India made a mixed start to Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, the 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist, secured direct qualification for the men's long jump final with an opening leap of 8.01m. Meanwhile, India's fastest sprinter Gurindervir Singh finished second in his men's 100m heat with a time of 10.30 seconds. However, stronger performances in later heats pushed him down the overall standings, leaving his semi-final qualification in doubt. India will also compete in boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics, swimming and para athletics as it looks to add to its medal tally. (PC: NDTV)

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 by dominating the women's 48kg weightlifting event in Glasgow. She broke the Commonwealth Games snatch record with an 85kg lift before setting another Games record in the clean and jerk with 105kg, finishing with a record total of 190kg. Despite missing her opening attempts in both disciplines, Mirabai recovered strongly to seal a third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold after triumphs in 2018 and 2022. Her commanding performance underlined her supremacy, with her entry total nearly 30kg higher than the next closest competitor, reaffirming her status among India's greatest weightlifters. (PC: Free Press Journal)

India enjoyed a successful Day 4 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Mirabai Chanu winning a record-breaking gold medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event. Chanu lifted a Games record total of 190kg, including record lifts of 85kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk, to claim her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold. India also won silver medals through Rishikanta Singh in the men's 60kg category and Raja Muthupandi in the men's 65kg event. Jhandu Kumar added a bronze in para powerlifting, taking India's overall medal tally to 4. (PC: NDTV)

Brazil's national football team is expected to play an international friendly in Kolkata during the FIFA window in early October. According to reports, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is in talks to finalise the match. The opponent has not been confirmed. The game will be Brazil's third international fixture during the window, after two matches against Australia in September. Talks for the India match reportedly began during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kolkata was chosen because of its strong support for Brazil and its football culture. The agreement is expected to be completed soon after final details are finalised. (PC: Reuters)

Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She claimed the women's 48 kg weightlifting title with a Games record total lift of 190 kg. Chanu lifted a record 85 kg in the snatch and 105 kg in the clean and jerk. The victory gave her a third straight Commonwealth Games gold after winning in 2018 and 2022. She became only the third Indian athlete to win three consecutive individual gold medals at the Games. Chanu said she was proud to win another gold for India and thanked the Indian Weightlifting Federation for its support.

India reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's T20I rankings after beating Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare. Led by Shreyas Iyer, India won the match and sealed the three-match series. Ishan Kishan scored 81 runs, while Tilak Varma smashed 60 off 29 balls to help India post a big total. Zimbabwe, chasing 220, were bowled out for 129. Kishan was named Player of the Match for his fine knock. India had slipped to second after losing series to Ireland and England earlier this year but returned to the top with this victory.

India’s Chanambam Rishakanta Singh won the silver medal in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, earning the country its first silver of the competition. Rishakanta and Malaysia’s Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan both lifted 121kg in the snatch to set a new Commonwealth Games record. However, Kasdan sealed the gold by breaking the clean & jerk Games record with a 152kg lift, finishing with a total of 273kg. Rishakanta managed 143kg in clean & jerk for a combined 264kg, while Kenya’s Joshua Amunga Mboya claimed bronze with a total of 260kg.

India will target up to 5 medals on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games 2026, with weightlifting expected to lead the country's medal push. Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu is the favourite for gold in the women's 48kg event, while Rishikanta Singh and M Raja will compete in the men's 60kg and 65kg categories. India will also have medal hopes in artistic gymnastics, where athletes compete in the men's individual all-around final, and in swimming, with Srihari Nataraj aiming for a podium finish in the men's 200m butterfly. Weightlifting remains India's strongest medal prospect on Sunday. (PC: NDTV)

India's Anahat Singh scripted history by becoming the country's first-ever World Junior Squash Champion after defeating Egypt's Ruqayya Salem in straight games in the girls' singles final in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. The 18-year-old won 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 to claim the biggest title of her career. Her victory also ended Egypt's long dominance in the tournament, marking a major milestone for Indian squash. Anahat's historic triumph is expected to boost the sport's profile in India and further establish her as one of the country's brightest young sporting stars. (PC: X)

India will look to add to its medal tally on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu leading the challenge in the women's 48kg weightlifting final. Chanu is aiming to win her third Commonwealth gold while managing her workload ahead of the Asian Games. India will also compete in medal events featuring Rishikanta Singh, Raja Mathupandi and gymnast Tapan Mohanty. The day includes key contests in boxing, swimming and lawn bowls, with several Indian athletes hoping to progress or secure podium finishes across multiple disciplines.