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Geopolitics

'Displayed exceptional skill, determination': PM Modi hails India's CWG heroes

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Modi congratulated India's athletes for their 39 medals at the Glasgow Games. India secured fourth place despite fewer sports and a smaller con…

Geopolitics

After historic CWG gold, Mirabai Chanu declares Asian Games 'make-or-break'

Times of India – World · India

For the 32-year-old, the celebrations are over. The focus has shifted completely to the one medal that has remained painfully out of reach throughout her glitt…

Geopolitics

'I gave up': Tejaswin's confession after turning heartbreak into historic bronze

Times of India – World · India

Tejaswin Shankar endured emotional turmoil after a knee injury at the Commonwealth Games. He briefly gave up before picking himself up to compete. The athlet…

Geopolitics

Who is Neel Patel? Indian-origin prodigy named in Aus U19 squad for India tour

Times of India – World · India

Neel Patel, an emerging Indian-origin batter, earned a significant career opportunity. He was selected for Australia's Under-19 squad for an upcoming tour of I…

Geopolitics

25 sixes, 15 fours: Abhishek Sharma smashes 233 off 91 balls - Watch

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Sports Desk provides 24/7 comprehensive sports coverage across multiple disciplines. - Features match reports, previews, reviews, technical analysis, a…

Geopolitics

Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

BBC News – World · Europe

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

Geopolitics

18 years after Saina Nehwal, Tanvi Sharma brings Taipei Open title back to India

Times of India – World · India

Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma secured her first BWF World Tour title. She defeated Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in the Taipei Open final. The 17-year-old …

Geopolitics

IND vs SL: Warm-up match reduced from four days to three ahead of Test series

Times of India – World · India

India's warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI has been shortened. The practice game will now be played from August 7 to August 9. This fixture will take place a…

Geopolitics

'We're very aligned': Joe Root reveals why Fleming won him over instantly

Times of India – World · India

Joe Root expressed enthusiasm for leading England's Test team again. He cited incoming coach Stephen Fleming as a key reason for his excitement. Fleming's vi…

Geopolitics

'Questions will be asked': Ex-India star's message for Gautam Gambhir

Times of India – World · India

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta anticipates pressure on coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. India has lost recent Test series, and this Sri…

Geopolitics

The promise, the pain and the gold: Asmita Dey's journey to CWG history

Times of India – World · India

Asmita Dey's historic Commonwealth Games gold was shaped by far more than what happened on the judo mat. After losing her father, battling a Grade-2 ankle inju…

Geopolitics

Land mine blast survivor Soman Rana scripts golden CWG story

Times of India – World · India

The triumph was particularly significant for Soman Rana, who was a national-level boxer before the accident abruptly ended his sporting career. He had trained …

Geopolitics

0-5 down, gold at the end: How India boxer turned the tide to win CWG title

Times of India – World · India

Ankush Panghal secured the men's 80kg gold medal with a remarkable comeback victory. He overcame a significant deficit to defeat England's Dimeji Shittu in the…

Geopolitics

CWG 2026 medal table: India soar to fourth place after 16-medal blitz

Times of India – World · India

India enjoyed its biggest day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning 16 medals to climb to fourth in the standings with one day remaining. A historic boxing h…

Geopolitics

'A lot of negative thoughts': Jaismine reveals how she went from hospital bed to CWG gold

Times of India – World · India

Jaismine Lamboria won the Commonwealth Games 57kg gold medal after a significant illness. She battled a high fever and concussion during the Asian Championship…

Geopolitics

Jakob Butturff cause of death update: What is known as the pro bowler dies at 32?

Times of India – World · India

Jakob Butturff died at the age of 32 on July 31, leaving the bowling world in shock. As tributes continue to pour in from fellow players and fans, many are sea…

Geopolitics

CWG: Jaismine Lamboria beats Michaela Walsh to win Women's 57kg Boxing Gold

Times of India – World · India

Jaismine Lamboria secured the women's 57kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She defeated Michaela Walsh by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the fin…

Geopolitics

Boxer secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tarona Taafaki makes history in women’s 75kg categoryAll boxers eliminated in semis receive bronze medalsA boxer has made history for ⁠Tuvalu by winning the ti…

Geopolitics

'He could captain India': Why Sooryavanshi was named East Zone vice-captain

Times of India – World · India

East Zone selectors appointed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy. This move aims to develop his leadership skills by observing the capt…

Geopolitics

Pant trains with MS Dhoni ahead of Sri Lanka Test series; photo goes viral

Times of India – World · India

Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi for the upcoming Test series. Pant is preparing for the crucial Sri Lanka series after a recent IPL season. India n…

Geopolitics

No Pant, no Samson, no Abhishek: Ashwin's India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup

Times of India – World · India

Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his 2027 ODI World Cup squad selections. He categorized players into 'Yes', 'Maybe', and 'No' lists for the tournamen…

Geopolitics

'Brings back Asian Games memories': Neeraj on India's historic CWG javelin medals

Times of India – World · India

Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games. He shared the podium with fellow Indian Yashvir Singh, who won bronze. Y…

Geopolitics

Judoka Asmita Dey breaks down recalling late father after winning CWG gold

Times of India – World · India

Asmita Dey secured India's first judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She defeated Canada's Heidi Quach in a dramatic women's 48kg final match. This vict…

Geopolitics

CWG 2026: India’s finest day in Glasgow yet! Six medals, 10 boxing finalists

Times of India – World · India

India produced its biggest day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning six medals to take its tally to 23. Historic judo golds for Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, …

Geopolitics

CWG Day 9 medal tally: Where is India now after delivering historic six-medal haul?

