CWG 2026 | DD News

August 1, 2026 11:06 AM

CWG 2026: Tejaswin Shankar wins historic bronze in men’s decathlon

Tejaswin Shankar scripted history on Friday by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the men's decathlon at a major international multi-sport event, clinching bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The 27-year-old also became the first Indian athlete to win Commonwealth Games medals in two different athletics disciplines. He had earlier won a bronze medal in the men's high jump at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Competing in one of track and field's most demanding events,...

August 1, 2026 9:21 AM

CWG 2026: Lovlina Leads India’s 10 Boxing Finalists; Gulveer Singh Eyes Second Medal on August 1

India will have multiple medal opportunities at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Saturday, August 1, with boxing taking centre stage as a record 10 Indian pugilists, led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, compete in their respective finals. All 10 Indian boxers secured victories in the semi-finals, guaranteeing at least silver medals and marking India's best-ever boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games. They will now aim to convert their silver medals into gold at the SEC Centre. The I...

August 1, 2026 1:00 PM

CWG 2026: Yamini Maurya bags silver medal in Women’s Judo 57kg category

Indian judoka Yamini Maurya settled for a silver medal in the women's 57kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after a hard-fought final against England's Acelya Toprak, who prevailed in a marathon contest lasting nearly seven minutes. The title bout went the distance and entered the Golden Score period after both judokas failed to register a decisive score in regulation time. With the contest turning into a battle of endurance and discipline, Yamini eventually lost by Ippon after accumulat...

July 31, 2026 11:48 PM

‘Historic day for Indian Judo’: PM Modi hails Harsh Singh, Asmita Dey after Golds at CWG 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Indian judokas Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey on their gold medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, describing it as a "historic day for Indian judo" and expressing confidence that their achievements would inspire greater interest in the sport across the country. Harsh Singh clinched the men's 60kg title after defeating Australia's Joshua Katz by Waza-Ari (10-0) in the final, while Asmita Dey secured the women's 48kg...

July 31, 2026 5:23 PM

PM Modi congratulates Lovepreet, Seema on CWG 2026 medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated weightlifter Lovepreet Singh and discus thrower Seema Kaliramna on their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising their achievements and wishing them success in the future. Congratulating Seema on winning the bronze medal in the women’s discus throw, the Prime Minister said her performance had made the country proud and inspired young Indians. “Congratulations to Seema for securing a Bronze in the Wo...

July 30, 2026 5:17 PM

CWG 2026: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh qualify for men’s javelin final

India's star javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh advanced to the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after successfully negotiating a challenging qualification round held in windy conditions in Glasgow on Thursday. With difficult weather affecting performances, none of the athletes managed to breach the automatic qualifying mark of 84.00m. The finalists were instead determined based on the top 12 overall performances, with all three Indians making...

July 30, 2026 9:45 AM

CWG 2026: Jaismine Lamboria wins, secures medal for India in Women’s 57kg

India's Jaismine Lamboria assured the country of another boxing medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after defeating England's Elise Glynn by a 4-1 split decision in the women's 57kg quarterfinals on Wednesday, extending India's unbeaten run in the day's quarterfinal bouts. The 24-year-old from Bhiwani, Haryana, prevailed on the scorecards of four of the five judges. Competing from the blue corner, Jaismine received scores of 29-28, 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27, while one judge favoured Glynn 29-28. ...

July 30, 2026 9:50 AM

President Murmu congratulates para-athletes, Sreeshankar on CWG 2026 medal-winning performances

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday congratulated Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi for their historic gold-silver finish in the men's T47 100m event and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar for winning the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal in the men's T47 100m with a Games record time of 10.71 seconds, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured the silver medal with a season-best 10.83 sec...

July 30, 2026 9:26 AM

CWG 2026: Sreeshankar leaps to silver in men’s long jump, wins India’s latest athletics medal

India's Murali Sreeshankar clinched the silver medal in the men's long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, producing a season-best leap of 8.09m in a closely contested final on Wednesday.The 27-year-old, who is coached by his father S. Murali, opened with a jump of 8.03m before registering his best effort of 8.09m in the second round. Despite recording two fouls later in the competition, Sreeshankar remained in medal contention throughout and finished with jumps of 7.94m and 7.97m in his final...

July 30, 2026 8:39 AM

CWG 2026: Dilip Mahadu Gavit wins gold with Games record as India seals historic 1-2 in Men’s 100m T47

India capped off a memorable outing in para athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Dilip Mahadu Gavit won the gold medal with a Games record in the men's 100m T47, while compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi claimed silver to complete a historic Indian one-two. Gavit stormed to victory in 10.71 seconds, breaking the previous Games record to secure India's third gold medal of the Games. Basil followed closely with a season-best effort of 10.83 seconds, ensuring India finished first and...