton with a decisive move at Turn One. As the race unfolded, varying tyre strategies reshuffled the order, with Antonelli briefly leading before Norris regained control after making full use of fresher tyres. McLaren's hopes of a one-two finish ended when Piastri retired with gearbox problems, triggering a Virtual Safety Car. Norris immediately pitted for soft tyres, maintaining track position over Verstappen. In the closing laps, Norris comfortably controlled the race to secure a dominant victory, while Verstappen held off Antonelli for second place. Hamilton crossed the line fourth on the road but dropped behind Leclerc after receiving a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane.

Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Red Bull's Max Verstappen as McLaren celebrated a third straight victory at the Hungaroring

Formula 1: World champion Lando Norris storms to first win of 2026 season at Hungarian Grand Prix

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, BJP MP Anurag Thakur and several other leaders congratulated Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu after she clinched India's first gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 with a historic victory in the women's 49kg weightlifting event. Chanu became the first Indian weightlifter to win three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals, having previously topped the podium at the 2018 and 2022 editions. She also rewrote the record books by setting new Commonwealth and Games records during her gold-winning performance.&nbsp;PM Narendra Modi posted on X saying, “Another glorious chapter in Indian Weightlifting! The talented Mirabai Chanu once again showcased her skills at the Commonwealth Games with a stunning performance in the 48 kg category and winning Gold. With back-to-back Commonwealth Games Golds and an overall fourth CWG medal to her name, she remains an inspiration for every Indian. Congratulations to her! Best wishes for the endeavours ahead. #CWG2026 @mirabai_chanu.”

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Taking to X, Mandaviya praised Chanu for her remarkable consistency and contribution to Indian sport. "A hat-trick of GOLD medals! Congratulations to @mirabai_chanu on clinching the Gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Your unwavering dedication, remarkable consistency, and extraordinary strength continue to make India proud on the global stage," Mandaviya wrote.&nbsp;Anurag Thakur also hailed Chanu's achievement, calling it the perfect start to India's campaign in Glasgow. "The Gold Saga begins. Mirabai Chanu wins the first gold medal for India in the #CWG2026 in Women's 49Kg Weightlifting. She has become India's first weightlifter to score a hat-trick of Gold Medals in the Commonwealth Games. Her unwavering dedication and commitment to the sports continues to make our country proud. Jai Hind," Thakur wrote on X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hat-trick-mirabai-chanu-wins-india-s-first-gold-at-cwg-2026-breaks-games-record-1785077790825">HAT-TRICK! Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold at CWG 2026; breaks Games record</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The Gold Saga begins 🥇 Mirabai Chanu wins the first gold medal for India in the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CWG2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWG2026</a> in Women&#39;s 48 Kg Weightlifting. She has become India&#39;s first weightlifter to score a hat-trick of Gold Medals in the Commonwealth Games. Her unwavering dedication and commitment to the… <a href="https://t.co/GX93NRdcex">pic.twitter.com/GX93NRdcex</a>&mdash; Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) <a href="https://x.com/ianuragthakur/status/2081407356769071559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier in the competition, Chanu opened with a Commonwealth record lift of 85kg in the snatch to take command of the event. In the clean and jerk, she failed her opening attempt at 82kg but bounced back immediately by clearing the weight on her second attempt. She then successfully lifted 85kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk, setting another Commonwealth and Games record. Chanu capped off her memorable outing by clearing 105kg, comfortably sealing the gold medal and completing a historic hat-trick of Commonwealth Games titles.&nbsp;Her triumph also delivered India's first gold medal of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, giving the country's campaign a dream start.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to Mirabai Chanu on winning the Gold Medal in Weightlifting at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Her unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence have brought glory to the nation. This remarkable achievement reflects the spirit of… <a href="https://t.co/mzM8dw82lH">pic.twitter.com/mzM8dw82lH</a>&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://x.com/rajnathsingh/status/2081396834841608550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A hat-trick of GOLD medals! 🥇🥇🥇 Congratulations to <a href="https://x.com/mirabai_chanu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mirabai_chanu</a> on clinching the Gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Your unwavering dedication, remarkable consistency, and extraordinary strength continue to make India proud on the global stage. 🇮🇳<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Cheer4Bharat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4Bharat</a> <a href="https://t.co/CU6j7ltXlU">pic.twitter.com/CU6j7ltXlU</a>&mdash; Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) <a href="https://x.com/mansukhmandviya/status/2081395624923296120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 with record-breaking lifts. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and BJP MP Anurag Thakur congratulated the Olympic medallist on completing a historic hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, BJP MP Anurag Thakur and several other leaders congratulated Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu after she clinched India's first gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 with a historic victory in the women's 49kg weightlifting event. Chanu became the first Indian weightlifter to win three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals, having previously topped the podium at the 2018 and 2022 editions. She also rewrote the record books by setting new Commonwealth and Games records during her gold-winning performance. PM Narendra Modi posted on X saying, “Another glorious chapter in Indian Weightlifting! The talented Mirabai Chanu once again showcased her skills at the Commonwealth Games with a stunning performance in the 48 kg category and winning Gold. With back-to-back Commonwealth Games Golds and an overall fourth CWG medal to her name, she remains an inspiration for every Indian. Congratulations to her! Best wishes for the endeavours ahead. #CWG2026 @mirabai_chanu.”

Mirabai Chanu won India's first CWG 2026 gold with record lifts, earning congratulations from PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Anurag Thakur and more

From PM Modi to Mandaviya, India salutes Mirabai Chanu's record-breaking Gold at CWG 2026

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu created history by winning her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, powering India to its first gold of the Glasgow 2026 Games with a dominant performance in the women's 48kg weightlifting event. Chanu, who had previously won gold medals at the 2018 Gold Coast and 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, delivered another memorable display by lifting 105kg in the clean and jerk to seal the title.&nbsp;The Manipur weightlifter had already laid the foundation for victory in the snatch, where she lifted 85kg to set a new Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth record. She endured a nervous start in the clean and jerk after failing to clear her opening lift of 82kg. However, the Indian star bounced back brilliantly, successfully lifting 82kg on her second attempt before clearing 85kg in her third lift to improve the Games and Commonwealth record once again.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-3rd-t20i-sooryavanshi-s-81-yadav-s-3-29-help-india-beat-zimbabwe-by-35-runs-sweep-series-3-0-1785076614022">IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Sooryavanshi's 81, Yadav's 3/29 help India beat Zimbabwe by 35 runs; sweep series 3-0</a>&nbsp;With the gold virtually secured, Chanu attempted 105kg and successfully completed the lift, drawing loud cheers from the crowd as she completed a remarkable hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals. The triumph adds another glittering chapter to Chanu's illustrious career while handing India its first gold medal at Glasgow 2026.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, India's Chanambam Rishikanta Singh narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's competition despite an impressive performance. The Indian lifter finished with a combined total of 264kg (121kg snatch + 143kg clean and jerk).&nbsp;Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan claimed the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record total of 273kg (121kg snatch + 152kg clean and jerk), while Kenya's Joshua Mboya secured bronze with 260kg (115kg + 145kg). Rishikanta impressed in the snatch competition, successfully lifting 116kg before improving to 119kg. On his final attempt, he cleared 121kg to set a new personal best and break the Commonwealth Games snatch record, but it was not enough to earn a place on the podium.

Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, breaking the Games record with a total lift of 190 kg to secure her third consecutive Commonwealth title

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu created history by winning her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, powering India to its first gold of the Glasgow 2026 Games with a dominant performance in the women's 48kg weightlifting event. Chanu, who had previously won gold medals at the 2018 Gold Coast and 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, delivered another memorable display by lifting 105kg in the clean and jerk to seal the title. The Manipur weightlifter had already laid the foundation for victory in the snatch, where she lifted 85kg to set a new Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth record. She endured a nervous start in the clean and jerk after failing to clear her opening lift of 82kg. However, the Indian star bounced back brilliantly, successfully lifting 82kg on her second attempt before clearing 85kg in her third lift to improve the Games and Commonwealth record once again. Also Read: IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Sooryavanshi's 81, Yadav's 3/29 help India beat Zimbabwe by 35 runs; sweep series 3-0 With the gold virtually secured, Chanu attempted 105kg and successfully completed the lift, drawing loud cheers from the crowd as she completed a remarkable hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals. The triumph adds another glittering chapter to Chanu's illustrious career while handing India its first gold medal at Glasgow 2026. Earlier in the day, India's Chanambam Rishikanta Singh narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's competition despite an impressive performance. The Indian lifter finished with a combined total of 264kg (121kg snatch + 143kg clean and jerk). Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan claimed the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record total of 273kg (121kg snatch + 152kg clean and jerk), while Kenya's Joshua Mboya secured bronze with 260kg (115kg + 145kg). Rishikanta impressed in the snatch competition, successfully lifting 116kg before improving to 119kg. On his final attempt, he cleared 121kg to set a new personal best and break the Commonwealth Games snatch record, but it was not enough to earn a place on the podium.

Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold at Glasgow 2026, smashing the Commonwealth Games total lift record with 190 kg to claim a third straight title

HAT-TRICK! Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold at CWG 2026; breaks Games record

A sensational 81 from teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, backed by a disciplined bowling display spearheaded by pacer Mayank Yadav, powered India to a comfortable 35-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I in Harare on Sunday. The win also sealed a comprehensive 3-0 series sweep for India, marking an impressive turnaround after the team had suffered successive T20I series defeats against England (0-4) and Ireland (0-2).&nbsp;Defending a target of 193 on a sluggish surface, India's bowlers kept Zimbabwe under constant pressure, making the chase increasingly difficult. Despite Zimbabwe's determined effort, the hosts were unable to keep pace with the required run rate as India wrapped up the series in dominant fashion.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-1-malaysia-to-host-rescheduled-bahrain-grand-prix-at-sepang-in-october-1785070461332">Formula 1: Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang in October</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the innings, India posted a formidable 192/5, thanks to a sensational 81 off 49 balls from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenage opener laid the foundation for India's imposing total with a fearless display of strokeplay, while Rinku Singh provided the finishing touches with a quickfire cameo. Sooryavanshi struck eight fours and four sixes during his dazzling knock, while skipper Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan chipped in with valuable contributions. Brad Evans emerged as Zimbabwe's most successful bowler, picking up two wickets.&nbsp;India raced off the blocks as Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma hammered 17 runs off Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza in the opening over. Zimbabwe responded immediately in the next over when Blessing Muzarabani removed Abhishek for just two, reducing India to 38/1 after four overs. Undeterred, Sooryavanshi continued to attack alongside Ishan Kishan, taking India to 64/1 by the end of the powerplay. The youngster maintained the momentum as India reached 89/1 after nine overs before bringing up his second T20I half-century in just 31 deliveries on the fifth ball of the 10th over, pushing the total to 95/1.&nbsp;Raza then struck with the first ball of the 11th over, clean bowling Kishan for a well-made 29 off 26 balls, an innings featuring four boundaries. Shreyas Iyer joined Sooryavanshi in the middle, and the pair guided India to 123/2 after 13 overs. The teenage sensation accelerated again in the 15th over, smashing Wessly Madhevere for a six and two fours. However, the Zimbabwe all-rounder had the final say by dismissing Sooryavanshi off the last ball of the over.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi narrowly missed out on a memorable century, departing for a breathtaking 81 off 49 balls, laced with eight fours and four sixes, with India well placed at 145/3. Iyer and Tilak Varma kept the scoreboard ticking, taking India to 164/3 after 17 overs before Brad Evans removed the Indian skipper for 27 off 18 balls, including two fours.&nbsp;In the closing stages, Rinku Singh produced another impactful cameo, smashing 25 off just 14 deliveries with two fours and a six, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 11 from nine balls. Their late flourish lifted India to an imposing 192/5 from 20 overs.For Zimbabwe, Brad Evans returned figures of 2/41, while Sikandar Raza (1/40), Blessing Muzarabani (1/33) and Wessly Madhevere (1/37) claimed one wicket apiece.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starred with a brilliant 81 while Mayank Yadav led India's bowling attack in a 35-run win over Zimbabwe, sealing a dominant 3-0 T20I series sweep in Harare

A sensational 81 from teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, backed by a disciplined bowling display spearheaded by pacer Mayank Yadav, powered India to a comfortable 35-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I in Harare on Sunday. The win also sealed a comprehensive 3-0 series sweep for India, marking an impressive turnaround after the team had suffered successive T20I series defeats against England (0-4) and Ireland (0-2). Defending a target of 193 on a sluggish surface, India's bowlers kept Zimbabwe under constant pressure, making the chase increasingly difficult. Despite Zimbabwe's determined effort, the hosts were unable to keep pace with the required run rate as India wrapped up the series in dominant fashion. Also Read: Formula 1: Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang in October Earlier in the innings, India posted a formidable 192/5, thanks to a sensational 81 off 49 balls from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenage opener laid the foundation for India's imposing total with a fearless display of strokeplay, while Rinku Singh provided the finishing touches with a quickfire cameo. Sooryavanshi struck eight fours and four sixes during his dazzling knock, while skipper Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan chipped in with valuable contributions. Brad Evans emerged as Zimbabwe's most successful bowler, picking up two wickets. India raced off the blocks as Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma hammered 17 runs off Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza in the opening over. Zimbabwe responded immediately in the next over when Blessing Muzarabani removed Abhishek for just two, reducing India to 38/1 after four overs. Undeterred, Sooryavanshi continued to attack alongside Ishan Kishan, taking India to 64/1 by the end of the powerplay. The youngster maintained the momentum as India reached 89/1 after nine overs before bringing up his second T20I half-century in just 31 deliveries on the fifth ball of the 10th over, pushing the total to 95/1. Raza then struck with the first ball of the 11th over, clean bowling Kishan for a well-made 29 off 26 balls, an innings featuring four boundaries. Shreyas Iyer joined Sooryavanshi in the middle, and the pair guided India to 123/2 after 13 overs. The teenage sensation accelerated again in the 15th over, smashing Wessly Madhevere for a six and two fours. However, the Zimbabwe all-rounder had the final say by dismissing Sooryavanshi off the last ball of the over. Sooryavanshi narrowly missed out on a memorable century, departing for a breathtaking 81 off 49 balls, laced with eight fours and four sixes, with India well placed at 145/3. Iyer and Tilak Varma kept the scoreboard ticking, taking India to 164/3 after 17 overs before Brad Evans removed the Indian skipper for 27 off 18 balls, including two fours. In the closing stages, Rinku Singh produced another impactful cameo, smashing 25 off just 14 deliveries with two fours and a six, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 11 from nine balls. Their late flourish lifted India to an imposing 192/5 from 20 overs. For Zimbabwe, Brad Evans returned figures of 2/41, while Sikandar Raza (1/40), Blessing Muzarabani (1/33) and Wessly Madhevere (1/37) claimed one wicket apiece.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 81 and Mayank Yadav's disciplined bowling powered India to a 35-run win over Zimbabwe and a 3-0 T20I series sweep

IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Sooryavanshi's 81, Yadav's 3/29 help India beat Zimbabwe by 35 runs; sweep series 3-0

Formula One has officially confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled earlier this year because of the Middle East conflict, will now take place in Malaysia at the iconic Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, 2026. The announcement was made jointly by Formula One and the FIA on Sunday, marking Sepang's return to the F1 calendar for the first time since 2017. "Formula 1 and the FIA can confirm that Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4 2026," F1 and motorsport's world governing body said in a statement.&nbsp;The original 2026 Formula One calendar featured 24 races, but the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were cancelled following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. While Formula One had explored the possibility of staging the Bahrain race later in the year in the Gulf region, renewed tensions involving Iran and the United States made those plans unfeasible. Instead, Sepang will host the event under the official title 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia'.&nbsp;The Malaysian circuit, located near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, has a rich Formula One history and has also hosted MotoGP races since 1999. Its return provides fans with another opportunity to witness racing at one of the sport's most popular venues. Formula One also confirmed that Bahrain will bear a significant portion of the financial costs associated with relocating and rescheduling the race.&nbsp;The revised calendar places the Malaysia-hosted Bahrain Grand Prix between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26 and the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11, increasing the 2026 championship schedule to 23 races. "This is fantastic news for our fans. They will continue to enjoy a full and exciting Formula 1 calendar, while also seeing the sport return to a great venue," said Domenicali. "Malaysia is an incredible country, and Sepang holds a special place in Formula 1 history. It will provide a spectacular setting for racing and an unforgettable experience for fans at the circuit and watching around the world."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-test-injury-woes-hit-india-as-washington-sundar-doubtful-jasprit-bumrah-under-watch-saransh-jain-in-line-for-maiden-call-up-1785068392291">IND vs SL Test: Injury woes hit India as Washington Sundar doubtful, Jasprit Bumrah under watch; Saransh Jain in line for maiden call-up</a><h2>Qatar and Abu Dhabi races still uncertain</h2>Despite the revised schedule, uncertainty remains over the final two races of the 2026 Formula One season. The Qatar Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are currently scheduled for November 29 and December 6, respectively. However, both events could still face cancellation depending on developments in the region. Formula One is evaluating several contingency plans if those races cannot go ahead. Among the options being discussed are hosting two consecutive Grands Prix in Las Vegas or shifting one or two season-ending races to Europe.&nbsp;According to paddock sources, Italy's Imola circuit and Portugal's Portimao circuit are among the leading alternatives under consideration. A final decision regarding the closing rounds of the championship is not expected before late September or early October, with officials continuing to monitor the geopolitical situation before making any changes.

Formula One confirms the Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia's Sepang Circuit in October 2026 after its cancellation due to the Middle East conflict. Qatar and Abu Dhabi races remain under review amid regional uncertainty

Formula One has officially confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled earlier this year because of the Middle East conflict, will now take place in Malaysia at the iconic Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, 2026. The announcement was made jointly by Formula One and the FIA on Sunday, marking Sepang's return to the F1 calendar for the first time since 2017. "Formula 1 and the FIA can confirm that Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4 2026," F1 and motorsport's world governing body said in a statement. The original 2026 Formula One calendar featured 24 races, but the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were cancelled following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. While Formula One had explored the possibility of staging the Bahrain race later in the year in the Gulf region, renewed tensions involving Iran and the United States made those plans unfeasible. Instead, Sepang will host the event under the official title 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia'. The Malaysian circuit, located near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, has a rich Formula One history and has also hosted MotoGP races since 1999. Its return provides fans with another opportunity to witness racing at one of the sport's most popular venues. Formula One also confirmed that Bahrain will bear a significant portion of the financial costs associated with relocating and rescheduling the race. The revised calendar places the Malaysia-hosted Bahrain Grand Prix between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26 and the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11, increasing the 2026 championship schedule to 23 races. "This is fantastic news for our fans. They will continue to enjoy a full and exciting Formula 1 calendar, while also seeing the sport return to a great venue," said Domenicali. "Malaysia is an incredible country, and Sepang holds a special place in Formula 1 history. It will provide a spectacular setting for racing and an unforgettable experience for fans at the circuit and watching around the world." Also Read: IND vs SL Test: Injury woes hit India as Washington Sundar doubtful, Jasprit Bumrah under watch; Saransh Jain in line for maiden call-up Qatar and Abu Dhabi races still uncertain Despite the revised schedule, uncertainty remains over the final two races of the 2026 Formula One season. The Qatar Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are currently scheduled for November 29 and December 6, respectively. However, both events could still face cancellation depending on developments in the region. Formula One is evaluating several contingency plans if those races cannot go ahead. Among the options being discussed are hosting two consecutive Grands Prix in Las Vegas or shifting one or two season-ending races to Europe. According to paddock sources, Italy's Imola circuit and Portugal's Portimao circuit are among the leading alternatives under consideration. A final decision regarding the closing rounds of the championship is not expected before late September or early October, with officials continuing to monitor the geopolitical situation before making any changes.

