Tejaswin Shankar targets Asian Games gold after Arjuna recognition
Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, 27, has set his sights on an Asian Games gold and a long career after being named for the Arjuna Award. Shankar became the first Indian to win…
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Boxing coach Chhote Lal Yadav wins Dronacharya Award for quiet craft
Chhote Lal Yadav, a 38-year-old Army subedar and boxing coach, has been awarded the Dronacharya Award for his work transforming Indian women's boxing. Once a national-level boxer himself, a back and spinal…
Glasgow Commonwealth Games diary: warmth, kindness and a broken bus
A reporter for Sportstar recounts the behind-the-scenes stories of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, highlighting the unsung heroes: the volunteers. Their unfailing warmth, patience, and smiles made a lasting impression, earning…
Salman Khan’s Dabangg physique inspired Commonwealth medalist Jhandu Kumar
Para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, a Commonwealth Games medalist in the men's heavyweight category, said Salman Khan's physique in the 2010 film Dabangg inspired him to take up bodybuilding. Kumar spoke about his journey…
Kerala’s Ajmal, Treesa Jolly win Arjuna Award 2025
Muhammed Ajmal V and Treesa Jolly, both from Kerala, are among 17 sportspersons named for the Arjuna Award 2025, recognising outstanding performance in athletics and badminton respectively. Ajmal, a 4x400m relay runner…
No Khel Ratna, Tejaswin Shankar among 17 Arjuna awardees
The sports ministry announced the Arjuna Awards for 2025 on Tuesday, August 18, with 17 athletes selected. No Khel Ratna award was given this year, the second consecutive year without the top…
Women’s recreational sport finds a growing space in India
Hindustan Times reports that Sisters in Sweat (SIS), an organisation promoting recreational sport for women, has grown from a WhatsApp group of 17 women playing football in 2017 to a community of…
Glasgow hands over Commonwealth Games baton to Ahmedabad for 2030
The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded with a closing ceremony at The Hydro in Glasgow on August 2, featuring athlete celebrations, musical performances and the formal handover to India. Prince Edward, Duke of…
Indian boxers win 7 golds on Day 10 of CWG 2026
Indian boxers finished the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with seven gold and three silver medals on Saturday, August 16. The boxing gold medalists include Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya…
Gulveer Singh wins two CWG medals with coach Scott Simmons
Gulveer Singh became the first Indian athlete to win two individual track medals at a single Commonwealth Games, taking silver in the 10000m and bronze in the 5000m in Glasgow. Coached by…
