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Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, the 25-year-old grandson of former dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified from his Commonwealth Games super-heavyweight bout in Glasgow after appearing to headbutt English opponent Damar Thomas in the third round. Abdul, who was trailing on all judges' scorecards and had received prior warnings, claimed the decision was racially motivated, stating 'I am black African. He is in homeland.' He also alleged Thomas elbowed him and that the head movement was unintentional. Thomas, now guaranteed at least a bronze medal, said it was 'not the way' he wanted to win. Abdul had previously told the BBC he wanted to become the new 'King of Scotland,' referencing Amin's self-declared title in 1976. Amin, a former boxer and brutal ruler responsible for an estimated 500,000 deaths, never met his grandson. Abdul was seeking Uganda's first Commonwealth boxing medal since 1990.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 10:49 PM UTC

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian para athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath achieved a historic one-two finish in the men's 100m T47 final. Gavit won the gold medal with a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds, while Basil secured silver with a season-best 10.83 seconds. England's Kevin Santos took bronze with a time of 10.85 seconds. This gold was India's third at the Games, following victories by Mirabai Chanu in weightlifting and Sharmila Dhankar in para shot put. The T47 category is for athletes with unilateral arm impairments affecting strength, movement, or coordination.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 09:47 PM UTC

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India's Murali Sreeshankar won the silver medal in the men's long jump, successfully defending his runner-up finish from the 2022 Birmingham Games. The 27-year-old Indian recorded a best jump of 8.09m on his second attempt. Jamaica's former world champion Tajay Gayle clinched the gold with a decisive 8.15m jump in the fourth round, despite a season's best of 8.37m. Local favorite Stephen Mackenzie of Scotland took bronze with an 8.08m effort on his final attempt. India's Lokesh Sathyanathan finished fifth with a jump of 7.97m. The competition took place at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on July 29, 2026.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 08:16 PM UTC

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian weightlifter Ajaya Babu won the silver medal in the men's 79kg event, improving on his father Valluri Srinivasa Rao's bronze medal from the 2010 Games. The 21-year-old from Andhra Pradesh achieved a Games record of 149kg in the snatch and a total lift of 330kg, finishing just 1kg behind Malaysia's Muhammad Erry Hidayat, who set Games records in clean and jerk (184kg) and total (331kg). Ajaya expressed disappointment at missing gold but dedicated his medal to the Indian Weightlifting Federation, his coaches, support staff, and his father, who inspired him to take up the sport. He vowed to aim for gold in future competitions.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 02:45 PM UTC

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India had a highly successful day on July 27, 2026. Sharmila Dhankar made history by winning India's first-ever Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medal in the women's shot put F57 event with a season-best throw of 9.81m, ending a 20-year medal drought in para-athletics for India. High jumper Sarvesh Kushare won silver with a 2.25m clearance, becoming the first Indian to medal in the men's high jump at the Games. Weightlifters Valluri Ajaya Babu (men's 79kg) and Gyaneshwari Yadav (women's 53kg) each won silver, while Bindyarani Devi added a bronze in women's 58kg. Boxers Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary advanced to quarterfinals. However, sprinter Gurindervir Singh disappointed, and boxer Sumit was eliminated.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 12:04 AM UTC

Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi won the bronze medal in the women's 59kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The 27-year-old, who previously won silver in the 55kg category at the 2022 Birmingham Games, lifted a total of 199kg, with best lifts of 87kg in the snatch and 112kg in the clean & jerk. The gold medal was won by Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, who dominated the competition with a total lift of 229kg, breaking three records: a Commonwealth and Games record in the snatch (103kg), a Games record in the clean & jerk (126kg), and a Games record for total weight. Lawal's performance was described as rewriting records, while Bindyarani could not replicate her previous Games form.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 05:49 PM UTC

