‘I am already looking ahead to the Asian Games’: Sharmila Dhankar after historic CWG title

September 21, 2026 10:09 AM

‘I am already looking ahead to the Asian Games’: Sharmila Dhankar after historic CWG title

Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Sharmila Dhankar described her maiden CWG title as a “historic achievement” and said her next target is to win gold at the Asian Games before building a successful Paralympic career. Dhankar clinched the women’s F57 shot put gold with a season-best throw of 9.81 metres, finishing ahead of Ghana’s Zinabu Issah (8.65m) and Nigeria’s Eucharia Iyiazi (8.19m). Fellow Indian Shilpa narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing fourth. “I feel incredibly...

‘Jhandu Kumar has made the entire nation proud’: PM Modi congratulates para powerlifter on India’s first CWG 2026 medal

July 25, 2026 2:06 PM

‘Jhandu Kumar has made the entire nation proud’: PM Modi congratulates para powerlifter on India’s first CWG 2026 medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar after the Bihar-born athlete won India's first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, clinching bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event in Glasgow. In a post on X, the Prime Minister hailed Jhandu's remarkable achievement, describing it as a testament to his perseverance and determination. "A spectacular performance by Jhandu Kumar, who has opened India's medal tally at the CWG 2026 by winning a...

‘Our athletes always inspire countless Indians’: PM Modi wishes Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games 2026

July 27, 2026 9:52 PM

‘Our athletes always inspire countless Indians’: PM Modi wishes Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent competing at the Commonwealth Games 2026, expressing confidence that the country's athletes would compete with ‘passion, determination and a spirit of excellence’ as the multi-sport event got underway in Glasgow. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "As the Commonwealth Glasgow 2026 Games begin, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. I am confident that our athletes will participate in the Games with passio...

PT Usha says 2030 Commonwealth Games host announcement expected late November

November 12, 2025 1:41 PM

PT Usha says 2030 Commonwealth Games host announcement expected late November

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha said on Tuesday that an announcement on the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games is expected later this month, with a public declaration likely around November 25–26 during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. PT Usha was present at DLF Avenue, Saket, where Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the King's Baton for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in New Delhi. Speaking to r...