India’s Medal Surge: 16 Medals on Historic Day 10
New Delhi, August 02, 2026India enjoyed a historic Day 10 at the Commonwealth Games 2026, delivering one of its strongest performances of the competition. Indian athletes secured 16 medals in a single day, including 10 in boxing, helping the country climb six places in the medal standings. With 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals, India now has 39 medals and sits fourth in the overall tally.Australia continues to dominate the standings with 149 medals, including 61 gold, 38 silver and 50 bronze. England is second with 99 medals, while Canada occupies third place with 57. India’s surge has pushed hosts Scotland down to fifth, with 12 gold, 8 silver and 17 bronze medals. Nigeria, Wales and New Zealand follow in sixth, seventh and eighth positions respectively.Boxing...
India’s ‘Super Saturday’ Ends with 39 Medals at CWG 2026
New Delhi, August 02, 2026India enjoyed a spectacular “Super Saturday” at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a historic boxing campaign and strong performances across athletics, para athletics and judo. With the penultimate day complete, India’s medal tally stood at **39 — 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze**. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the medal-winning athletes, praising their determination, excellence and commitment.Boxing was the biggest highlight, as India recorded its **best-ever Commonwealth Games boxing performance**, finishing at the top of the standings with seven gold and three silver medals. Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Choudhary,...
India Eye Record Medal Haul at CWG 2026
New Delhi, August 01, 2026India could be in for a huge medal rush at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Saturday, with the country having the potential to add up to **25 more medals**. India currently have **23 medals — 5 gold, 12 silver and 6 bronze**. The boxing contingent has already guaranteed at least 10 medals after all 10 Indian boxers advanced to the finals. With leading names such as **Lovlina Borgohain and Jaismine** competing, India could potentially finish with as many as 10 gold medals in boxing. Judo also remains a medal opportunity, with four Indian judokas in action after the country has already secured three medals in the discipline.Athletics will provide several more chances, with **Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran** competing...
Mirabai Chanu Recommended for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, July 31, 2026Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has once again been brought into focus for one of India’s major sporting honours, with Union Minister of State for Ayush and Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, recommending her name for this year’s Arjuna Award. In a letter to Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Jadhav urged him to consider Chanu’s nomination in recognition of her distinguished international career.Jadhav highlighted Chanu’s impressive record, including her successive Commonwealth Games gold medals, where she also secured India’s first gold medal on each occasion. He also pointed to her outstanding achievements in the 48 kg category, including record-breaking...
India’s Boxers One Win Away from Commonwealth Games 2026 Medals
New Delhi, July 28, 2026India’s boxing campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow received a major boost as Ankush and Sachin advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective weight categories. Their impressive performances have kept the country’s medal hopes alive, with both boxers now just one victory away from securing a podium finish. Under the tournament’s boxing format, a quarterfinal win guarantees a medal.In the men’s 80kg category, 2025 World Boxing Cup silver medallist Ankush delivered a dominant display to defeat Antigua and Barbuda’s Jalan by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the pre-quarterfinals. The Indian boxer controlled the contest from the opening bell, winning all three rounds convincingly as all five judges awarded him...
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines as Player of the Series in Zimbabwe
New Delhi, July 27, 2026Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi underlined his immense potential with a remarkable performance on India's Zimbabwe tour, earning the Player of the Series award after finishing as the highest run-scorer in the T20 series. The young batter amassed 151 runs in three matches at an average of 50.33, including two half-centuries. His impressive comeback came after a difficult outing in England, highlighting his ability to bounce back under pressure.Suryavanshi played one of his finest knocks in the final match at Harare Sports Club, scoring 81 runs from 49 deliveries on a slow pitch with the help of eight fours and four sixes. The innings earned him the Player of the Match award. Earlier in the series, he had made an immediate impact...
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