Formula One confirms Malaysia's Sepang Circuit will host the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix in October as Gulf races remain uncertain

Formula 1: Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang in October

India's selectors are facing a major selection dilemma ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with all-rounder Washington Sundar unlikely to regain full fitness before the opening Test in Galle. His expected absence has opened up the race for the reserve spinner's spot in the squad. The Indian team for the Sri Lanka Test series will be announced on Tuesday, with the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee dealing with multiple injury concerns affecting the national side.&nbsp;Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the final ODI against England at Lord's due to an impact injury, is also expected to undergo a fitness assessment before the squad is finalized. According to fitness updates from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are currently unavailable for selection in the red-ball series. Both players are recovering from hamstring injuries and continue to undergo rehabilitation.&nbsp;“Washington will only be fit by the second Test, and it is there to be seen if selectors pick him for one game subject to fitness. Else, they will have to look for a fourth option beyond Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav. If they pick Harsh Dubey, it will be three bowlers with identical skill sets,” a BCCI source privy to selection matters told news agency PTI on conditions of anonymity.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/weightlifter-rishikanta-singh-wins-india-s-first-silver-at-cwg-2026-sets-new-games-record-1785065221579">Weightlifter Rishikanta Singh wins India's first silver at CWG 2026, sets new Games record</a><h2>Will Saransh Jain get maiden India call-up?</h2>With Sundar likely to miss the first Test, off-spinner Saransh Jain has emerged as a leading candidate for a maiden India call-up. Besides his bowling, Jain offers valuable depth with the bat in the lower order. He impressed during the India A tour of Sri Lanka, claiming six wickets in two matches while also scoring an unbeaten 70. His all-round abilities could appeal to head coach Gautam Gambhir, who prefers batting depth extending to no. 8.&nbsp;Other options under consideration include wrist spinners Zeeshan Ansari and Vipraj Nigam. However, selectors reportedly believe Nigam's strengths are better suited to white-ball cricket. The Delhi Capitals spinner is known for his quick leg breaks and powerful batting, attributes that have stood out in the IPL. If Bumrah is ruled out, India's pace attack is expected to feature Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Akash Deep remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a stress fracture. The fast bowler has only recently resumed bowling as part of his rehabilitation process. “Akash is bowling around 12-15 balls a day as per instructions. He is still some time away from attaining his full fitness,” the source added. The first Test between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Galle from August 15, while the second Test is scheduled to begin on August 23 in Colombo.<h2>Hardik Pandya set for white-ball return</h2>In positive news for India, senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya has regained full fitness and is expected to return for India's white-ball assignments from August after completing the mandatory Return to Play protocols by the end of July. Pandya had initially been expected to feature in the ODI series against Afghanistan in June after recovering from a quadriceps strain.&nbsp;“Hardik is ready to play both forms of white ball cricket. He is expected to get a fitness certificate by the end of this month. If India’s proposed white ball tour of Bangladesh happens, Hardik can be expected to be picked. He has been training two sessions at the COE. The morning is for fitness work and the evening is purely skill-based (batting and bowling),” the source added.

India selectors face injury concerns ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series as Washington Sundar is likely to miss the Galle Test. Saransh Jain emerges as a strong contender, while Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Hardik Pandya's fitness updates dominate selection discussions

India's selectors are facing a major selection dilemma ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with all-rounder Washington Sundar unlikely to regain full fitness before the opening Test in Galle. His expected absence has opened up the race for the reserve spinner's spot in the squad. The Indian team for the Sri Lanka Test series will be announced on Tuesday, with the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee dealing with multiple injury concerns affecting the national side. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the final ODI against England at Lord's due to an impact injury, is also expected to undergo a fitness assessment before the squad is finalized. According to fitness updates from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are currently unavailable for selection in the red-ball series. Both players are recovering from hamstring injuries and continue to undergo rehabilitation. “Washington will only be fit by the second Test, and it is there to be seen if selectors pick him for one game subject to fitness. Else, they will have to look for a fourth option beyond Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav. If they pick Harsh Dubey, it will be three bowlers with identical skill sets,” a BCCI source privy to selection matters told news agency PTI on conditions of anonymity. Also Read: Weightlifter Rishikanta Singh wins India's first silver at CWG 2026, sets new Games record Will Saransh Jain get maiden India call-up? With Sundar likely to miss the first Test, off-spinner Saransh Jain has emerged as a leading candidate for a maiden India call-up. Besides his bowling, Jain offers valuable depth with the bat in the lower order. He impressed during the India A tour of Sri Lanka, claiming six wickets in two matches while also scoring an unbeaten 70. His all-round abilities could appeal to head coach Gautam Gambhir, who prefers batting depth extending to no. 8. Other options under consideration include wrist spinners Zeeshan Ansari and Vipraj Nigam. However, selectors reportedly believe Nigam's strengths are better suited to white-ball cricket. The Delhi Capitals spinner is known for his quick leg breaks and powerful batting, attributes that have stood out in the IPL. If Bumrah is ruled out, India's pace attack is expected to feature Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna. Meanwhile, Akash Deep remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a stress fracture. The fast bowler has only recently resumed bowling as part of his rehabilitation process. “Akash is bowling around 12-15 balls a day as per instructions. He is still some time away from attaining his full fitness,” the source added. The first Test between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Galle from August 15, while the second Test is scheduled to begin on August 23 in Colombo. Hardik Pandya set for white-ball return In positive news for India, senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya has regained full fitness and is expected to return for India's white-ball assignments from August after completing the mandatory Return to Play protocols by the end of July. Pandya had initially been expected to feature in the ODI series against Afghanistan in June after recovering from a quadriceps strain. “Hardik is ready to play both forms of white ball cricket. He is expected to get a fitness certificate by the end of this month. If India’s proposed white ball tour of Bangladesh happens, Hardik can be expected to be picked. He has been training two sessions at the COE. The morning is for fitness work and the evening is purely skill-based (batting and bowling),” the source added.

India face selection concerns before Sri Lanka Tests as Washington Sundar, Bumrah battle fitness while Saransh Jain emerges as a call-up option

IND vs SL Test: Injury woes hit India as Washington Sundar doubtful, Jasprit Bumrah under watch; Saransh Jain in line for maiden call-up

India's Rishikanta Singh Chanambam secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Sunday, delivering a record-equalling performance in the snatch before finishing second overall. The Indian lifter lifted 121kg in the snatch to match the Commonwealth Games record, but managed only 143kg in the clean and jerk, giving him a combined total of 264kg. Malaysia's Bin Kasdan Mohamad Aniq claimed the gold with a Games record total of 273kg, while Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya took bronze with an aggregate of 260kg (115kg snatch and 145kg clean and jerk).&nbsp;Rishikanta started his campaign confidently, clearing 116kg, 119kg, and 121kg in the snatch, with his final lift matching the Games record. He then opened the clean and jerk with a successful 143kg attempt but was unable to improve his total after failing at 148kg and 151kg, ending his bid for the gold medal. The silver medal continues the impressive rise of the Imphal West weightlifter, who arrived in Glasgow as the reigning Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships champion after winning the 60kg title in Ahmedabad in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/neeraj-chopra-on-90m-mark-my-target-is-to-push-my-throw-even-further-ahead-of-cwg-2026-1785062426571">Neeraj Chopra on 90m mark: 'My target is to push my throw even further' ahead of CWG 2026</a>&nbsp;He lived up to expectations with a composed display, dominating the snatch and doing enough to secure a place on the podium in a competitive field. The result also extends India's strong tradition in Commonwealth weightlifting, a sport that has consistently contributed to the country's medal haul over the years.&nbsp;Sri Lanka's SDSS Wiriduwagle finished fourth with a total of 244kg (109kg snatch and 135kg clean and jerk), narrowly missing out on a podium finish behind Mboya. Rishikanta's silver was India's first medal in an able-bodied event at the ongoing Games. India had opened its account through para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who won bronze on the second day of competition.&nbsp;India now sit 10th in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings with one silver and one bronze. The contingent is also assured of another medal after boxer Lovlina Borgohain advanced directly to the women's 75kg semifinals with a first-round bye, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal.

India's Rishikanta Singh Chanambam lifted a record-equalling 121kg in the men's 60kg snatch at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, tying Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan to set up a thrilling clean and jerk battle for gold

India's Rishikanta Singh Chanambam secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Sunday, delivering a record-equalling performance in the snatch before finishing second overall. The Indian lifter lifted 121kg in the snatch to match the Commonwealth Games record, but managed only 143kg in the clean and jerk, giving him a combined total of 264kg. Malaysia's Bin Kasdan Mohamad Aniq claimed the gold with a Games record total of 273kg, while Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya took bronze with an aggregate of 260kg (115kg snatch and 145kg clean and jerk). Rishikanta started his campaign confidently, clearing 116kg, 119kg, and 121kg in the snatch, with his final lift matching the Games record. He then opened the clean and jerk with a successful 143kg attempt but was unable to improve his total after failing at 148kg and 151kg, ending his bid for the gold medal. The silver medal continues the impressive rise of the Imphal West weightlifter, who arrived in Glasgow as the reigning Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships champion after winning the 60kg title in Ahmedabad in 2025. Also Read: Neeraj Chopra on 90m mark: 'My target is to push my throw even further' ahead of CWG 2026 He lived up to expectations with a composed display, dominating the snatch and doing enough to secure a place on the podium in a competitive field. The result also extends India's strong tradition in Commonwealth weightlifting, a sport that has consistently contributed to the country's medal haul over the years. Sri Lanka's SDSS Wiriduwagle finished fourth with a total of 244kg (109kg snatch and 135kg clean and jerk), narrowly missing out on a podium finish behind Mboya. Rishikanta's silver was India's first medal in an able-bodied event at the ongoing Games. India had opened its account through para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who won bronze on the second day of competition. India now sit 10th in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings with one silver and one bronze. The contingent is also assured of another medal after boxer Lovlina Borgohain advanced directly to the women's 75kg semifinals with a first-round bye, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal.

