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French Open 2024: Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri win opening round

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round of French Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

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Star Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Malaysia’s Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in a hard-fought straight-game match on Tuesday in Paris to move to the second round of the French Open Super 750 badminton event.

World No. 1 team Satwik and Chirag had won the championship in 2022. The winners of the Asian Games on Tuesday got off to a great start in the competition when they defeated the world-ranked Malaysian team 21-13 24-22 in 47 minutes, marking their sixth win in the previous eight matches.

In the upcoming round, Satwik and Chirag, who placed second in their last three competitions, will take on Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee, another Malaysian pair.

In an all-Indian opening match in the women’s doubles category, Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand defeated Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto 16-21, 21-19, 21-17 to go to the next round.

The two pairs are competing to earn spots for the Paris Olympics. Treesa-Gayatri are rated 14th in the Olympic Games qualification list, while Tanisha-Ashwini are ranked 11th.

After being crucial in the Indian women’s team’s historic victory at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Malaysia, last month, Treesa and Gayatri are playing at an elite level.

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India wins gold and two silvers on Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7 as Murali Sreeshankar scripts history

India’s Day 7 campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 featured a Games record by Dilip Gavit, a historic silver for Murali Sreeshankar and six more boxing medals assured.

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India enjoyed another successful outing on Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, adding one gold and two silver medals to its tally through standout performances in para athletics and athletics. The day’s achievements also included a historic milestone for long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and a record-breaking display by the Indian boxing team.

Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil secure para athletics double podium

India celebrated a memorable finish in the men’s 100m T47 para athletics final as Dilip Gavit claimed the gold medal with a Games record time of 10.71 seconds.

Mohammed Basil completed an Indian one-two by winning the silver medal after clocking 10.83 seconds, giving the country its third gold medal of the ongoing Games.

Murali Sreeshankar creates history with long jump silver

Murali Sreeshankar earned the silver medal in the men’s long jump final, becoming the first Indian athlete to win two Commonwealth Games medals in the event.

His podium finish helped India’s official medal tally rise to 15 medals, comprising three gold, nine silver and three bronze medals.

Indian boxers guarantee six more medals

India’s boxing contingent continued its impressive campaign by assuring six more medals after advancing to the semi-finals in their respective weight categories.

Ankush Yadav, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, Narender Berwal and Jaismine Lamboria all registered victories to secure at least bronze medals under the tournament format. Their performances also set a new record for India’s highest boxing medal haul in a single edition of the Commonwealth Games.

Other Indian performances on Day 7

Nayanmoni Saikia registered a straight-sets victory over Caroline Whitehead of the Isle of Man in the women’s singles lawn bowls event, winning 11-2 and 7-4.

In the men’s para discus throw F42-44/F61-64 final, Sagar Thayat produced an Asian record throw but finished sixth, while Devender Kumar ended seventh.

Swimmer Aryan Nehra finished seventh in the men’s 1500m freestyle final with a timing of 15:36.25.

Asian Games champion Parul Chaudhary narrowly missed the podium in the women’s 3000m steeplechase, finishing fifth with a time of 9:26.75.

With three medals added on Day 7 and six more already assured through boxing, India strengthened its position in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings as the competition entered its final stages.

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Sharmila Dhankar scripts history as India reach 10-medal mark on Day 5

Sharmila Dhankar’s historic gold and five more medals helped India finish Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 5 with an overall tally of 10 medals, while another medal is assured in boxing.

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India enjoyed a memorable fifth day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, taking its overall medal tally to 10 after adding six medals on Tuesday. The day’s biggest highlight came from Sharmila Dhankar, who clinched gold in the women’s para shot put F57 event to become the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in para athletics.

The Indian contingent ended Day 5 with two gold, five silver and three bronze medals, while another medal has already been assured in boxing.

Sharmila Dhankar’s historic gold headlines India’s campaign

Sharmila Dhankar produced a best throw of 9.81 metres to win the women’s para shot put F57 title and hand India its second gold medal of the Games.

