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Anahat Singh: What’s in the name? A word from Nanak’s prayer, now India’s squash sensation
The name Anahat comes from a line in Guru Nanak’s Japji Sahib, discovered by her father on the day she was born. This is the story behind the name, the sporting family that shaped her, and the extraordinary journey that culminated in India’s first-ever World Junior squash title at just 18.
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CWG: Complete schedule, timings and medal events on 27th July
India anticipates an action-packed Day 5 at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Athletes will compete across athletics, swimming, and weightlifting events. Boxing and lawn bowls also feature prominently in the day’s schedule. The 3×3 wheelchair basketball team plays two crucial pool matches. Several medal contenders are expected to perform well today.
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CWG 2026 medal table: Where India stands after Mirabai’s golden hat-trick
India enjoyed a landmark Day 4 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning three weightlifting medals including Mirabai Chanu’s historic third straight gold. Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi added silvers, while boxers Jadumani Singh and Preeti Pawar advanced with dominant wins. India also reached the swimming relay final, taking its overall medal tally to four.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, creates world record at just 15
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest Player of the Series winner. He achieved this milestone after India’s T20I series victory over Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi was the leading run-scorer with 151 runs across three innings. He scored a match-winning 81 runs in the final T20I match. This award followed a challenging series for the young cricketer in England.
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‘He assesses and gets better’: Laxman reveals what makes Sooryavanshi special
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed with a mature 81 in the third T20I against Zimbabwe. He anchored India’s batting effort, guiding them to a series-clinching victory. Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series. Interim coach VVS Laxman highlighted the teenager’s willingness to learn and adapt. His performance showcased adaptability to different match…
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‘Wapis nahi aane dega’: Sooryavanshi’s form triggers fresh debate over Samson’s India return
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi strengthened his case for a regular place in India’s T20I team with a classy 48-ball knock against Zimbabwe, prompting Irfan Pathan to suggest the youngster could keep Sanju Samson out of the side. With Samson dropped for the series and Abhishek Sharma struggling for runs, India’s opening combination remains a key selection debate…
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‘Humbled’: Mirabai Chanu after winning India’s first gold in Glasgow
Mirabai Chanu won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event at Glasgow 2026, giving India its first gold medal of the Games. The Olympic medallist set new Games and Commonwealth records before lifting 105kg to seal victory. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chanu, calling her an inspiration for her remarkable…
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Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold at Commonwealth Games with record lift
The 31-year-old lifted a Commonwealth and Games record 85kg in the snatch before registering a Games record 105kg in the clean and jerk. She finished with a total lift of 190kg to claim the gold medal.
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Three medals in a day! Raja Muthupandi’s silver joins India’s Commonwealth Games weightlifting medal spree
India’s Raja Muthupandi secured a silver medal in the men’s 65kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 26-year-old posted a combined lift of 286kg, finishing behind Malaysia’s record-breaking gold medallist Muhamad Aznil Bin Bidin. The podium marked Muthupandi’s first Commonwealth Games medal after years of setbacks, including injury and category changes.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 4: Mirabai Chanu completes golden hat-trick as India adds 3 more medals in Glasgow
India enjoyed a landmark Day 4 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning three weightlifting medals including Mirabai Chanu’s historic third straight gold. Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi added silvers, while boxers Jadumani Singh and Preeti Pawar advanced with dominant wins. India also reached the swimming relay final, taking its overall medal tally to four.