Rishikanta Singh Chanambam sets new Commonwealth Games snatch record with 121kg, tying Malaysia's Aniq Kasdan before the clean and jerk

Weightlifter Rishikanta Singh wins India's first silver at CWG 2026, sets new Games record

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to return to the Commonwealth Games 2026 after missing the 2022 edition due to injury. The Olympic and world champion, who claimed gold at the Gold Coast 2018 Games, is aiming to deliver his best performance rather than chase any specific distance when he competes in Glasgow. Neeraj was forced to withdraw from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games because of an injury, preventing him from defending his title. Ahead of his return, the 28-year-old said his focus remains on giving his maximum effort regardless of the conditions.&nbsp;"There is no specific target as such. The only thought in mind is that whenever you compete, try to give your absolute best and put in 100 percent on the day so that there are no regrets later. During the competition, the goal will simply be to give my best according to whatever the conditions turn out to be," Neeraj told reporters on Sunday. He reiterated that representing India remains his biggest motivation. "Whenever I represent my country, it automatically becomes important to me. Since I have come here to compete for India, I will give my 100 percent. How things turn out will be known on the day of the event, but I always give 100 percent whenever I represent my country, and that is the same target here. Our other athletes are also well-prepared. There are two javelin throwers, Rohit has come in after making a very good throw, so we will try to deliver a good performance together," he further added.&nbsp;Neeraj endured a lower back problem ahead of the World Athletics Championships last year, where he finished eighth. His only appearance this season came at the Doha Diamond League in June, where he secured fourth place with a best throw of 85.69m.The Indian ace revealed that he has addressed the shortcomings from that competition and is now feeling physically stronger."Right now, I am feeling quite fine. Doha was my first competition after the Tokyo World Championships. I had a good throw there, and after that, we worked on the areas where I fell short and focused on my fitness. So now, I am better," he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-lionel-messi-s-secret-public-appearance-after-fifa-world-cup-final-goes-viral-1785059674436">WATCH | Lionel Messi's secret public appearance after FIFA World Cup final goes viral</a>&nbsp;Having crossed the coveted 90m mark in his career, Neeraj was asked whether there is added pressure to consistently achieve the milestone. He stressed that his priority is continuous improvement while maintaining consistency against the world's best. “It isn't pressure as such, but as an athlete, it is always in my mind to keep increasing my distance. That is constantly on my mind. When you are competing in major games, the biggest challenge is to win a medal or a gold among the world's best athletes. Distance is important to me, and I want to keep pushing it further.”&nbsp;“However, amid that target, I feel that when you face such conditions where all top athletes are competing together, huge distances don't always come out. In those situations, you have to maintain your consistency. So what stays in my mind is to maintain my consistency and keep trying to gradually improve. So yes, definitely, my target is to push my throw even further,” the javelin thrower added.&nbsp;The men's javelin qualification event is scheduled for July 30 at Scotstoun Stadium, with the final set to take place on July 31. Neeraj's challenge to reclaim the Commonwealth Games gold medal will be a tough one, with reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, Sri Lanka's world leader Rumesh Pathirage, Grenada's two-time world champion Anderson Peters, and Trinidad and Tobago's reigning world and former Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott among the leading contenders.

Neeraj Chopra returns to the Commonwealth Games 2026 after missing the 2022 edition due to injury. The Olympic champion says his focus is on giving his best, staying consistent, and helping India win medals in Glasgow

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to return to the Commonwealth Games 2026 after missing the 2022 edition due to injury. The Olympic and world champion, who claimed gold at the Gold Coast 2018 Games, is aiming to deliver his best performance rather than chase any specific distance when he competes in Glasgow. Neeraj was forced to withdraw from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games because of an injury, preventing him from defending his title. Ahead of his return, the 28-year-old said his focus remains on giving his maximum effort regardless of the conditions. "There is no specific target as such. The only thought in mind is that whenever you compete, try to give your absolute best and put in 100 percent on the day so that there are no regrets later. During the competition, the goal will simply be to give my best according to whatever the conditions turn out to be," Neeraj told reporters on Sunday. He reiterated that representing India remains his biggest motivation. "Whenever I represent my country, it automatically becomes important to me. Since I have come here to compete for India, I will give my 100 percent. How things turn out will be known on the day of the event, but I always give 100 percent whenever I represent my country, and that is the same target here. Our other athletes are also well-prepared. There are two javelin throwers, Rohit has come in after making a very good throw, so we will try to deliver a good performance together," he further added. Neeraj endured a lower back problem ahead of the World Athletics Championships last year, where he finished eighth. His only appearance this season came at the Doha Diamond League in June, where he secured fourth place with a best throw of 85.69m. The Indian ace revealed that he has addressed the shortcomings from that competition and is now feeling physically stronger. "Right now, I am feeling quite fine. Doha was my first competition after the Tokyo World Championships. I had a good throw there, and after that, we worked on the areas where I fell short and focused on my fitness. So now, I am better," he said. Also Read: WATCH | Lionel Messi's secret public appearance after FIFA World Cup final goes viral Having crossed the coveted 90m mark in his career, Neeraj was asked whether there is added pressure to consistently achieve the milestone. He stressed that his priority is continuous improvement while maintaining consistency against the world's best. “It isn't pressure as such, but as an athlete, it is always in my mind to keep increasing my distance. That is constantly on my mind. When you are competing in major games, the biggest challenge is to win a medal or a gold among the world's best athletes. Distance is important to me, and I want to keep pushing it further.” “However, amid that target, I feel that when you face such conditions where all top athletes are competing together, huge distances don't always come out. In those situations, you have to maintain your consistency. So what stays in my mind is to maintain my consistency and keep trying to gradually improve. So yes, definitely, my target is to push my throw even further,” the javelin thrower added. The men's javelin qualification event is scheduled for July 30 at Scotstoun Stadium, with the final set to take place on July 31. Neeraj's challenge to reclaim the Commonwealth Games gold medal will be a tough one, with reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, Sri Lanka's world leader Rumesh Pathirage, Grenada's two-time world champion Anderson Peters, and Trinidad and Tobago's reigning world and former Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott among the leading contenders.

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra returns to Commonwealth Games aiming to give his 100% instead of chasing targets as he eyes another javelin gold for India

Neeraj Chopra on 90m mark: 'My target is to push my throw even further' ahead of CWG 2026

Lionel Messi has made his first public appearance since Argentina's heartbreaking defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, stepping out quietly to support his family-run club, Leones FC, in Argentina. The Inter Miami captain, who has been spending time with his family near his hometown of Rosario following the World Cup, attended a Primera C league match between Leones FC and Central Cordoba on Saturday at the Antonio Di Giacomo Stadium.&nbsp;Attempting to avoid attention, Messi arrived at the venue wearing a black hoodie. However, keeping a low profile proved nearly impossible as fans quickly recognised the football icon. Television cameras and supporters captured him watching the game from a balcony behind one of the goals. As children and fans chanted his name throughout the match, the 39-year-old acknowledged the crowd with a smile and a wave, earning a warm round of applause from those in attendance. Despite Messi's presence, Leones FC was unable to secure a positive result, falling 2-0 to Central Cordoba.<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

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<h2>Messi exempted from MLS All-Star game</h2>Lionel Messi will not be required to participate in next week's Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The MLS confirmed that players who advanced to the latter stages of the World Cup had been granted pre-arranged exemptions due to the tournament's scheduling, which interrupted the league's regular season with a seven-week break.&nbsp;Messi had initially been named among the first 11 players selected for this year's MLS All-Star squad. The exhibition match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. In Messi's absence, the All-Star roster will feature Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-min, Vancouver Whitecaps veteran Thomas Muller, and Charlotte FC defender and United States captain Tim Ream.&nbsp;Last year, Messi and ex-Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba received one-match suspensions after withdrawing from the MLS All-Star Game at the last minute, as participation is generally mandatory unless an exemption is granted for reasons such as injury.

Lionel Messi made his first public appearance after Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat and has been exempted from the MLS All-Star Game

Lionel Messi has made his first public appearance since Argentina's heartbreaking defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, stepping out quietly to support his family-run club, Leones FC, in Argentina. The Inter Miami captain, who has been spending time with his family near his hometown of Rosario following the World Cup, attended a Primera C league match between Leones FC and Central Cordoba on Saturday at the Antonio Di Giacomo Stadium. Attempting to avoid attention, Messi arrived at the venue wearing a black hoodie. However, keeping a low profile proved nearly impossible as fans quickly recognised the football icon. Television cameras and supporters captured him watching the game from a balcony behind one of the goals. As children and fans chanted his name throughout the match, the 39-year-old acknowledged the crowd with a smile and a wave, earning a warm round of applause from those in attendance. Despite Messi's presence, Leones FC was unable to secure a positive result, falling 2-0 to Central Cordoba. Watch the video here

Star player Lionel Messi made his first public appearance after Argentina's FIFA World Cup final loss and received an MLS All-Star exemption

WATCH | Lionel Messi's secret public appearance after FIFA World Cup final goes viral

India’s top-ranked squash player Anahat Singh made history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. The 18-year-old beat Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women’s final in Ontario.&nbsp;“It means the world. I still feel like I’m dreaming,” Anahat said after winning the title.“I’ve been losing in the semis and quarters over the last four years. I’ve always said, if anyone’s asked, ‘This tournament’s a curse,’ and I’ve never been able to play well in the event,” the Delhi-based player said.&nbsp;Anahat said lifting the trophy in her final year as a junior made the achievement even more memorable.&nbsp;“This is my last year (as a junior) and my only chance to win it. It means the world,” Anahat added.&nbsp;She also said her main aim before the final was to stay calm and enjoy the experience.&nbsp;“I knew if I’m stressed, I play terribly, so I just came out on court and hit my lines well… I wanted to enjoy every moment of getting to play in a world championship final,” she said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-regain-no-1-spot-in-icc-t20i-team-rankings-1785051926179">India regain No.1 spot in ICC T20I team rankings</a>&nbsp;Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) secretary-general Cyrus Poncha called Anahat’s triumph a landmark achievement for Indian squash.&nbsp;“It’s a historic moment for Indian squash. Anahat has the potential to reach great heights,” Poncha said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-tim-david-reacts-after-controversial-dismissal-against-usman-tariq-1785044586909">WATCH | Tim David reacts after controversial dismissal against Usman Tariq</a>&nbsp;He also remembered the vision of former SRFI patron N. Ramachandran.&nbsp;“(The late) Mr N Ramachandran, SRFI patron and visionary of Indian Squash Academy, always said it was his dream that India produce a world champion in individual events,” Poncha continued.&nbsp;“We achieved it in doubles, but to replicate that success in singles, it is really a dream come true. A lot of hard work and effort by Anahat, of course, but we’ve had the entire nation behind her and her successes over the last few years.”&nbsp;<h2>PM Modi congratulates Anahat Singh&nbsp;</h2>Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Anahat Singh on her historic World Junior Squash Championship triumph, saying the landmark achievement would inspire more youngsters to take up the sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;"A historic feat at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship. Proud of Anahat Singh for winning the Gold Medal and becoming the first Indian squash player ever to win the World Junior Championship title. This accomplishment will further popularise squash among the youth," he said in the X post.

