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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...

July 24, 2026 9:01 AM

King Charles III declares Commonwealth Games open as Mirabai, Lovlina lead Indian contingent

King Charles III formally declared the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow on Thursday as a colourful opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro marked the return of the multi-sport event to the Scottish city for the first time since 2014. Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain led the Indian contingent during the Parade of Nations, with Mirabai carrying the Tricolour and Lovlina carrying the ceremonial Commonwealth baton. The pair, both medallists at the Tokyo Olympics, drew loud ch...

July 23, 2026 3:58 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads ‘Cheer for Bharat’ cycling rally in Glasgow, promotes Fit India Movement

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led a cycling rally with members of the Indian diaspora in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday under the 'Cheer for Bharat' initiative, promoting the message of fitness, healthy living and community participation while rallying support for the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian community, who joined the Minister in en...

July 27, 2026 9:53 PM

India pushes for stronger Commonwealth sports cooperation, reaffirms readiness to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday called for a stronger, member-driven framework for Commonwealth sports cooperation while reaffirming India's readiness to host the historic 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Addressing the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, Mandaviya delivered the keynote address on the theme, "Reimagining Working Together: Strengthening Commonwealth Collaboration on Sport." He outlined India's ...