England's netball team, the Vitality Roses, recovered from a 66-47 loss to Australia in the Commonwealth Games by defeating Malawi 73-38 in Glasgow. England led 37-23 at halftime and extended their lead in the third quarter, with Sasha Glasgow contributing to Malawi's struggles. Olivia Tchine of London Pulse scored 24 goals. England had earlier thrashed Northern Ireland 84-35. To keep medal hopes alive, England likely needs to beat South Africa in their final group match on Thursday. The team is currently ranked third in the world.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 02:54 PM UTC

Indian boxers Sachin Siwach and Ankush advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's 60kg and 80kg events respectively at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 27. Former world youth champion Sachin Siwach, 26, produced a composed performance to defeat England's William Hewitt 4-1, winning four of the five judges' scorecards. He dominated the first two rounds and secured victory despite a point deduction in the final round. Sachin will next face Botswana's Treasure Moremi in the quarterfinals. In the 80kg category, 20-year-old Ankush won a one-sided round of 16 bout against Jan Zalaan of Antigua and Barbuda by a unanimous 5-0 decision. Both boxers are now one win away from securing a Commonwealth Games medal.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 02:20 PM UTC

Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi won a silver medal in the men's 65kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing with a total of 286kg. The 26-year-old from Tamil Nadu, returning to the Games after an eight-year gap, fell 13kg short of gold medalist Muhamad Aznil Bin Bidin of Malaysia, who claimed his third consecutive Commonwealth gold with a Games record of 299kg. Raja, who had been tipped as a gold medal prospect by Indian head coach Vijay Sharma, completed only two of six attempts and expressed disappointment. Despite the setback, the silver represents Raja's first Commonwealth medal, coming after a sixth-place finish in 2018 and missing the 2022 Games due to injury. His performance followed a national record of 302kg at the Senior Nationals earlier in 2026.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 12:33 PM UTC

Frasers Group has acquired Greaves Sports, a 96-year-old Scottish retailer operating a single store in Glasgow and an e-commerce website. Greaves Sports assured customers that its Gordon Street store and online store will remain under the Greaves brand with the same service levels, and that all gift cards and loyalty points will remain valid. Frasers Group stated the purchase reinforces its commitment to investing in Scotland and providing greater customer choice and enhanced in-store experiences. The conglomerate will continue to trade under the Greaves branding. The acquisition comes as Frasers Group reported an 8.7% year-on-year revenue increase to £5.33bn for fiscal year 2026, driven by international expansion. Separately, Frasers recently initiated a voluntary public cash offer to acquire full ownership of Hugo Boss, valuing the transaction at around €1.98bn, though Hugo Boss boards rejected the offer as inadequate. Analyst David Hughes of Shore Capital noted that while M&A drove higher revenues, trading margins were hit by impairments to acquired assets, raising questions about acquisition pricing.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 11:20 AM UTC

Frasers Group has acquired Greaves Sports, a 96-year-old Scottish retailer operating a single store in Glasgow and an e-commerce website. Greaves Sports assured customers that its Gordon Street store and online store will continue under the Greaves brand with the same service and expertise, and that all gift cards and loyalty points remain valid. Frasers Group stated the purchase reinforces its commitment to investing in Scotland and providing greater customer choice and enhanced in-store experiences. The acquisition comes amid Frasers Group's broader expansion strategy, which recently included an 8.7% year-on-year revenue increase to £5.33bn for fiscal year 2026, driven by international expansion. Frasers also initiated a voluntary public cash offer to acquire full ownership of Hugo Boss, though Hugo Boss's board rejected the €38.00 per share offer as undervaluing the company. Analyst David Hughes of Shore Capital noted that while M&A drove higher revenues, trading margins were hit by £217m in impairments, raising questions about acquisition pricing.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 11:20 AM UTC