Anahat Singh said her historic World Junior Squash Championship triumph "means the world" after becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious title. 

India’s top-ranked squash player Anahat Singh made history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. The 18-year-old beat Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women’s final in Ontario. “It means the world. I still feel like I’m dreaming,” Anahat said after winning the title. “I’ve been losing in the semis and quarters over the last four years. I’ve always said, if anyone’s asked, ‘This tournament’s a curse,’ and I’ve never been able to play well in the event,” the Delhi-based player said. Anahat said lifting the trophy in her final year as a junior made the achievement even more memorable. “This is my last year (as a junior) and my only chance to win it. It means the world,” Anahat added. She also said her main aim before the final was to stay calm and enjoy the experience. “I knew if I’m stressed, I play terribly, so I just came out on court and hit my lines well… I wanted to enjoy every moment of getting to play in a world championship final,” she said. Also Read - India regain No.1 spot in ICC T20I team rankings Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) secretary-general Cyrus Poncha called Anahat’s triumph a landmark achievement for Indian squash. “It’s a historic moment for Indian squash. Anahat has the potential to reach great heights,” Poncha said. Also Read - WATCH | Tim David reacts after controversial dismissal against Usman Tariq He also remembered the vision of former SRFI patron N. Ramachandran. “(The late) Mr N Ramachandran, SRFI patron and visionary of Indian Squash Academy, always said it was his dream that India produce a world champion in individual events,” Poncha continued. “We achieved it in doubles, but to replicate that success in singles, it is really a dream come true. A lot of hard work and effort by Anahat, of course, but we’ve had the entire nation behind her and her successes over the last few years.” PM Modi congratulates Anahat Singh Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Anahat Singh on her historic World Junior Squash Championship triumph, saying the landmark achievement would inspire more youngsters to take up the sport. "A historic feat at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship. Proud of Anahat Singh for winning the Gold Medal and becoming the first Indian squash player ever to win the World Junior Championship title. This accomplishment will further popularise squash among the youth," he said in the X post.

Anahat Singh said her historic World Junior Squash Championship triumph "means the world" after becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious title.&nbsp;

'This tournament is a curse. It was my last time as a...': Anahat Singh reacts after winning World Junior Squash Championship

India have reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings after beating Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series on Saturday (Jul 25). The 2026 T20 World Cup champions moved back to the top after briefly dropping to second following their 0-4 T20I series defeat to England earlier this month. Both India and England are tied on 268 rating points, but India sit above England after the decimal-point calculation in the ICC rankings.<h3>Ishan Kishan goes past Virat Kohli</h3>Batting first at the Harare Sports Club, India posted a commanding 219/5 in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan led the scoring with 81, while vice-captain Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on a quickfire 60 off just 29 deliveries.&nbsp;Ishan’s knock also took his tally to 783 runs in 22 T20Is in 2026, helping him move past Virat Kohli’s record of 781 runs in a calendar year, which the former India captain set in 20 T20Is in 2022.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-tim-david-reacts-after-controversial-dismissal-against-usman-tariq-1785044586909">WATCH | Tim David reacts after controversial dismissal against Usman Tariq</a>&nbsp;Only Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma are now ahead of Ishan among Indian batters with the most T20I runs in a calendar year. Suryakumar scored 1,164 runs in 31 matches in 2022, while Abhishek made 859 runs in 21 T20Is in 2025.&nbsp;After winning the Player of the Match award for his match-winning innings, Ishan now has another milestone in sight, as he can surpass Abhishek’s tally if he scores enough runs in the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe on Sunday (Jul 26).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-sachin-siwach-advances-women-s-lawn-bowls-pair-shine-1785041928312">CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach advances, women’s lawn bowls pair shine</a>&nbsp;Ishan has also scored 370 runs in 12 T20Is this year as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. He needs 67 more runs in the series finale to overtake Sanju Samson’s record of 436 runs, the highest by an Indian designated wicketkeeper-batter in a calendar year. Samson achieved the feat in 12 T20Is during the 2024 season.

India have reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC T20I team rankings just two weeks after slipping to second place following their 0-4 series defeat to England. 

India have reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings after beating Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series on Saturday (Jul 25). The 2026 T20 World Cup champions moved back to the top after briefly dropping to second following their 0-4 T20I series defeat to England earlier this month. Both India and England are tied on 268 rating points, but India sit above England after the decimal-point calculation in the ICC rankings. Ishan Kishan goes past Virat Kohli Batting first at the Harare Sports Club, India posted a commanding 219/5 in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan led the scoring with 81, while vice-captain Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on a quickfire 60 off just 29 deliveries. Ishan’s knock also took his tally to 783 runs in 22 T20Is in 2026, helping him move past Virat Kohli’s record of 781 runs in a calendar year, which the former India captain set in 20 T20Is in 2022. Also Read - WATCH | Tim David reacts after controversial dismissal against Usman Tariq Only Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma are now ahead of Ishan among Indian batters with the most T20I runs in a calendar year. Suryakumar scored 1,164 runs in 31 matches in 2022, while Abhishek made 859 runs in 21 T20Is in 2025. After winning the Player of the Match award for his match-winning innings, Ishan now has another milestone in sight, as he can surpass Abhishek’s tally if he scores enough runs in the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe on Sunday (Jul 26). Also Read - CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach advances, women’s lawn bowls pair shine Ishan has also scored 370 runs in 12 T20Is this year as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. He needs 67 more runs in the series finale to overtake Sanju Samson’s record of 436 runs, the highest by an Indian designated wicketkeeper-batter in a calendar year. Samson achieved the feat in 12 T20Is during the 2024 season.

India have reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC T20I team rankings just two weeks after slipping to second place following their 0-4 series defeat to England.&nbsp;

India regain No.1 spot in ICC T20I team rankings

From Suryakumar Yadav to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs in a calendar year. This list also includes Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan

From Suryakumar Yadav to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs in a calendar year. This list also includes Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs in a calendar year

Australia batter Tim David once again appeared to question Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s bowling action after being dismissed by him during the ongoing Hundred, with Tariq’s unusual action continuing to attract attention. Playing for Trent Rockets against Birmingham Phoenix, David edged a fuller delivery outside off stump to the wicketkeeper. After being given out, he spoke to the umpire and seemed to suggest the delivery should have been called a no-ball because of concerns over Tariq’s bowling action.&nbsp;David also briefly signalled for a review before deciding not to take it. The umpire did not change the decision and David walked back to the pavilion.&nbsp;According to MCC Law 21.2, a delivery is legal as long as the bowler does not throw the ball. Once the bowling arm reaches shoulder height, the elbow must not straighten partially or completely before the ball is released.<h3>WATCH</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Tim David becomes the latest player to question Usman Tariq&#39;s bowling action. <a href="https://t.co/v72MgIHrqN">pic.twitter.com/v72MgIHrqN</a>&mdash; Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) <a href="https://x.com/CallMeSheri1_/status/2080970876951085143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The striker’s-end umpire decides whether a delivery is fair, although the bowler’s-end umpire can also call a no-ball if they believe the ball has been thrown.&nbsp;David’s reaction suggested he believed Tariq’s action did not meet the laws of the game. The Pakistan spinner’s action has been under scrutiny for some time.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-sachin-siwach-advances-women-s-lawn-bowls-pair-shine-1785041928312">CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach advances, women’s lawn bowls pair shine</a>&nbsp;During the 2024 Pakistan Super League, on-field umpires Asif Yaqoob and Richard Illingworth reported Tariq’s suspect bowling action to the match referee. His action was reported again during the 2025 PSL after fresh concerns from the on-field umpires.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-2026-day-4-india-s-full-schedule-medal-events-and-match-timings-1785041038098">CWG 2026 Day 4: India's full schedule, medal events and match timings</a>&nbsp;Earlier this year, Australia all-rounder Cameron Green also appeared to question Tariq’s action during the second T20I against Pakistan. After being dismissed by the spinner, Green made a baseball-style throwing gesture, seemingly referring to Tariq’s bowling action.

Australia's Tim David once again appeared to question Usman Tariq's bowling action after his dismissal in The Hundred, reviving debate over the spinner's action.

Australia batter Tim David once again appeared to question Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s bowling action after being dismissed by him during the ongoing Hundred, with Tariq’s unusual action continuing to attract attention. Playing for Trent Rockets against Birmingham Phoenix, David edged a fuller delivery outside off stump to the wicketkeeper. After being given out, he spoke to the umpire and seemed to suggest the delivery should have been called a no-ball because of concerns over Tariq’s bowling action. David also briefly signalled for a review before deciding not to take it. The umpire did not change the decision and David walked back to the pavilion. According to MCC Law 21.2, a delivery is legal as long as the bowler does not throw the ball. Once the bowling arm reaches shoulder height, the elbow must not straighten partially or completely before the ball is released. WATCH

Australia's Tim David once again appeared to question Usman Tariq's bowling action after his dismissal in The Hundred, reviving debate over the spinner's action.

