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Saikhom Mirabai Chanu etched her name deeper into Commonwealth Games history by winning a third consecutive gold medal, following her triumphs at Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 with another title in the 48kg event at Glasgow 2026. The Indian weightlifting icon finished with a Commonwealth Games record total of 190kg, comprising an 85kg snatch, a new Commonwealth and Games record, and a 105kg clean and jerk, which also set a Games record. The victory handed India its first gold medal of the Games and reaffirmed Chanu's status as one of the greatest weightlifters in Commonwealth Games history.

BY Photo Webdesk 26 July 2026

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BY Photo Webdesk 26 July 2026

An 81st-minute Panenka penalty from Luis Suarez secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Inter Miami against CF Montreal at Stade Saputo. The Major League Soccer (MLS) 2026 match marked a historic milestone as Brazilian midfielder Casemiro made his debut for the Herons, playing a solid 90 minutes. With Lionel Messi resting after his FIFA World Cup appearance, Miami lacked their usual rhythm early on, while Montreal missed a golden chance in the fifth minute when Daniel Rios fired wide. Then, Miami grew into the game, and Telasco Segovia rattled the crossbar just before halftime. The match took a sombre turn in the 70th minute when Miami's German Berterame suffered a sickening clash of heads with Efrain Morales. Berterame was knocked unconscious and rushed off in an ambulance. The foul resulted in a penalty after a long delay. Suarez calmly chipped it down the middle, celebrating his ninth goal of the season by holding up Berterame's jersey. The win extends Miami's streak to six matches.

BY Photo Webdesk 26 July 2026

Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam delivered a sensational performance to secure the silver medal in the men's 60 kg event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 on Sunday. Hailing from Manipur, the 28-year-old athlete set the stage alight during the snatch segment. Displaying remarkable composure, Chanambam cleared 116 kg and 119 kg before executing an incredible third attempt of 121 kg, matching the Commonwealth Games record. Moving into the clean and jerk, Chanambam maintained his momentum with a successful opening lift of 143 kg. But in a bid for the top spot, he attempted 148 kg and 151 kg and missed both weights to settle with a still impressive 264 kg overall total. Malaysia's Bin Kasdan Mohamad Aniq took the gold medal with a Games record total of 273 kg, while Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya claimed bronze at 260 kg. See the best photos from the event.

BY Photo Webdesk 26 July 2026

Tadej Pogacar moved to within touching distance of a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title after finishing safely in the penultimate stage on Saturday. The Slovenian star heads into Sunday’s showcase finish in Paris with a lead of 6 1/2 minutes over Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel. Barring mishap, Pogacar will join Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain, and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only men to win five Tours. The 20th stage was won by Richard Carapaz for his second win at this year’s race and third overall. The Ecuadorian rider overtook Sepp Kuss near the end as the American almost crashed out. Evenepoel also surged past Kuss near the line to take second place. Pogacar chose not to launch one of his attacks like on Friday’s 19th stage.

BY Photo Webdesk 26 July 2026

Defending Formula 1 champion Lando Norris took his first pole position of 2026 when he snatched it from Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 of a second at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away. Charles Leclerc took third for Ferrari, .238 off the pace. With Hamilton facing a potential penalty, Leclerc may end up second on the grid alongside Norris. Mercedes had a tough day. Standings leader Kimi Antonelli was fourth after seemingly being held up by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen spinning ahead of him, and teammate George Russell was seventh. Mercedes could also be facing a repair job after Russell broke down on track on his way back to the pits.

BY Photo Webdesk 26 July 2026

India secured a commanding 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I at the Harare Sports Club, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Put into bat first after losing the toss, India overcame early pressure to post a formidable 219/5 in their 20 overs. The innings was brilliantly driven by wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan’s stellar 81 off 44 balls, featuring nine fours and two sixes, alongside Tilak Varma’s explosive unbeaten 60 off 29 deliveries, which included five boundaries and three maximums. In response, Zimbabwe’s run chase completely faltered against a disciplined Indian bowling attack, getting bundled out for 129 in 17.5 overs. Part-time spinner Abhishek Sharma starred with the ball, picking up an impressive 3/17, while Yash Thakur and Prince Yadav bagged two wickets each to seal a comprehensive win.

BY Photo Webdesk 26 July 2026

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 ignited with a 6-gold opening-night swimming blitz by the Australian Dolphins. Lani Pallister opened with a clinical victory in the Women's 400m Freestyle. Para-swimming star Jenna Jones added a 2nd gold in the Women's S13 100m Freestyle. Host nation Scotland erupted as home favourite Duncan Scott shattered his own Games record (Men's 200m Individual Medley). In the Men's S13 100m Backstroke, South Africa's Nathan Hendricks claimed gold ahead of local hero Stephen Clegg. Australia recaptured the spotlight as Jenna Forrester pulled off an extraordinary double (200m Backstroke gold and 400m bronze). Scotland struck gold again through Faye Rogers in the SM10 200m IM, then Alex Saffy led an Aussie one-two finish in the S10 100m Butterfly. The Aussie relay teams closed the night by rewriting history -- Mollie O'Callaghan guided the women's 4x100m Freestyle quartet while Kyle Chalmers anchored the men's 4x100m Freestyle team to a record-smashing gold.

BY Photo Webdesk 25 July 2026

A month after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, many families are still searching for missing loved ones as rescue and recovery efforts continue amid widespread destruction

BY Photo Webdesk 25 July 2026

Fast-moving wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions are sweeping across parts of Spain and France, forcing evacuations and straining firefighting efforts.

BY Photo Webdesk 25 July 2026