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Indian Athletics Series Final to feature stars at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on September 10
The season-ending event, being organised under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), will feature 31 events, including 16 for women. Athletes will be invited based on their national rankings in their respective disciplines
India eyes strong showing as Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow
India heads into the Games after an impressive showing at the 2022 Birmingham edition, where the contingent finished with 61 medals, including 22 golds. However, replicating that tally could prove challenging this time as sports such as shooting, badminton, table tennis and squash — disciplines that have traditionally contributed significantly to India's medal haul — are not part of the Glasgow programme
Delhi Junior Swimming Championship from July 31, national trials spot up for grabs
According to S.R. Sahu, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Delhi Swimming Association, swimmers from all age groups, both boys and girls, will compete across a range of events, including Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Individual Medley (IM) and Freestyle Relay
Team India unveils official kit, receives rousing send-off for CWG 2026
The send-off ceremony brought together athletes, coaches, support staff, dignitaries and partners as the Indian contingent geared up for its campaign in Scotland, aiming to build on the country's strong legacy at the Commonwealth Games and return with another impressive medal haul
Dominating performance by triple jumpers on Day 3 of Inter-State Athletics Meet
The AFI (Athletics Federation of India) selection committee will decide the Asian Games-bound contingent after the conclusion of the Bhubaneswar competition. Two athletes will represent in each of the track and field events
Asian Fencing Championship ends on a high as India celebrates historic hosting debut
The 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship concluded in grand style at Bharat Mandapam, blending sporting excellence with cultural splendour. Japan topped the medal standings as India earned widespread praise for successfully hosting the continental showpiece
Pole vaulter Sindhushree enters her name in record books
On her way to winning the gold medal, she improved the national record to 4.25m, which was better than the Asian Games qualification mark of 4.10m. The previous record of 4.23m was set recently by Baranica who settled for silver with a height of 4.20m
Records tumble as Dev, Anushka and Jyothi light up Kalinga Stadium
Dev Meena, Anushka Yadav and Jyothi Yarraji steal the spotlight at National Inter-State Athletics Championships, rewriting records and securing Asian Games qualification marks in a memorable evening that showcases India's emerging strength and depth in track and field
India set to host historic Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 in New Delhi
More than 30 Asian powerhouses, Olympic champions and the continent’s top fencers will converge at Bharat Mandapam from June 19-24 as India hosts the prestigious Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 for the first time, with Asian Games qualification and crucial world ranking points at stake
Shooting fraternity mourns untimely passing of legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana
Jaspal Rana had accompanied the national team as a coach during the just concluded ISSF World Cup in Munich. On his arrival in Delhi, he was admitted to a local hospital. He had undergone heart surgery and was recovering
Rudrankksh Patil clinches 10m Air Rifle gold at 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship
Rudrankksh shot 252.9 in the final to finish on top of the podium. Haryana’s Rohit Kanyan secured the silver medal with 251.9, while West Bengal’s Baiduriya Biswas claimed bronze with 230.8. Uttar Pradesh’s Karamjeet Singh finished fourth with 209.6
Anjali Shekhawat clinches gold in 10m air pistol at Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting
Shekhawat, who had qualified fourth with a score of 576-23x, delivered a strong performance in the final, shooting 240.5 to claim the top position. Haryana’s Kanak Budhwar took the silver with 238.7, while Punjab’s Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal won bronze with 216
Ganga wins 50m Rifle 3P title, Kamaljeet and Surbhi clinch mixed team gold
Ganga Singh shot a total of 357.8 in the final to finish on top of the podium. Railways’ Arjun Babuta secured the silver medal with 356.9, while fellow Railways shooter Swapnil Suresh Kusale claimed bronze with 343.7. Army’s Sidharth Gaur finished fourth with 332.3
India win two medals on final day, end on top of medal tally
In the first finals of the day, Hemant Burman won silver after shooting 351.7 across the three positions in the 50m 3Positions event. The 18-year-old had qualified for the final in seventh place with a score of 578-24x and was joined by Vedant Nitin Waghmare and Rohit Kanyan in the finals who shot 581 and 580 respectively
India return to the top as Prachi Gaikwad clinches gold
This was India’s second gold of the competition after Shiva Narwal had won the men’s 10m air pistol event on the opening day of competitions on Tuesday (Apr 21, 2026) and with four silvers and three bronzes also in their kitty, takes them back to the top of the medal tally
Shiva Narwal and Chirag Sharma win gold and bronze at Cairo World Cup
Shiva Narwal continued his form from the qualification to claim gold with 241.8, finishing 1.8 ahead of Uzbekistan’s Sodikjon Abdullaev, who secured silver. India’s Chirag Sharma completed the podium with 218.9, while Abhinav Deshwal, the other Indian in the final, finished seventh with 136.7
Stunners Academy, Kirori Mal College triumph at PSPB Baba Deep Singh Basketball 2026
The 5th PSPB Baba Deep Singh Basketball Tournament concluded with thrilling finals, as Stunners Academy and Kirori Mal College claimed titles, while standout performances from Dhani Dhama, Dev Kapoor, and Hardik Sharma defined the event