WATCH | Tim David reacts after controversial dismissal against Usman Tariq

Asian Amateur Boxing Championships silver medallist Sachin Siwach was India’s top performer on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games, defeating Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh 4-1 in the men’s 60kg Round of 32. Despite his impressive win, India finished the day without adding to its medal tally. Sachin secured a place in the pre-quarterfinals, while India’s women’s lawn bowls pair continued their unbeaten run with a third straight victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was a mixed day overall, as Putul Sonowal suffered his first defeat of the tournament. Swimmers Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra also missed out on the finals, while India’s women’s wheelchair 3x3 basketball team endured a difficult outing.<h3>Sachin Siwach enters Round of 16</h3>Sachin booked his place in the Round of 16 after a hard-fought 4-1 split-decision win over Al-Ahmadieh.&nbsp;The Indian boxer made an excellent start, taking four of the five judges’ scorecards in the opening round. He continued to control the bout in the second round with another strong performance.&nbsp;Although Al-Ahmadieh fought back in the final round, Sachin’s early advantage helped him seal the victory and stay in the competition.&nbsp;He will next face England’s William Hewitt in the pre-quarterfinals, with a quarterfinal spot at stake.<h3>Rupa and Pinki stay unbeaten</h3>Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh continued their impressive form in the women’s pairs lawn bowls event by beating Tonga in a tie-breaker to register their third straight win in Section B.&nbsp;The Indian pair recovered from an early deficit to win the opening set 5-2. Tonga’s Paris Baker and Milika Nathan responded by taking the second set 6-4 after leading 6-0, forcing the match into a tie-break.&nbsp;Under pressure, Rupa and Pinki held their nerve and produced a strong finish to claim the win and strengthen their hopes of reaching the semifinals.<h3>Putul Sonowal suffers first loss</h3>India’s unbeaten run in lawn bowls ended after Asian champion Putul Sonowal lost in straight sets to Malaysia’s Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple in the men’s singles event.&nbsp;Sonowal went down 8-4, 9-8 in Section D, ending both his unbeaten record and India’s undefeated run in bowls at the Games.&nbsp;After earlier comeback victories, including tie-break wins over Ryan Bester and Cecil Alexander, Sonowal could not overcome the consistent Malaysian.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-2026-day-4-india-s-full-schedule-medal-events-and-match-timings-1785041038098">Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 4: India's full schedule, medal events and match timings</a>&nbsp;Dzulkeple won the first set 8-4 despite Sonowal closing the gap to 4-3. The Indian again fought back in the second set after trailing 0-3 and cut the deficit to 8-9 following a tactical timeout.&nbsp;However, Dzulkeple stayed calm and delivered with his final bowl to complete the straight-sets victory.&nbsp;Sonowal now has a 2-1 record in Section D and must win his remaining matches while hoping other results go in his favour to remain in medal contention.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-3rd-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1785038553227">IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a><h3>Shashikumar and Nehra miss final</h3>India’s challenge in the men’s 400m freestyle ended in the heats as Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra failed to qualify for the final at the Tollcross Swimming Centre.&nbsp;Shashikumar finished 15th among 27 swimmers with a time of 3:58.09, while Nehra placed 16th after clocking 4:00.26.<h3>India women lose to Wales in wheelchair 3x3 basketball</h3>India’s women’s wheelchair 3x3 basketball team suffered a heavy 16-1 defeat against Wales in their Group B match.&nbsp;Wales controlled the game from the beginning and restricted India to just one successful basket from 12 attempts.&nbsp;India will aim to recover in its remaining group-stage matches to keep its qualification hopes alive.

Sachin Siwach advanced in boxing and the women's bowls team kept up its strong performances, but India experienced a mixed day overall at the Commonwealth Games.

Asian Amateur Boxing Championships silver medallist Sachin Siwach was India’s top performer on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games, defeating Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh 4-1 in the men’s 60kg Round of 32. Despite his impressive win, India finished the day without adding to its medal tally. Sachin secured a place in the pre-quarterfinals, while India’s women’s lawn bowls pair continued their unbeaten run with a third straight victory. It was a mixed day overall, as Putul Sonowal suffered his first defeat of the tournament. Swimmers Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra also missed out on the finals, while India’s women’s wheelchair 3x3 basketball team endured a difficult outing. Sachin Siwach enters Round of 16 Sachin booked his place in the Round of 16 after a hard-fought 4-1 split-decision win over Al-Ahmadieh. The Indian boxer made an excellent start, taking four of the five judges’ scorecards in the opening round. He continued to control the bout in the second round with another strong performance. Although Al-Ahmadieh fought back in the final round, Sachin’s early advantage helped him seal the victory and stay in the competition. He will next face England’s William Hewitt in the pre-quarterfinals, with a quarterfinal spot at stake. Rupa and Pinki stay unbeaten Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh continued their impressive form in the women’s pairs lawn bowls event by beating Tonga in a tie-breaker to register their third straight win in Section B. The Indian pair recovered from an early deficit to win the opening set 5-2. Tonga’s Paris Baker and Milika Nathan responded by taking the second set 6-4 after leading 6-0, forcing the match into a tie-break. Under pressure, Rupa and Pinki held their nerve and produced a strong finish to claim the win and strengthen their hopes of reaching the semifinals. Putul Sonowal suffers first loss India’s unbeaten run in lawn bowls ended after Asian champion Putul Sonowal lost in straight sets to Malaysia’s Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple in the men’s singles event. Sonowal went down 8-4, 9-8 in Section D, ending both his unbeaten record and India’s undefeated run in bowls at the Games. After earlier comeback victories, including tie-break wins over Ryan Bester and Cecil Alexander, Sonowal could not overcome the consistent Malaysian. Also Read - Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 4: India's full schedule, medal events and match timings Dzulkeple won the first set 8-4 despite Sonowal closing the gap to 4-3. The Indian again fought back in the second set after trailing 0-3 and cut the deficit to 8-9 following a tactical timeout. However, Dzulkeple stayed calm and delivered with his final bowl to complete the straight-sets victory. Sonowal now has a 2-1 record in Section D and must win his remaining matches while hoping other results go in his favour to remain in medal contention. Also Read - IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Shashikumar and Nehra miss final India’s challenge in the men’s 400m freestyle ended in the heats as Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra failed to qualify for the final at the Tollcross Swimming Centre. Shashikumar finished 15th among 27 swimmers with a time of 3:58.09, while Nehra placed 16th after clocking 4:00.26. India women lose to Wales in wheelchair 3x3 basketball India’s women’s wheelchair 3x3 basketball team suffered a heavy 16-1 defeat against Wales in their Group B match. Wales controlled the game from the beginning and restricted India to just one successful basket from 12 attempts. India will aim to recover in its remaining group-stage matches to keep its qualification hopes alive.

Sachin Siwach advanced in boxing and the women's bowls team kept up its strong performances, but India experienced a mixed day overall at the Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach advances, women’s lawn bowls pair shine

India will hope to increase its medal count on Sunday (Jul 26) at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu chasing her third straight gold medal. Indian athletes will also compete in lawn bowls, boxing, weightlifting, artistic gymnastics and swimming. Mirabai, who won gold at the 2018 Gold Coast Games and the 2022 Birmingham Games, will compete in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lawn bowls will also be an important event for India, as the women’s pairs team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh will play two Section B matches against Namibia and England and will look to secure a place in the medal rounds. In the men’s singles, Putul Sonowal will face Malta’s Shaun Parnis.&nbsp;India’s weightlifting team will also feature Rishikanta Singh in the men’s 60kg final and Raja Muthupandi in the men’s 65kg final.&nbsp;In artistic gymnastics, Yogeshwar Singh and Tapan Mohanty will compete in the men’s all-around final.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-3rd-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1785038553227">IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;In boxing, Preeti Pawar will begin her campaign in the women’s 54kg Round of 16 against Malawi’s Deborah Mtenje. Jadumani Singh will face Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman in the men’s 55kg Round of 16, while Aditya Pratap Yadav will take on Uganda’s Nuhu Batte in the men’s 65kg Round of 16.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hungarian-grand-prix-lando-norris-denies-lewis-hamilton-record-10th-pole-in-thrilling-finish-1785001712365">Hungarian Grand Prix: Lando Norris denies Lewis Hamilton record 10th pole in thrilling finish</a>&nbsp;In swimming, India’s men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team of Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, Aneesh S. Gowda and Dhakshan Shashikumar will compete in the heats. If they qualify, they will return later in the day for the medal race.<h2>CWG 2026: India's schedule for Jul 26 (IST)</h2>Bowls and Para Bowls<ul><li>1:00 PM: Women's pairs, Section B - Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh take on Namibia's Diana Viljoen and Amanda Steenkamp in the sectional play.</li><li>7:15 PM: Men's singles, Section D - Putul Sonowal faces Malta's Shaun Parnis in the sectional play.</li><li>10:05 PM: Women's pairs, Section B - Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh take on England's Amy Pharaoh and Sian Honnor in the sectional play.</li></ul>Weightlifting<ul><li>2:15 PM (Medal Event): Rishikanta Singh competes in the men's 60kg final.</li><li>6:45 PM (Medal Event): Mirabai Chanu competes in the women's 48kg final.</li><li>11:15 PM (Medal Event): Raja Muthupandi competes in the men's 65kg final.</li></ul>Artistic Gymnastics<ul><li>4:30 PM (Medal Event): Yogeshwar Singh and Tapan Mohanty compete in the men's all-around final.</li></ul>Boxing<ul><li>10:45 PM: Preeti Pawar takes on Malawi's Deborah Mtenje in the women's 54kg Round of 16.</li><li>11:45 PM: Jadumani Singh faces Pakistan's Sumama Rehman in the men's 55kg Round of 16.</li><li>12:45 AM: Aditya Pratap Yadav meets Uganda's Nuhu Batte in the men's 65kg Round of 16.</li></ul>Swimming and Para Swimming<ul><li>4:39 PM: India's quartet of Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, Aneesh S. Gowda and Dhakshan Shashikumar competes in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay heats.</li><li>1:56 AM (Medal Event): India will compete in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final, subject to qualification.</li></ul>

Here's a look at the full schedule and event timings for Indian athletes competing on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

