Athletics and swimming will be the only compulsory sports in the Commonwealth Games from the 2026 edition as part of a strategic roadmap that also features T20 cricket and 3x3 basketball.
Pravin Jadhav was the only member of the Indian archery contingent from the Tokyo Olympics to get selected in the Indian squad for the Asian Archery Championship to be held in Dhaka next month.
Saina is likely to be rested for the next match against minnows Scotland in an Uber Cup preliminary round match on Tuesday.
Vijayveer Sidhu, Rhythm Sangwan, Arjun Singh Cheema and Shikha Narwal were India’s gold medallists on the final day putting India firmly on top of the standings with 17 gold medals.
After an encouraging 65 on day one, Lahiri carded rounds of 70-72-71 to finish the week at 6-under as the course.
Anshu (57kg) scripted history as she became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a silver medal in the World Championships.
Starting the proceedings for India, London Olympics bronze medallist Saina had to concede her match after losing the first game 20-22 against Spain's Clara Azurmendi.
Thakur also thanked his predecessor Kiren Rijiju for his contributions in the run-up to the Tokyo Games.
Olympic games can be hosted in three or four cities in India, and the IOA is in talks with the IOC about India's possible bid for 2036.
Sreejesh's former teammates Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra and SV Sunil had recently retired following a successful Olympic campaign to pave the way for the youngsters.
A former Asian Championship bronze-medallist and a four-time national champion, the 49-year-old Rana has been a seasoned coach with the Services Sports Control Board.
Sharma followed up his first-round 67 with a seven-under 64 that sparkled even more with two eagles at the Acciona Open de Espana.
Indian shooters Anish Bhanwala, Adarsh SIngh and Vijayveer Sidhu combined to win the gold medal in the 25m rapid fire pistol team event as the nation ended the ISSF Junior World Championship on top of the standings.
The third season of the women's FIH Hockey Pro League begins on October 13 with Olympic and world champions the Netherlands taking on Belgium.
The third season of the women's FIH Hockey Pro League begins on October 13 with Olympic and world champions the Netherlands taking on Belgium.
India had returned with its best-ever performance from the Tokyo Paralympics, winning 19 medals -- five gold, eight silver, six bronze. The country's previous best tally at one edition of the Paralympic Games was four.
Vijayveer Sidhu and Rhythm Sangwan outclassed Thailand’s Kanyakom Hirunphoem and Schwakon Triniphakorn 9-1 in the gold medal contest
Anshu had defeated junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk to ensure India's first medal from this edition of the event.
The trio of Bakhtyaruddin Malek, Shardul Vihan and Vivaan Kapoor had qualified for the match after placing second out of seven teams in qualification, with a combined score of 473 out of 525.
India are at the top of the medal tally at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championships with 9 gold medals.
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