Glasgow hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, concluding with India receiving the hosting rights for 2030. India finished fourth in the medal standings with 39 medals. The closing ceremony showcased India's culture and aspirations for Ahmedabad. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and PT Usha accepted the ceremonial baton. Ahmedabad will host the centenary Commonwealth Games in four years.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/5pyWkcB
India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze), despite failing to add to their tally on the final day. A record 16-medal haul on Saturday sealed their position, with boxing leading the charge. The campaign also featured several historic milestones ahead of the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad.
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India enjoyed its biggest day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning 16 medals to climb to fourth in the standings with one day remaining. A historic boxing haul of seven golds and three silvers led the surge, while medals in para athletics, athletics and judo lifted India's tally to 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze) in Glasgow.
Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami training after Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final run, but the club is yet to decide when he will play again. Head coach Guillermo Hoyos confirmed Messi and Rodrigo De Paul are available for selection against Columbus Crew, though their involvement remains uncertain as Inter Miami manage their workload amid a congested schedule.
On Tuesday night, Gulveer became the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at Commonwealth Games, claiming silver in an event traditionally dominated by African distance runners. 
India added two medals on Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Lovepreet Singh winning silver in the men’s +110kg weightlifting final after a record-breaking performance and Seema Kaliramna claiming discus bronze. India’s tally rose to 17 medals (3 gold, 10 silver, 4 bronze), while Tejaswin Shankar remained in medal contention in the decathlon and Neeraj Chopra advanced to the javelin final.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to join Chilean giants Colo-Colo after his breakout 2026 World Cup performances, but league rules could force him to drop his famous nickname from his shirt. Colo-Colo have requested a special exemption, while the 40-year-old insists he wants to be valued for his football, not his newfound global fame.