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PM Modi meets Commonwealth Games medalists, lauds their performances

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian Commonwealth Games medalists after their return. He congratulated the athletes for their impressive performances and making the country proud. Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary was among those who interacted with the prime minister. India achieved a strong campaign, securing thirty-nine medals including thirteen gold. The boxing…

The Economic Times

Where are the Ugandan boxers? Four are latest athletes to vanish after UK sports events

Team manager has ‘no idea’ why they disappeared, after reports one of Commonwealth Games athletes said they intended to claim asylum

The Guardian - UK

'He was my sponsor': Virat Kohli backed Sakshi Chaudhary when her boxing journey hit a difficult phase. Years later, she repaid his faith with Commonwealth Games gold

Sakshi Chaudhary clinched gold in boxing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, thanks in part to the vital financial and motivational backing from Virat Kohli's foundation. Overcoming injuries and adapting to a weight class shift, she secured an impressive victory, contributing to India's historic haul of seven golds in boxing.…

The Economic Times

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Where is she now? Olympian Chantal Brunner

Olympian Chantal Brunner recognises the advice our Commonwealth gold medalist Zoe Hobbs received to ditch sprinting - and is delighted she resisted.

Newsroom.co.nz

Uganda manager speaks out after four boxers 'go missing in Scotland'

Team Uganda's manager has spoken out after four boxers went missing in Scotland after the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games

The National (Scotland)

Several athletes go missing after Commonwealth Games in Glasgow; Police Scotland begin investigations

Several athletes, including four Ugandan boxers and a Pakistani boxer, have gone missing after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, prompting a Police Scotland investigation. According to a BBC report, authorities are working with the UK Home Office, while reports suggest some of the missing Ugandan athletes may be planning to…

The Economic Times

'I thought he would never walk again': How Sreeshankar Murali overcame a career-threatening knee injury to win Commonwealth silver

Sreeshankar Murali achieved a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after a severe knee injury. His father described the comeback as incredibly difficult, comparing it to simultaneous IIT and Civil Services preparation. Doctors initially feared he might never walk again following the patellar tendon tear. He underwent knee reconstruction surgery…

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Swimmer le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games

Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos says his home in South Africa was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland

The Independent UK

Post-Paris journey full of ups and downs, but I chose to continue: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain

Lovlina Borgohain found continuing boxing after the Paris Games a significant achievement. She secured a silver medal at her third Commonwealth Games appearance. Indian boxers achieved a record ten medals, including seven golds, at the event. Coach Santiago Nieva hailed the historic performance and praised Sakshi's depth. The team now…

The Economic Times

CWG gold medallist para athlete Dilip Gavit aims to set world records in 100m & 400m

Fresh from winning the 100m gold with a Games record on his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, para sprinter Dilip Gavit has set his sights on breaking the world records in both the 100m and 400m at next month's Para Asian Games in Japan. The T47 athlete said he is…

The Economic Times

Uganda Athletes Missing After Commonwealth Games as UK Authorities Investigate Visa Concerns

Several athletes, including Ugandan and Pakistani boxers, are missing after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, prompting investigations by Police Scotland and potential asylum claims.

International Business Times UK

Multiple athletes go missing after Commonwealth Games ends in Scotland

Four members of Uganda’s boxing team are reportedly ‘unaccounted for’ after the Games in Glasgow

The Independent UK

Several athletes ‘unaccounted for’ after Glasgow Commonwealth Games

A Ugandan sporting news website said that four members of Uganda’s boxing team have reportedly gone missing.

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn breaks down in tears on live TV in plea to Andy Burnham

Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn broke down in tears whilst making a plea to Andy Burnham live on television.

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Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn makes cancer funding plea to Andy Burnham

The 25-year-old used his platform throughout his home Games to call for greater funding of brain cancer research and has now made a direct plea to No 10

The National (Scotland)

Pakistani boxer 'disappears in Glasgow' after Commonwealth Games, reports say

A PAKISTANI boxer has reportedly disappeared in Glasgow after the Commonwealth Games, amid separate reports that several Ugandan boxers are also…

The Economic Times

Prioritise women boxers, better bet for 2028 Olympic medal: Akhil Kumar

Indian women boxers are a stronger medal bet for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. They delivered record-breaking performances at the recent Commonwealth Games. Akhil Kumar believes women boxers deserve prioritisation in future planning. He noted the women's team won six gold medals while men secured two. The sport needs inspiring…

The Canberra Times

Once told he couldn't play sport, Jimmy just made history on the green

Canberra-based bowls titan completes 'ultimate dream come true'.

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'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

Glenn O'Shea has taken over from Tim Decker as the coach of the men's team pursuit, who beat Great Britain for gold at the Paris Olympics but lost in Glasgow.

Newsroom.co.nz

NZ’s big wins at a low-cost Commonwealth Games

Today from The Detail: The glory days of the Commonwealth Games may be behind us, but the Glasgow games showed a scaled-back version is a viable option

Evening Standard

Para-athlete had to keep ’emotions at bay’ after first gold medal overturned

Wheelchair racer Melanie Woods claimed two gold medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to be named the outstanding athlete.

Marie Claire

Princess Charlotte’s Guess Dress Was a Hit With Fans, But a Mascot Poked Fun at One Scottish Fashion Essential She Forgot

With an outfit this adorable, you can't blame her.

The Guardian - UK

Yoga, kabaddi and the cut-price plan for Commonwealth Games survival

Glasgow proved that a streamlined programme could hold the key to reviving the prospects of a seemingly doomed event

The National (Scotland)

BBC Scotland presenters defend coverage of Commonwealth Games

BBC Radio Scotland breakfast presenters Martin Geissler and Laura Maciver have defended the broadcaster's coverage of the Commonwealth Games…

The Economic Times

Food poisoning cost me Commonwealth Games gold: Bronze medallist Selva Prabhu

Selva Prabhu secured a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games triple jump event. He believes food poisoning significantly impacted his performance during the competition. A healthier state could have allowed him to achieve his personal best jump. This missed opportunity has motivated him to focus on staying healthy for future…

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