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Top five Indian debutants who are favourites to win medals at Commonwealth Games 2026

By Khel Now · 1h ago · 1 min read

The Commonwealth Games 2026 will begin on July 23. Let's look at some Indian debutants considered medal contenders at Glasgow CWG.

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CWG 2026: Missing luggage leave Indian boxers scrambling before Glasgow opening ceremony

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

The missing luggage contains training gear, and the ceremonial outfits the boxers are scheduled to wear at Thursday’s opening ceremony.

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Emi Martinez says he is considering international future after Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

In a statement posted on Instagram, the 33-year-old said he would take time to “figure out how to move forward, and decide…

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Lionel Messi Tried To Divert Referee's Attention Using 'Fake Injury' As Enzo Fernandez Got Red Card. Video

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

The Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup final was a heated affair. There were yellow cards, a red card, and even a…

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SQUASH

Indian sports wrap, July 21: Indian players begin well at World Junior squash

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

Here are India’s major updates, scores, and results from the world of sports on Tuesday, July 21.

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Indians in County Championship: Ashutosh Sharma picks three wickets, Chahal takes two

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

Defending a 320-run target, Ashutosh turned up with the ball, picking three wickets in nine overs while giving away just 48 runs.…

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Double dope tests for India's CWG-bound athletes - The Times of India

By Google News — India Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Double dope tests for India's CWG-bound athletes  The Times of India

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PV Sindhu returns to World No. 8 in latest BWF rankings

By Khel Now · 2h ago · 1 min read

After her title-winning run at the Japan Open last week, PV Sindhu has climbed two spots in the latest BWF world rankings.…

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Lalit Modi Cleared In Key 2009 IPL South Africa Case After Tribunal Verdict

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Former chairman Lalit Modi was cleared in the principal proceedings arising from the 2009 Indian Premier League's staging in South Africa after…

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Commonwealth Games 2026: What are the major sports excluded from CWG in Glasgow?

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

Following a conservative approach to reduce financial and operational risks, the organisers of the Glasgow Games came up with a trimmed schedule…

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IPL 2009 South Africa case: SAFEMA Tribunal sets aside most ED findings against BCCI, Lalit Modi

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

The case pertains to the 2009 IPL season, which was moved from India to South Africa after the tournament clashed with the…

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Tour de France: Evenepoel wins time trial for back-to-back stage victories, Tadej Pogacar still leads

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

This win ensured back-to-back stage victories for Evenepoel after winning the 15th stage on Sunday.

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Ben Stokes scores century in first match since international retirement

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

Stokes raised his ton from 116 deliveries, and finished unbeaten on 108 from 123 balls with 10 fours and three sixes as…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 – Full list of Indians participating in Artistic Gymnastics

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

Here is the full list of athletes representing India in Artistic Gymnastics events at the Commonwealth Games 2026 beginning on July 23.

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BCCI Makes Five Changes To Playing Conditions Ahead of 2026-27 Domestic Season

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

The BCCI has made a significant change to the playing conditions ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season

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