New Delhi, August 7: Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa added another major international title to his growing list of achievements by winning the Grand Chess Tour St. Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 championship in the United States. The 20-year-old Grandmaster secured the title before the final round after holding Uzbekistan‘s Javokhir Sindarov to a draw…
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Bhubaneswar, July 30, 2026: Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey has defended the decision to introduce saffron as the primary jersey colour for the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams, stating that the move was driven by technical requirements raised by players and coaches rather than any other consideration. The new jerseys have been unveiled…
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New Delhi, July 27:Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday applauded India’s athletes for delivering an outstanding performance at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026 in Scotland, praising the country’s medal winners for their dedication and determination on the international stage. Speaking during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Birla congratulated Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu for capturing…
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Glasgow, July 27, 2026; India’s celebrated weightlifter Mirabai Chanu etched her name deeper into Commonwealth Games history by capturing her third successive gold medal, delivering another commanding performance in the women’s 48kg category. The Olympic silver medallist once again lived up to expectations, producing a series of confident lifts to finish well ahead of her…
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Glasgow,Sun 26 july, 2026: “CWG 2026 India performance witnessed a mix of victories and setbacks as Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh continued their impressive run in bowls, while Indian athletes faced challenges in several other events at Glasgow.” The women’s bowls pair of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh maintained their unbeaten run in…
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Muscat, Jul 26, 2026: India vs Pakistan Hockey produced another memorable chapter as India’s Sub-Junior Men’s Hockey Team defeated Pakistan 3-1 to win the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat. The victory completed an unbeaten campaign for the Indian side and secured qualification for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup. India seized…
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London, July 23, 2026; The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has released its international home fixtures for the 2027 season, featuring a high-profile men’s and women’s Ashes programme alongside several major bilateral series and the ICC World Test Championship Final. England’s men will begin their bid to regain the Ashes when the opening Test…
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Glasgow, July 23, 2026; Commonwealth Games 2026 India campaign began in Glasgow on Thursday with the country’s first lawn bowls fixtures, as a 124-member contingent prepared to compete across multiple disciplines during the multi-sport event. The Games are being conducted across four competition venues in Glasgow, where Indian athletes will compete in both able-bodied and…
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New Delhi: As the Commonwealth Games 2026 approach in Glasgow, India’s medal hopes will once again rest on a mix of experienced champions and emerging stars. The absence of several sporting powerhouses from the competition creates a major opportunity for Indian athletes to secure top finishes across multiple disciplines. India has traditionally performed strongly at…
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Harare, July 22: Young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has described Harare as a place filled with special memories as he prepares for India’s three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. The 15-year-old said returning to the same venue where India lifted the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year makes the occasion even more meaningful. Speaking ahead…
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