CWG 2026: Tejaswin Shankar backs Sarvesh Kushare after injury, eyes decathlon comeback
Tejaswin Shankar applauded Sarvesh Kushare's historic high jump silver despite his own injury setback and is now targeting a strong return in the decathlon.
Tejaswin Shankar applauded Sarvesh Kushare's historic high jump silver despite his own injury setback and is now targeting a strong return in the decathlon.
Sarvesh Kushare and Valluri Ajaya Babu won silver medals in high jump and weightlifting respectively at CWG 2026 as PM Modi congratulated the duo.
Sharmila Dhankar became India's first Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medallist after winning the women's shot put F57 title, while Shilpa Shyla claimed bronze.
Saransh Jain earned his maiden Test call-up as India announced their squad for the Sri Lanka series, with Ravindra Jadeja returning and Jasprit Bumrah included.
Bindyarani Devi won bronze in the women’s 58kg weightlifting event at CWG 2026, securing her second Commonwealth Games medal as PM Modi congratulated her.
Gyaneshwari Yadav won silver in the women’s 53kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a personal-best total of 199kg.
Ranchi marked its arrival on India's football map with a spectacular opening ceremony of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, becoming a host city of Asia's oldest football tournament for the first time.
India endured a mixed day on the athletics track at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Tejas Ashok Shirse and Murali Sreeshankar advanced to their respective finals, while national record-holder Gurindervir Singh suffered an early exit in the men's 100m heats.
Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu credited her family's unwavering support for helping her overcome injuries and setbacks after creating history by winning a third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow on Sunday.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday felicitated Commonwealth Games 2026 bronze medallist para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar with a ₹10 lakh cash reward in recognition of his achievement at the Games in Glasgow.