India will hope to increase its medal count on Sunday (Jul 26) at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu chasing her third straight gold medal. Indian athletes will also compete in lawn bowls, boxing, weightlifting, artistic gymnastics and swimming. Mirabai, who won gold at the 2018 Gold Coast Games and the 2022 Birmingham Games, will compete in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event. Lawn bowls will also be an important event for India, as the women’s pairs team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh will play two Section B matches against Namibia and England and will look to secure a place in the medal rounds. In the men’s singles, Putul Sonowal will face Malta’s Shaun Parnis. India’s weightlifting team will also feature Rishikanta Singh in the men’s 60kg final and Raja Muthupandi in the men’s 65kg final. In artistic gymnastics, Yogeshwar Singh and Tapan Mohanty will compete in the men’s all-around final. Also Read - IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? In boxing, Preeti Pawar will begin her campaign in the women’s 54kg Round of 16 against Malawi’s Deborah Mtenje. Jadumani Singh will face Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman in the men’s 55kg Round of 16, while Aditya Pratap Yadav will take on Uganda’s Nuhu Batte in the men’s 65kg Round of 16. Also Read - Hungarian Grand Prix: Lando Norris denies Lewis Hamilton record 10th pole in thrilling finish In swimming, India’s men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team of Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, Aneesh S. Gowda and Dhakshan Shashikumar will compete in the heats. If they qualify, they will return later in the day for the medal race. CWG 2026: India's schedule for Jul 26 (IST) Bowls and Para Bowls 1:00 PM: Women's pairs, Section B - Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh take on Namibia's Diana Viljoen and Amanda Steenkamp in the sectional play. 7:15 PM: Men's singles, Section D - Putul Sonowal faces Malta's Shaun Parnis in the sectional play. 10:05 PM: Women's pairs, Section B - Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh take on England's Amy Pharaoh and Sian Honnor in the sectional play. Weightlifting 2:15 PM (Medal Event): Rishikanta Singh competes in the men's 60kg final. 6:45 PM (Medal Event): Mirabai Chanu competes in the women's 48kg final. 11:15 PM (Medal Event): Raja Muthupandi competes in the men's 65kg final. Artistic Gymnastics 4:30 PM (Medal Event): Yogeshwar Singh and Tapan Mohanty compete in the men's all-around final. Boxing 10:45 PM: Preeti Pawar takes on Malawi's Deborah Mtenje in the women's 54kg Round of 16. 11:45 PM: Jadumani Singh faces Pakistan's Sumama Rehman in the men's 55kg Round of 16. 12:45 AM: Aditya Pratap Yadav meets Uganda's Nuhu Batte in the men's 65kg Round of 16. Swimming and Para Swimming 4:39 PM: India's quartet of Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, Aneesh S. Gowda and Dhakshan Shashikumar competes in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay heats. 1:56 AM (Medal Event): India will compete in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final, subject to qualification.

Here's a look at the full schedule and event timings for Indian athletes competing on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 4: India's full schedule, medal events and match timings

India will face Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I of the series at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday (Jul 26). Led by Shreyas Iyer, the visitors have already sealed the series 2-0, while Sikandar Raza's Zimbabwe will be aiming to avoid a whitewash and finish the campaign on a positive note.&nbsp;India have dominated the series with commanding performances in both departments. In the second T20I, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma struck fluent half-centuries to power the visitors to a formidable total before the bowlers combined effectively to keep Zimbabwe well short of the target.&nbsp;With the series finale approaching, here's a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lebron-james-signs-with-philadelphia-76ers-eyes-one-last-nba-championship-1784917209099">LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers, eyes one last NBA championship</a><h2>IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I be played?</h2>The third T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be played on Sunday (26 Jul, 2026). The toss will take place at 4:00 pm IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hungarian-grand-prix-lando-norris-denies-lewis-hamilton-record-10th-pole-in-thrilling-finish-1785001712365">Hungarian Grand Prix: Lando Norris denies Lewis Hamilton record 10th pole in thrilling finish</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at at Harare Sports Club in Harare.<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the third T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be available on Unite8 Sports in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I?</h2>The livestream of the third T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be available on the FanCode app and website.<h2>Squads</h2>India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Prabhsimran Singh and Rinku Singh&nbsp;Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba and Tafadzwa Tsiga

As the crucial T20I clash between India and Zimbabwe approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

India will face Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I of the series at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday (Jul 26). Led by Shreyas Iyer, the visitors have already sealed the series 2-0, while Sikandar Raza's Zimbabwe will be aiming to avoid a whitewash and finish the campaign on a positive note. India have dominated the series with commanding performances in both departments. In the second T20I, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma struck fluent half-centuries to power the visitors to a formidable total before the bowlers combined effectively to keep Zimbabwe well short of the target. With the series finale approaching, here's a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers, eyes one last NBA championship IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Match Details When will the IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I be played? The third T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be played on Sunday (26 Jul, 2026). The toss will take place at 4:00 pm IST. Also Read - Hungarian Grand Prix: Lando Norris denies Lewis Hamilton record 10th pole in thrilling finish Where is the match being played? The match will be held at at Harare Sports Club in Harare. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the third T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be available on Unite8 Sports in India. Where to livestream IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I? The livestream of the third T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be available on the FanCode app and website. Squads India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Prabhsimran Singh and Rinku Singh Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba and Tafadzwa Tsiga

As the crucial T20I clash between India and Zimbabwe approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

World champion Lando Norris produced a stunning final lap to snatch pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 seconds in a thrilling qualifying session at the Hungaroring on Saturday. The McLaren driver clocked a best time of 1:17.207, securing his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season and denying Hamilton a record-extending 10th pole at the Budapest circuit.&nbsp;Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified third, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli put his Mercedes fourth, 0.260 seconds behind Norris. Oscar Piastri completed the top five for McLaren, ahead of four-time world champion Max Verstappen in the Red Bull. "I am very happy to be back on top," said Norris. "It was a tough session and these guys (Ferrari) were very quick. It's been tough all weekend, but we have been quick and our upgrades have helped – it's so nice to be on pole especially at this track."&nbsp;Hamilton came agonisingly close to becoming the oldest Formula 1 pole-sitter since Mario Andretti at the 1982 Italian Grand Prix, but ultimately fell short despite leading after the opening runs in Q3. "Congratulations to Lando," said Hamilton. "I think we did a great job all weekend and we were solid in qualifying, but going out first was not the right call. On top of that, the grip just wasn't there for Charles and I at the end. We were quickest, but it got away from us ultimately."&nbsp;Leclerc admitted changing conditions caught Ferrari off guard. “There was quite a bit of wind change today and I didn't anticipate it well. It was all a bit messy.” Qualifying began in scorching conditions, with track temperatures reaching 52°C. Ferrari opted to send both Hamilton and Leclerc out on medium tyres in Q1, and Hamilton immediately topped the timesheets with a 1:18.730 lap before Leclerc's effort was deleted for exceeding track limits.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-was-tulika-maan-withdrawn-from-the-commonwealth-games-explained-what-happened-whereabouts-rules-and-what-happens-next-1784997078500">Why was Tulika Maan withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games? Explained: What happened, whereabouts rules, and what happens next</a>&nbsp;McLaren responded on soft tyres, with Norris setting the fastest time ahead of Verstappen and Antonelli, while Aston Martin celebrated Fernando Alonso reaching Q2 for the first time this season. Eliminated in Q1 were both Cadillacs, both Williams cars, Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Haas rookie Oliver Bearman. Q2 saw Hamilton once again emerge as the quickest with a 1:17.931 lap. Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar recovered from a spin at Turn 12 to briefly go fastest before Norris reclaimed the top spot. Leclerc also squeezed into the final shootout with a late improvement.&nbsp;Liam Lawson, both Alpine drivers, Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto, Haas' Esteban Ocon and Alonso were knocked out in the second segment. In Q3, Hamilton grabbed provisional pole with a 1:17.219 lap, leading Norris by a tenth after the first flying runs. Ferrari sent both drivers out early for their final attempts, but neither improved.&nbsp;Verstappen spun at Turn 13 during the closing moments, briefly bringing out yellow flags that disrupted several drivers. Norris, however, had already begun his decisive lap and delivered a flawless final sector to claim the 17th pole position of his Formula 1 career and his second at the Hungaroring.

Lando Norris clinched a dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix pole position, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.012 seconds as Ferrari narrowly missed a record 10th Budapest pole. Read the full qualifying report

World champion Lando Norris produced a stunning final lap to snatch pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 seconds in a thrilling qualifying session at the Hungaroring on Saturday. The McLaren driver clocked a best time of 1:17.207, securing his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season and denying Hamilton a record-extending 10th pole at the Budapest circuit. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified third, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli put his Mercedes fourth, 0.260 seconds behind Norris. Oscar Piastri completed the top five for McLaren, ahead of four-time world champion Max Verstappen in the Red Bull. "I am very happy to be back on top," said Norris. "It was a tough session and these guys (Ferrari) were very quick. It's been tough all weekend, but we have been quick and our upgrades have helped – it's so nice to be on pole especially at this track." Hamilton came agonisingly close to becoming the oldest Formula 1 pole-sitter since Mario Andretti at the 1982 Italian Grand Prix, but ultimately fell short despite leading after the opening runs in Q3. "Congratulations to Lando," said Hamilton. "I think we did a great job all weekend and we were solid in qualifying, but going out first was not the right call. On top of that, the grip just wasn't there for Charles and I at the end. We were quickest, but it got away from us ultimately." Leclerc admitted changing conditions caught Ferrari off guard. “There was quite a bit of wind change today and I didn't anticipate it well. It was all a bit messy.” Qualifying began in scorching conditions, with track temperatures reaching 52°C. Ferrari opted to send both Hamilton and Leclerc out on medium tyres in Q1, and Hamilton immediately topped the timesheets with a 1:18.730 lap before Leclerc's effort was deleted for exceeding track limits. Also Read: Why was Tulika Maan withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games? Explained: What happened, whereabouts rules, and what happens next McLaren responded on soft tyres, with Norris setting the fastest time ahead of Verstappen and Antonelli, while Aston Martin celebrated Fernando Alonso reaching Q2 for the first time this season. Eliminated in Q1 were both Cadillacs, both Williams cars, Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Haas rookie Oliver Bearman. Q2 saw Hamilton once again emerge as the quickest with a 1:17.931 lap. Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar recovered from a spin at Turn 12 to briefly go fastest before Norris reclaimed the top spot. Leclerc also squeezed into the final shootout with a late improvement. Liam Lawson, both Alpine drivers, Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto, Haas' Esteban Ocon and Alonso were knocked out in the second segment. In Q3, Hamilton grabbed provisional pole with a 1:17.219 lap, leading Norris by a tenth after the first flying runs. Ferrari sent both drivers out early for their final attempts, but neither improved. Verstappen spun at Turn 13 during the closing moments, briefly bringing out yellow flags that disrupted several drivers. Norris, however, had already begun his decisive lap and delivered a flawless final sector to claim the 17th pole position of his Formula 1 career and his second at the Hungaroring.

