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ASIAN GAMES | Weightlifter Mirabai will hope to break jinx and land an elusive medal

September 9, 2026 admin

India’s Mirabai Chanu clinches her third successive weightlifting Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 48kg category at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, July 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI While World and Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is treading cautiously in search of an elusive Asian Games medal, Commonwealth Games silver…

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Nobody can take away the piece of history I achieved: Chukwuebuka Enekwechi

August 31, 2026 admin

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi presents a fine example of how perseverance can reward an athlete. Despite funding issues, the Nigerian lived in the USA for years to pursue his studies and shot put career before ultimately writing a bit of sporting history. He became the first shot putter from his country to win gold at the Commonwealth…

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WEIGHTLIFTING | Mirabai need not push for third consecutive CWG gold, says her coach Vijay Sharma

July 22, 2026 admin

Mirabai Chanu at a training session in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on March 05, 2026. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Olympic and World championships medallist Mirabai Chanu need not push herself to claim her third consecutive gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, said National chief coach Vijay Sharma. Mirabai totalled 205kg at the…

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Sreeshankar eyes a good showing at Indian Athletics Series

May 9, 2026 admin

Murali Sreeshankar believes his recent training stint in South Africa will help him do better in major events – like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games – lined up later this year. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The sixth leg of the Indian Athletics Series, beginning at the Nehru Stadium here on Sunday and part…

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