India’s medal count in the event improved further after Shilpa K Shyla, who had initially finished fourth, was upgraded to the bronze medal. The change came after Nigeria’s Euchariya Iyiazi lost her bronze following the declaration of one of her valid throws as a foul.

Silver medals boost India’s tally

India collected three silver medals across weightlifting and athletics.

Sarvesh Anil Kushare secured silver in the men’s high jump final after clearing 2.25 metres, becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games silver medal in the men’s high jump.

In weightlifting, Valluri Ajaya Babu claimed silver in the men’s 79kg category with a combined lift of 330kg (149kg snatch and 181kg clean and jerk), narrowly missing gold after Malaysia’s Erry Hidayat Muhammad finished with 331kg.

Earlier in the day, Gyaneshwari Yadav also earned silver in the women’s 53kg weightlifting event.

Bindyarani Devi adds bronze as boxing campaign progresses

Bindyarani Devi contributed another medal by winning bronze in the women’s 58kg weightlifting competition.

India also enjoyed a positive outing in boxing, where Sachin Siwach (60kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg) and Sakshi Chaudhary (women’s 51kg) advanced to the quarter-finals, ensuring at least one more medal for the country.

India’s medals on Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 5

  • Gold: Sharmila Dhankar – Women’s para shot put F57
  • Silver: Gyaneshwari Yadav – Women’s 53kg weightlifting
  • Silver: Valluri Ajaya Babu – Men’s 79kg weightlifting
  • Silver: Sarvesh Anil Kushare – Men’s high jump
  • Bronze: Bindyarani Devi – Women’s 58kg weightlifting
  • Bronze: Shilpa K Shyla – Women’s para shot put F57 (upgraded)

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Mirabai Chanu’s record gold lifts India to four medals on Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 4

Mirabai Chanu created history with a Commonwealth Games record gold as India added three weightlifting medals on Day 4. The country now has four medals, while Indian boxers also impressed with key victories.

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Mirabai Chanu

India enjoyed a successful Day 4 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, led by star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who clinched a historic gold medal while setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the women’s 48kg event.

Mirabai registered a combined lift of 190kg to finish on top of the podium, securing her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal. Her victory also helped India take its overall medal tally to four.

Two more weightlifting silvers boost India’s tally

India added two silver medals in weightlifting to strengthen its campaign.

Chanambam Rishikanta Singh finished second in the men’s 60kg category, while Raja Muthupandi claimed silver in the men’s 65kg event with a total lift of 286kg (126kg in snatch and 160kg in clean and jerk).

Malaysia’s Aznil Bidin won the men’s 65kg gold after producing Commonwealth Games record lifts in both the snatch and clean and jerk disciplines.

Indian boxers enjoy mixed day in the ring

India also impressed in boxing, with Jadumani Singh defeating Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman by unanimous decision in the men’s 55kg Round of 16 to advance to the quarter-finals. The win leaves him one victory away from guaranteeing a medal.

In the women’s 54kg Round of 16, Preeti Pawar overcame Malawi’s Deborah Mtenje to progress to the next stage.

However, Aditya Pratap Yadav suffered a defeat in the men’s 65kg Round of 16 after Uganda’s Nuhu Batte fought back to secure a 3-2 verdict.

Swimming team finishes sixth in relay final

India concluded its Day 4 campaign with the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay final. The quartet of Aryan Nehra, Srihari Nataraj, Aneesh Sunil Kumar Gowda and Dhakshan Shashikumar finished sixth in 7:29.84, improving significantly on their qualification timing.

Australia won the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record time of 7:01.47, while England secured silver and Wales claimed bronze.

India’s medal tally after Day 4

India’s medals at the end of Day 4 are:

  • Gold: Mirabai Chanu (Women’s 48kg Weightlifting)
  • Silver: Chanambam Rishikanta Singh (Men’s 60kg Weightlifting)
  • Silver: Raja Muthupandi (Men’s 65kg Weightlifting)
  • Bronze: Jhandu Kumar (Men’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting)

With another strong performance in weightlifting and encouraging results in boxing, India ended Day 4 with momentum heading into the next round of competition.

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