At the 2023 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam defeated Pakistan's Sumama Rehman via a unanimous 5-0 decision in a high-intensity men's 55kg round of 16 bout. The match was marked by patriotic chants from the crowd. Jadumani, an Army boxer, dedicated his victory to Kargil War heroes and expressed his goal of winning gold. In women's 54kg action, Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti Pawar won her pre-quarterfinal against Malawi's Deborah Mtenje by Referee Stop Contest (RSC) in the second round, putting her one win away from her first Commonwealth Games medal. However, Indian boxer Aditya Pratap lost his men's 65kg opening bout to Uganda's Nuhu Batte by a 2:3 split decision.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 08:46 PM UTC

England's Vitality Roses suffered their first defeat of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, losing 66-47 to reigning champions Australia in Glasgow. England trailed 18-11 after the first quarter and 35-24 at halftime, with handling errors allowing Australia to extend their lead to 56-35 by the end of the third quarter. England won the final quarter 12-10 but could not recover. Captain Fran Williams acknowledged her side was 'far off our best' but said lessons would be learned from the defeat. Olivia Tchine scored 23 goals for England. The result follows England's opening 83-34 victory over Northern Ireland. England next face Malawi, Tonga, and South Africa in Group A, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Australia are now two from two in Glasgow after also beating Tonga.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 02:30 PM UTC

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed delight at returning to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, eight years after his debut at the 2018 Gold Coast edition where he won gold. The 28-year-old Indian athlete missed the 2022 Birmingham Games due to injury and made his comeback at the Doha Diamond League in June 2024, finishing fourth. Chopra said he has worked on his fitness and technique and feels much better now. He acknowledged tough weather conditions but emphasized mental strength. The men's javelin throw competition on July 30-31 features strong South Asian rivals including Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, and fellow Indians Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh. Chopra welcomed the increased competition, saying it pushes everyone to improve.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 12:54 PM UTC

Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh won the silver medal in the men's 60kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 26. Singh lifted a total of 264kg (121kg snatch + 143kg clean and jerk), matching the Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with his opening attempt. However, he failed his last two clean and jerk attempts, allowing Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan to take gold. Kasdan also lifted 121kg in the snatch and set a new Games record of 152kg in the clean and jerk for a winning total of 273kg. Kenya's Joshua Amunga Mboya won bronze with 260kg. This was India's first medal in an able-bodied event at the ongoing Games.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 11:22 AM UTC

Scottish police arrested 15 people during anti-immigration protests in Glasgow on July 25, 2026, following 'significant unrest' between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-demonstrators. The anti-immigration group Unite The Clans Scotland organized the protest under the motto 'Save our women and children' and 'Protect our future,' while Stand Up To Racism held a counter-demonstration. Unverified videos showed scuffles near Glasgow city center, with police including mounted officers intervening. Arrests were made for assault, possession of offensive weapons, and public order offenses. The article notes repeated xenophobic riots in Great Britain in recent weeks.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 03:56 AM UTC

Ruben Amorim returned to football management with AC Milan in July 2026 after being sacked by Manchester United in January 2026. The Portuguese coach had a 40% win rate in 63 matches at United and was dismissed following controversial media comments. After taking time off, he was hired by AC Milan in June 2026. In his first friendly match, Milan came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against Celtic in Glasgow. 18-year-old striker Francesco Camarda scored both goals after coming on at halftime. Amorim deployed his preferred 3-4-3 formation. The result is seen as a solid start for his return to football, with hopes for a successful Serie A campaign.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 04:28 PM UTC

Celtic concluded their pre-season campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against AC Milan at Celtic Park. Colombian forward Camilo Duran impressed, scoring the opening goal after a defensive error and later assisting James Forrest to make it 2-0. However, AC Milan fought back in the second half with a quick-fire double from teenager Francesco Camarda, who converted a penalty and headed in a cross from Samuel Chukwueze. Celtic manager Martin O'Neil praised Duran's potential and highlighted the performance of substitute Thomas Hatton. The match also marked the departure of Celtic cult hero Daizen Maeda, who completed a transfer to Premier League side Ipswich earlier in the day. Celtic begin their Scottish Premiership title defense against Dundee on August 3.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 04:15 PM UTC

