Hockey jersey row: HI president Dilip Tirkey questions process, his federation cites precedent | Hockey News

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey KOLKATA: Hockey India’s true colours are showing. The controversy surrounding the Indian teams’ change in jersey colour deepened on Friday, with Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey questioning in a mail to the Executive Board, the manner in which the decision was taken even as executive director, Commander RK Srivastava,…

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From chasing Paul Chelimo to making CWG history, coach reveals plan behind Gulveer Singh’s historic Commonwealth Games silver | Commonwealth Games News

Scott Simmons, Gulveer Singh Three years ago, Gulveer Singh could not keep up with two-time Olympic medallist Paul Chelimo in training.“His actual top-end speed could not even match world-class women,” said Scott Simmons, Gulveer’s long-time coach.Today, the Indian has rewritten history.On Tuesday night, Gulveer became the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s…

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From three-day train journeys to CWG, Inunganbi Takhellambam’s long road to Glasgow | Commonwealth Games News

More than a decade ago, Inunganbi Takhellambam would spend nearly three days travelling to age-group national competitions without a reserved train berth, often sitting on the floor beside the washrooms.Along with fellow judokas from Manipur, she would first travel to Dimapur before boarding a train to Kolkata. From there, another train would take them to…

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‘Historic Day for Indian Judo!’: Modi hails India’s first-ever judo double gold at Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games News

Modi celebrates Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey’s historic double gold as India reaches 19 medals in Glasgow/ Image: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey after the Indian judokas secured gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, describing it as a “historic day” for Indian judo.The two victories marked…

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‘I felt that everything was over’: Asmita Dey remembers late father after historic CWG judo gold | Commonwealth Games News

India’s Asmita Dey poses with her gold medal. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Asmita Dey fought back tears after creating history at the Commonwealth Games 2026, dedicating her landmark women’s 48kg judo gold medal to her late father, coach and everyone who stood by her during the toughest phase of her life.The 23-year-old from Tripura,…

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Mukesh Khanna calls CJP ‘sponsored’, says they don’t represent students or Gen Z amid abusive language against PM Narendra Modi: ‘Ye log sarkar girane…’ | Hindi Movie News

Mukesh Khanna calls CJP ‘sponsored’, says they don’t represent students or Gen Z amid abusive language against PM Narendra Modi: ‘Ye log sarkar girane…’ Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the recent Gen Z protests, reacting to the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and backing criticism over the alleged…

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Tamim Iqbal hopeful as BCB turns to government over India’s Bangladesh tour | Cricket News

BCB president Tamim Iqbal (Image credit: BCB) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has stepped up efforts to ensure India’s scheduled white-ball tour of Bangladesh goes ahead in September, with the board seeking government-level intervention to reassure New Delhi over the proposed series, according to a report by Cricbuzz.The development comes amid continued uncertainty…

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Perfect 5-0! Indian boxers storm into CWG 2026 finals after dominant semifinal sweep | Commonwealth Games News

India’s Arundhati Choudhary celebrates after defeating Wales’ Rosie Eccles. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing contingent continued its sensational run at the Commonwealth Games 2026, producing a flawless 5-0 record in the semifinals on Friday as Arundhati Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal and Jadumani Singh all booked their places in the gold medal…

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