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01 Aug

India Shine in Men’s Javelin as Neeraj Chopra Takes Silver, Yashvir Singh Secures Bronze at CWG 2026

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India celebrated a double podium finish in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with Neeraj Chopra winning the silver medal and Yashvir Singh producing a remarkable late effort to clinch bronze in a thrilling final. Returning to major competition after recovering from a back injury, Chopra registered his best throw of the season with an effort of 85.83 metres. The performance earned the Olympic champion second place despite difficult weather conditions marked by strong winds and low temperatures. The gold medal went to Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, whose impressive throw of 89.75 metres…

30 Jul

Ajinkya Rahane Retirement: Veteran Indian Batter Bids Farewell to International Cricket

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has officially announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished career spanning over a decade. The 38-year-old middle-order stalwart confirmed his decision through an emotional message shared on social media, stating that he felt the timing was right to move forward. Rahane leaves behind a rich legacy as one of India’s most dependable performers in overseas conditions and a respected leader who guided the national team through pivotal moments. Representing India across 85 Tests, 90 One-Day Internationals, and 20 T20 Internationals, Rahane amassed over…

29 Jul

Commonwealth Games 2026: Gulveer Singh Shines With Historic Silver as India Secures 12th Medal

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India enjoyed another memorable day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with long-distance runner Gulveer Singh producing a remarkable performance to win a silver medal in the men's 10,000m event. His podium finish added another chapter to India's athletics success and helped the country's medal tally climb to 12. Gulveer crossed the finish line in 27:49.78, finishing behind Australia's Ky Robinson, who claimed the gold medal. David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man secured the bronze after completing the race in third place. Gulveer's achievement is being hailed as one of India's finest performances in long-distance running at…

28 Jul

Commonwealth Games 2026: India Enjoys Medal Rush as Sharmila Dhankar Wins Historic Gold

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Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India continued its impressive run at the Commonwealth Games 2026, adding a flurry of medals on Day 5 to take its overall tally to 10. The highlight of the day came from Sharmila Dhankar, who delivered a record-breaking performance to clinch the country's second gold medal of the Games. Competing in the women's para shot put F57 event, Sharmila registered a best effort of 9.81 metres, securing the gold and etching her name in history as the first Indian para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in athletics. India's success in the same event continued later…

27 Jul

‘My Person’: Arshdeep Singh Goes Instagram Official with Samreen Kaur, Ends Months of Speculation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has publicly confirmed his relationship with Punjabi model Samreen Kaur, sharing the couple's first official photographs on Instagram and ending months of speculation surrounding their personal lives. The left-arm fast bowler posted two pictures with Samreen on his Instagram account, accompanied by the caption, "My Person." The post quickly gained traction on social media, with fans, fellow cricketers and celebrities flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages and best wishes. Rumours linking the two had been circulating for nearly three months, but neither Arshdeep nor Samreen had commented on them until now. The…

20 Jul

Historic Milestone for Mbappe as France Star Secures Second FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Kylian Mbappe added another remarkable chapter to his football career by becoming the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice. Although France finished fourth in the tournament, the striker’s prolific goal-scoring form ensured he walked away with one of the competition’s biggest individual honours. Mbappe ended the World Cup with an impressive tally of 10 goals and four assists, finishing ahead of every other player in the scoring charts. His standout performance in France’s third-place playoff, where he netted twice and set up another goal, ultimately proved decisive in the race for the…

20 Jul

Ferran Torres’ Extra-Time Strike Seals World Cup Glory for Spain Against Argentina

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense final that remained deadlocked until extra time. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when substitute Ferran Torres found the back of the net to crown Spain as the new world champions. The Spanish side dictated the pace for most of the contest, enjoying the lion’s share of possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Despite the sustained pressure, Argentina’s defence, led by goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, held firm during regulation time to keep Lionel Messi’s side in the contest. Argentina’s task…

19 Jul

PV Sindhu Breaks New Ground with Historic Japan Open Victory, Defeats Akane Yamaguchi in Straight Games

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Tokyo (Rajeev Sharma): India's badminton ace P.V. Sindhu returned to the winner's podium in style on Sunday, overcoming Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to secure her maiden Japan Open title. The victory marks a significant milestone in Sindhu's career, as she became the first Indian player to claim the prestigious championship. The experienced Indian shuttler prevailed 21-17, 21-17, producing a composed and tactically superior performance against the home favourite, who was playing before an enthusiastic local crowd. The title is Sindhu's first Super 750 triumph and her biggest achievement on the BWF circuit since lifting the World Championship crown…

16 Jul

Argentina Books Consecutive FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Berth After Dramatic Victory Over England

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Argentina produced another memorable knockout performance, scoring twice in the closing moments to defeat England 2-1 and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup final. The reigning champions will now have the opportunity to defend their crown against Spain in the tournament's title clash. England looked set to pull off a major upset after Anthony Gordon put his side ahead in the latter stages of the semifinal. With only minutes remaining, the Three Lions appeared to be within touching distance of their first World Cup final in decades. However, Argentina refused to back down. Constant attacking…

15 Jul

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Clinical Spain Outclass France to Book FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Spot

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Spain (Rajeev Sharma): Spain delivered another composed performance on the biggest stage, defeating France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final to seal a place in the tournament's final. The victory in Arlington, Texas, underlined Spain's growing dominance over their European rivals, having now defeated France in three successive major knockout encounters. The breakthrough came in the first half when Mikel Oyarzabal confidently converted a penalty after Lamine Yamal was brought down inside the area. Spain maintained control throughout the opening period, dictating possession and preventing France from finding rhythm in attack. France's evening became more complicated when defender…