Jhandu Kumar won India's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event with 130.9 points after successful lifts of 181kg and 190kg. The athlete from Harnaut, Bihar, overcame severe poverty, working as a vegetable vendor and e-rickshaw driver before being discovered by Paralympic medallist Rajinder Singh Rahelu. Head coach J.P. Singh appealed to both Central and State governments to provide Jhandu with a job, citing his extraordinary journey. Nigeria's Idris Riluwan won gold (132.8 points) and England's Matthew Harding took silver (131 points). Jhandu had previously won bronze at the 2025 para powerlifting World Cup in Beijing.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 01:20 PM UTC

Celtic will host AC Milan at Celtic Park in Glasgow on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for their final pre-season friendly. The match kicks off at 3pm BST and will not be broadcast on major UK TV channels, but will be available via live stream on CelticPlayer. Celtic fans anticipate seeing new £6million striker Camilo Durán from Qarabag, while the club also seeks a goalkeeper after Kasper Schmeichel's retirement. AC Milan arrives with new signings Goncalo Ramos from PSG and Mario Gila from Lazio, and is reportedly competing with Borussia Dortmund for Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 11:00 AM UTC

The article profiles 21-year-old British super-heavyweight boxer Damar Thomas as he prepares for his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow. Thomas, a six-foot-six southpaw from London, is considered a rising star in amateur boxing. He narrowly missed a medal at the World championships last year, losing to two-weight Olympic champion Julio La Cruz. Since then, Thomas has won gold at the European under-23 championships and the Strandja tournament, stopping multiple opponents. He aims to win gold in Glasgow to prove his progress and position himself as a future Olympic contender. The article also notes strong starts from England teammates Ellis Trowbridge, Lauren Mackie, Lucy Kings-Wheatley, and Patris Mughalzai on the first day of competition.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 06:00 AM UTC

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain has been guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after receiving a bye in the opening round due to only five boxers competing in the women's 75kg category. The 28-year-old Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist will face Tuvalu's Tarona Khanum Badi Pasoni in the semifinals on July 31. If she wins, she will likely meet Australia's World Championships bronze medallist Emma-Sue Greentree in the final. Lovlina expressed surprise at the unusual route to the semifinals, noting she has never sparred with Greentree before. The Commonwealth Games medal had been the missing piece in her otherwise glittering career, having previously won medals at the Olympics, Asian Games, and World Championships but failing to podium at two previous CWG appearances (2018 and 2022).

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 06:53 PM UTC

Warships from NATO's Standing Maritime Group One (SNMG1) have arrived on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Québec, currently the flagship of the group, berthed at King George V Dock alongside the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen. The German fleet tanker FGS Rhön arrived a day earlier. The Ville de Québec assumed flagship duties from the German frigate FGS Sachsen during a port visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia earlier in July. The frigate is operating under Operation Reassurance, Canada's contribution to NATO deterrence in Europe, and is scheduled to operate in the North Atlantic, North Sea, and Baltic Sea until December. SNMG1 is one of NATO's four standing naval forces, held at readiness to provide persistent maritime presence and respond to emerging threats. The group also includes the Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel, combat support ship HNLMS Den Helder, the Turkish frigate TCG Oruçreis, and FGS Sachsen.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 03:06 PM UTC

A fleet of NATO warships from Standing Maritime Group One has arrived on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Québec, currently serving as the group's flagship, berthed at King George V Dock alongside the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen. The German fleet tanker FGS Rhöne arrived a day earlier. The Ville de Québec assumed flagship duties from the German frigate FGS Sachsen earlier this month and is operating under Operation Reassurance, Canada's contribution to NATO deterrence in Europe. The group, which also includes Dutch and Turkish frigates, will operate in the North Atlantic, North Sea, and Baltic until December. The visit is routine, with allied warships frequently calling at Glasgow and HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 03:06 PM UTC