Lando Norris beat Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012s to claim Hungarian Grand Prix pole position, denying Ferrari a record 10th Budapest pole

Hungarian Grand Prix: Lando Norris denies Lewis Hamilton record 10th pole in thrilling finish

Indian judoka Tulika Maan's withdrawal from the 2026 Commonwealth Games has once again highlighted one of the most stringent aspects of global anti-doping regulations—the ‘whereabouts’ system. The Commonwealth Games medallist pulled out of India's squad after the Judo Federation of India (JFI) confirmed that she had failed to comply with the mandatory whereabouts requirements, a matter that is now expected to be examined by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). The development comes at a crucial stage in India's preparations for the Games and raises important questions about the anti-doping obligations athletes must fulfil even when they are not competing.<h2>Why was Tulika Maan withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games?</h2>Tulika Maan withdrew from India's Commonwealth Games squad after allegedly failing to disclose her whereabouts as required under anti-doping regulations. According to Judo Federation of India president Yashpal Solanki, the federation received communication regarding the issue and decided that Tulika would not travel with the Indian contingent. He also stated that the matter now falls under NADA's jurisdiction, with the anti-doping body expected to determine the next course of action.The withdrawal is administrative rather than performance-related, with the issue centering on compliance with anti-doping procedures rather than a failed drug test.<h2>What are the whereabouts rules under anti-doping regulations?</h2>The whereabouts system is a key pillar of the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) anti-doping programme. Elite athletes included in a Registered Testing Pool (RTP) must regularly provide detailed information about where they can be located. This includes:<ul><li>Their residential address.</li><li>Daily training venues and timings.</li><li>Competition schedules.</li><li>Travel plans.</li><li>A specific 60-minute time slot every day during which they are guaranteed to be available for out-of-competition testing.</li></ul>The purpose of the system is to allow anti-doping officials to conduct surprise tests without prior notice. Since performance-enhancing substances can be used outside competition periods, unannounced testing is considered essential to maintaining fair play. Athletes are responsible for keeping their whereabouts information accurate and updated whenever their schedules change.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinicius-junior-to-arsenal-gunners-eye-blockbuster-transfer-as-real-madrid-contract-talks-stall-1784974446032">Vinicius Junior to Arsenal? Gunners eye blockbuster transfer as Real Madrid contract talks stall</a><h2>What action can NADA take if an athlete violates the whereabouts rules?</h2>Under the World Anti-Doping Code, failing to comply with whereabouts requirements can itself constitute an anti-doping rule violation. There are generally two types of violations:<ul><li>Filing failures, where athletes fail to submit or update their whereabouts information correctly.</li><li>Missed tests, where doping control officers are unable to locate an athlete during the declared 60-minute testing window.</li></ul>If an athlete accumulates three whereabouts failures within a rolling 12-month period, it can amount to an anti-doping rule violation, which may attract disciplinary proceedings and a suspension if established. NADA will now examine Tulika Maan's case, determine the facts and decide whether any anti-doping rule violation has occurred under the applicable regulations. The athlete is entitled to due process before any final sanction is imposed.<h2>Could this affect Tulika Maan's future competitions?</h2>The outcome of the NADA proceedings will determine the impact on Tulika Maan's career. If no anti-doping rule violation is established, she could return to competition without any long-term consequences. However, if NADA concludes that the whereabouts failures amount to a violation under the World Anti-Doping Code, disciplinary action could affect her eligibility for future international tournaments.&nbsp;Any suspension would have implications for her preparations for upcoming events, including major international championships and qualification pathways leading to future multi-sport competitions. For now, Tulika's immediate focus is likely to be on the NADA process, with the final decision expected to determine when she can return to competitive judo.

Why did Tulika Maan withdraw from the Commonwealth Games? Here's what happened, WADA's whereabouts rules, NADA's role, and how the case could impact the Indian judoka's future

Indian judoka Tulika Maan's withdrawal from the 2026 Commonwealth Games has once again highlighted one of the most stringent aspects of global anti-doping regulations—the ‘whereabouts’ system. The Commonwealth Games medallist pulled out of India's squad after the Judo Federation of India (JFI) confirmed that she had failed to comply with the mandatory whereabouts requirements, a matter that is now expected to be examined by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). The development comes at a crucial stage in India's preparations for the Games and raises important questions about the anti-doping obligations athletes must fulfil even when they are not competing. Why was Tulika Maan withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games? Tulika Maan withdrew from India's Commonwealth Games squad after allegedly failing to disclose her whereabouts as required under anti-doping regulations. According to Judo Federation of India president Yashpal Solanki, the federation received communication regarding the issue and decided that Tulika would not travel with the Indian contingent. He also stated that the matter now falls under NADA's jurisdiction, with the anti-doping body expected to determine the next course of action. The withdrawal is administrative rather than performance-related, with the issue centering on compliance with anti-doping procedures rather than a failed drug test. What are the whereabouts rules under anti-doping regulations? The whereabouts system is a key pillar of the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) anti-doping programme. Elite athletes included in a Registered Testing Pool (RTP) must regularly provide detailed information about where they can be located. This includes: Their residential address. Daily training venues and timings. Competition schedules. Travel plans. A specific 60-minute time slot every day during which they are guaranteed to be available for out-of-competition testing. The purpose of the system is to allow anti-doping officials to conduct surprise tests without prior notice. Since performance-enhancing substances can be used outside competition periods, unannounced testing is considered essential to maintaining fair play. Athletes are responsible for keeping their whereabouts information accurate and updated whenever their schedules change. Also Read: Vinicius Junior to Arsenal? Gunners eye blockbuster transfer as Real Madrid contract talks stall What action can NADA take if an athlete violates the whereabouts rules? Under the World Anti-Doping Code, failing to comply with whereabouts requirements can itself constitute an anti-doping rule violation. There are generally two types of violations: Filing failures, where athletes fail to submit or update their whereabouts information correctly. Missed tests, where doping control officers are unable to locate an athlete during the declared 60-minute testing window. If an athlete accumulates three whereabouts failures within a rolling 12-month period, it can amount to an anti-doping rule violation, which may attract disciplinary proceedings and a suspension if established. NADA will now examine Tulika Maan's case, determine the facts and decide whether any anti-doping rule violation has occurred under the applicable regulations. The athlete is entitled to due process before any final sanction is imposed. Could this affect Tulika Maan's future competitions? The outcome of the NADA proceedings will determine the impact on Tulika Maan's career. If no anti-doping rule violation is established, she could return to competition without any long-term consequences. However, if NADA concludes that the whereabouts failures amount to a violation under the World Anti-Doping Code, disciplinary action could affect her eligibility for future international tournaments. Any suspension would have implications for her preparations for upcoming events, including major international championships and qualification pathways leading to future multi-sport competitions. For now, Tulika's immediate focus is likely to be on the NADA process, with the final decision expected to determine when she can return to competitive judo.

Indian judoka Tulika Maan was withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games over alleged whereabouts rule violations. Here's what happened, how WADA's system works, NADA's role and what lies ahead

Why was Tulika Maan withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games? Explained: What happened, whereabouts rules, and what happens next

English Premier League champions Arsenal are closely monitoring the contract situation of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior and could make a move if the Brazilian fails to agree a new deal with the Spanish giants. The 26-year-old has emerged as one of several attacking targets being considered by the Premier League champions as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. However, discussions remain at a preliminary stage, and there is no certainty that Arsenal will formalise their interest.&nbsp;No direct talks have taken place between Arsenal and Real Madrid, but the prospect of signing Vinicius has reportedly received backing across the club's hierarchy. Vinicius has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu after spending eight seasons with Los Blancos. Negotiations over an extension have yet to produce a breakthrough, leaving uncertainty over his long-term future.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-2nd-t20i-india-thrash-zimbabwe-by-90-runs-take-2-0-lead-in-series-1784989975992">IND vs ZIM, 2nd T20I: India thrash Zimbabwe by 90 runs; take 2-0 lead in series</a>&nbsp;Real Madrid are unlikely to risk losing one of their biggest stars on a free transfer, particularly with the forward set to earn a substantial loyalty bonus if he remains at the club next season. The Brazilian enjoyed another impressive campaign at the FIFA World Cup, featuring in all five of Brazil's matches and scoring four goals before Carlo Ancelotti's side were knocked out by Norway in the Round of 16.&nbsp;At club level, Vinicius scored 22 goals across all competitions during the 2025-26 season. Despite his contributions, Real Madrid ended the campaign without silverware for a second straight year, finishing second in La Liga, eight points behind Barcelona. Since arriving from Flamengo in 2018, Vinicius has established himself as one of Madrid's key players, making 375 appearances while contributing 128 goals and 100 assists.

Arsenal are considering a move for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr as contract renewal talks remain unresolved. Here's the latest on the Brazilian winger's transfer future

English Premier League champions Arsenal are closely monitoring the contract situation of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior and could make a move if the Brazilian fails to agree a new deal with the Spanish giants. The 26-year-old has emerged as one of several attacking targets being considered by the Premier League champions as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. However, discussions remain at a preliminary stage, and there is no certainty that Arsenal will formalise their interest. No direct talks have taken place between Arsenal and Real Madrid, but the prospect of signing Vinicius has reportedly received backing across the club's hierarchy. Vinicius has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu after spending eight seasons with Los Blancos. Negotiations over an extension have yet to produce a breakthrough, leaving uncertainty over his long-term future. Also Read: IND vs ZIM, 2nd T20I: India thrash Zimbabwe by 90 runs; take 2-0 lead in series Real Madrid are unlikely to risk losing one of their biggest stars on a free transfer, particularly with the forward set to earn a substantial loyalty bonus if he remains at the club next season. The Brazilian enjoyed another impressive campaign at the FIFA World Cup, featuring in all five of Brazil's matches and scoring four goals before Carlo Ancelotti's side were knocked out by Norway in the Round of 16. At club level, Vinicius scored 22 goals across all competitions during the 2025-26 season. Despite his contributions, Real Madrid ended the campaign without silverware for a second straight year, finishing second in La Liga, eight points behind Barcelona. Since arriving from Flamengo in 2018, Vinicius has established himself as one of Madrid's key players, making 375 appearances while contributing 128 goals and 100 assists.

Arsenal are monitoring Vinicius Jr's contract situation at Real Madrid and could launch a move if the Brazilian fails to sign a new deal

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