Times of India – World · India

India enjoyed their best day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning six medals to take their tally to 23. Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey claimed historic judo gol…

Geopolitics

Who is Seema Kaliramna? The mother and PhD scholar who won CWG bronze

Times of India – World · India

Seema Kaliramna secured a bronze medal in the women's discus throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026. She achieved a best throw of 58.65 meters, earning India ano…

Geopolitics

When is Neeraj Chopra's CWG 2026 javelin final? All you need to know

Times of India – World · India

Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin final on August 1. He qualified with a throw of 79.61m amidst difficult stadium conditions. C…

Geopolitics

Liberty vs Aces: Injury report on Satou Sabally, NaLyssa Smith

Times of India – World · India

The Liberty and Aces meet Thursday at Michelob ULTRA Arena with both rosters banged up. New York is missing Satou Sabally (concussion) and Leonie Fiebich (foot…

Geopolitics

Pathirage challenges Chopra-Nadeem javelin rivalry in Commonwealth final

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage is favourite ahead of rivalry between India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.

Geopolitics

Former captains slam saffron hockey jersey: 'India's identity has always been blue'

Times of India – World · India

​​"Everything in the country is being saffronised," said former India captain Pargat Singh while criticizing Hockey India's decision.

Geopolitics

Fleming takes over as England Test coach; ex-CSK boss begins new era with Root

Times of India – World · India

Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England men's Test head coach. He replaces Brendon McCullum and will begin his tenure later this summer. Marcus Trescothi…

Geopolitics

'India ke liye ladne wala insaan': Tributes pour in as Ajinkya Rahane retires

Times of India – World · India

Ajinkya Rahane represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. The Mumbai batter finished his Test career with 5,077 runs at an average of 38.46, includin…

Geopolitics

South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay swimming event for Chad le Clos's record 21st Games medal.

Geopolitics

Why Indian hockey team jersey changed from blue to saffron: HI explains

Times of India – World · India

Hockey India will use saffron jerseys for the 2026 World Cup. According to Hockey India, the traditional blue jersey blended with the blue artificial turf used…

Geopolitics

Messi returns to MLS training 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain, which led to retirement rumours.

Geopolitics

Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill easing back to full fitness

Times of India – World · India

TOI understands that Bumrah will begin gradually increasing his bowling workload after suffering an impact injury during the ODI series in England, while Gill …

Geopolitics

Explained: Why Neeraj Chopra's road to CWG 2026 gold could be difficult

Times of India – World · India

Neeraj Chopra begins his bid for a second Commonwealth Games javelin gold in Glasgow, but faces one of the toughest fields of his career. Rivals including Arsh…

Geopolitics

How India became the world's worst doping offender: A crisis threatening sports

Times of India – World · India

According to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2024 Testing Figures Report, released in Dec 2025, India registered 260 adverse analytical findings (AAFs) f…

Geopolitics

Record alert: Indian boxers eclipse Birmingham tally with 10 guaranteed medals

Times of India – World · India

Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg), Narender Berwal (+90kg) and world champion Jaismine Lamboria …

Geopolitics

Sooryavanshi jumps 230 places in T20I rankings as Ishan Kishan scripts history

Times of India – World · India

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has jumped 230 places in the ICC T20I batting rankings. Ishan Kishan retains his world number one position with a histor…

Geopolitics

'One more thank you left': Sachin pays emotional tribute to coach Achrekar on Guru Purnima

Times of India – World · India

Sachin Tendulkar honored his late mentor, Ramakant Achrekar, on Guru Purnima. He visited Achrekar's memorial at Mumbai's Shivaji Park to express his gratitude.…

Geopolitics

RCB become first IPL franchise to cross $300 million in brand value

Times of India – World · India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds the IPL's top brand value at over $300 million. This valuation reflects strong performance and fan engagement, according to a…

Geopolitics

Why Australia coach is dreaming of Ben Stokes' 'fairytale' return for Ashes

Times of India – World · India

Australian coach Andrew McDonald desires Ben Stokes' return for the 2027 Ashes series. He believes this would create a compelling narrative for the cricket ri…

Geopolitics

Shubman Gill dethrones Daryl Mitchell, reclaims ODI No. 1 ranking after six months

Times of India – World · India

Shubman Gill has reclaimed the world number one ODI batting ranking spot. Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand slips to second place after missing recent matches. Vir…

Geopolitics

Windsurfer Lee Lai-shan wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive

South China Morning Post – World · China

This article was first published on July 30, 1996. Our golden girl by Nazvi Careem and Scott McKenzie Cheers and tears swept Hong Kong yesterday (July 29, 1996…

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