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited BAE Systems' shipyards in Glasgow, affirming the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to shipbuilding on the Clyde. During the tour, Alexander met apprentices and staff, highlighting UK Government investment in defence as a driver of skilled jobs and economic growth. The Scotland Office cited the Defence Investment Plan, a £50 million Scottish Defence Growth Deal, and a £10 billion Norwegian shipbuilding contract as evidence of Scotland's 'defence dividend.' The visit followed Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister on July 20, 2026, who emphasized honouring defence commitments. BAE Systems is building Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy at Govan and Scotstoun, with Norway, Australia, and Canada also selecting variants of the design. Sir Simon Lister, BAE Naval Ships MD, noted recent investments in skills and infrastructure to create a world-class shipyard.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 05:25 PM UTC

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited BAE Systems' shipyards in Govan and Scotstoun, Glasgow, to affirm the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to shipbuilding on the Clyde. During the visit, Alexander met apprentices and staff, highlighting how UK Government investment supports skilled jobs. The Scotland Office cited the Defence Investment Plan, a £50 million Scottish Defence Growth Deal, and a £10 billion Norwegian shipbuilding contract as evidence of Scotland's defence dividend. The visit followed Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister on July 20, 2026. Alexander stated that Scotland's defence sector would be central to the government's growth ambitions. BAE Systems is building Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy at the yards, with Norway, Australia, and Canada also ordering variants. The company has invested in a covered shipbuilding hall at Govan to improve efficiency.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 05:25 PM UTC

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, 31, will compete in the 48kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, shifting from her usual 49kg. Despite being a two-time CWG gold medalist (2018, 2022) and Tokyo Olympics silver medalist, her coach Vijay Sharma has advised her not to overexert in Glasgow to avoid injury, as the primary focus is the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, where she has yet to win a medal. Mirabai acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining weight but expressed determination to perform well against strong competitors from Nigeria and Canada. Sharma, also the national coach, expects India's medal tally in Glasgow to reach as high as 10, citing promising young lifters. The competition begins Sunday at the Scottish Event Campus.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 04:34 PM UTC

England's medal hopes Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith have withdrawn from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Johnson-Thompson, a two-time heptathlon gold medalist (2018, 2022), was a favorite for the event, while Asher-Smith was set to compete in relays. Other notable English athletes pulling out include Olympic medalists Matthew Hudson-Smith, Daryll Neita, Amber Anning, Zac Sneddon, Anna Purchase, Elliot Giles, and Jona Efoloko. Additionally, England netball star Natalie Metcalf withdrew due to a calf injury and has been replaced by Ella Clark. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday night, with medals awarded from Friday through August 2.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 12:42 PM UTC

SBI Life Insurance has strengthened its partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), becoming the 'Principal Partner' of the Indian Contingent for the 2026 para sports season. The company will serve as the 'Official Life Insurance Partner' for the Indian Paralympic Contingent heading to the Commonwealth Para Games 2026 in Glasgow and the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Building on its association during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where India achieved a historic 29 medals, SBI Life aims to champion the journeys of India's para-athletes. The partnership reflects SBI Life's brand philosophy 'Apne Liye, Apno Ke Liye' and its commitment to enabling individuals to pursue aspirations with confidence. PCI President Devendra Jhajharia welcomed the renewed support, emphasizing the importance of corporate partnerships in creating an ecosystem for sporting excellence.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 11:00 AM UTC

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain has guaranteed India its first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 28-year-old Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist received a first-round bye in the women's 75kg event, which had only five boxers in the draw, automatically securing her a place in the semifinals and at least a bronze medal. Lovlina will face Tuvalu's TKBP Taafaki in the semifinal on July 31, with the winner advancing to the gold medal bout. This marks Lovlina's first Commonwealth Games medal, completing her collection of major multi-sport honors after previously winning medals at the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and Asian Championships. She now aims to upgrade her guaranteed bronze to gold in Glasgow.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 09:02 AM UTC