CWG 2026: Lovlina Borgohain Flags Missing Northeast on India Map at Glasgow Restaurant, Urges Correction

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:42am on 02 Aug 2026,Sunday Sports

India's Commonwealth Games boxing celebrations in Glasgow took an unexpected turn after Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain objected to an inaccurate map of India displayed at an Indian restaurant. Lovlina, who is from Assam, said the map printed on napkins and displayed outside the restaurant omitted the Northeast, calling it "hurtful." She politely urged the management to correct the depiction. Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh also noted that Jammu and Kashmir was not fully represented and asked the restaurant to replace the map. The incident came after India completed its best-ever Commonwealth Games boxing campaign with a record 7 gold medals. (PC: India Today)

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3 Killed, 21 Injured After Bomb Explosion Outside Moscow Restaurant; Authorities Launch Investigation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:53am on 02 Aug 2026,Sunday Sports

At least 3 people were killed and 21 others injured after a homemade explosive device detonated outside the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening. Russian authorities said a woman carrying the device was stopped by a security guard before it exploded, killing the woman, the guard and a visitor. The restaurant was hosting a private event at the time. Officials have not identified the intended target or confirmed a motive. Security forces sealed off the area and launched an investigation. The incident comes amid heightened security concerns following previous attacks in the Russian capital. (PC: BBC)

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CWG 2026 Day 11: India Eyes 7 More Medals as Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam Leads Cycling Medal Charge

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:48am on 02 Aug 2026,Sunday Sports

India will look to finish the Commonwealth Games 2026 on a high as athletes compete for up to 7 medals on the final day in Glasgow. India currently sit 4th in the medals table with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze. In judo, Ishroop Narang, Avtar Singh and Yash Ghanghas will fight for gold in their respective events. Track cyclists Dinesh Kumar, Harshveer Singh Sekhon, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam and Lisha Das will also be in action, hoping to secure India's first-ever cycling medal of the Games and strengthen the country's final medal tally. (PC: NDTV)

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CWG 2026: BFI Objects After Glasgow Restaurant Napkins Display Incomplete Map of India Omitting Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:02am on 02 Aug 2026,Sunday Sports

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has objected to an incomplete map of India printed on napkins at a restaurant in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The map reportedly omitted Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Northeast India, prompting strong objections from Indian boxing officials, including Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain. BFI raised the issue with the restaurant management, calling the depiction inaccurate and unacceptable. The restaurant reportedly acknowledged the complaint and agreed to remove the disputed napkins. The incident sparked widespread criticism, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding India's territorial representation during international sporting events. (PC: IANS)

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CWG 2026 Day 10: India Wins Record Seven Boxing Golds, Medal Tally Climbs to 39

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:55am on 02 Aug 2026,Sunday Sports

India enjoyed a sensational Day 10 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, delivering its best-ever boxing performance with a record seven gold medals. Star boxers led the charge, helping India dominate the ring and significantly boost the country's overall medal count. Strong performances in athletics and judo further added to India's success, taking the total medal tally to 39. The remarkable haul strengthened India's position in the overall standings and highlighted the nation's growing strength across multiple sporting disciplines. With more medal events remaining, India remains on course for an even bigger finish at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. (PC: NDTV)

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India's Medal Surge Continues After Sachin, Ankush Strike Gold as Lovlina Settles for Silver at CWG

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07pm on 01 Aug 2026,Saturday Sports

India enjoyed another successful day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Sachin and Ankush Panghal won boxing gold medals, while Priya and Arundhati Choudhary also topped the podium. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain settled for silver after suffering a surprise 4-1 split-decision defeat in the women's 75kg final. Ankush delivered a comeback performance to beat England's Shittu, overcoming a first-round setback before clinching victory on a split decision for India's seventh gold of the day. The action continues with Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar in the men's pole vault final, Gulveer Singh in the men's 5,000m final, and India's mixed 4x400m relay team chasing more medals. (PC: SonyLIV Screengrab)

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Daughter of Bicycle Mechanic Asmita Dey Creates History, Wins India's First-Ever Commonwealth Games Judo Gold

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01pm on 01 Aug 2026,Saturday Sports

Twenty-three-year-old Asmita Dey created history by becoming India's first Commonwealth Games judo champion, winning the women's 48kg gold at Glasgow. The Tripura judoka defeated Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 through a dramatic Golden Score after earlier overcoming Scotland's Eva Ewing and host favourite Summer Shaw. Born in Belonia to bicycle mechanic Arjun Kumar Dey, Asmita began as an 800m runner before switching to judo. She trained at Tripura Sports School and the Sports Authority of India Regional Centre in Bhopal before joining the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Sports Minister Tinku Roy hailed her landmark achievement as an inspiration for future generations.

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Infantino Under Fire as UEFA Says FIFA Leadership Has Lost Trust Following Scrapped Investment Proposal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:39pm on 01 Aug 2026,Saturday Sports

UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino after FIFA abandoned its controversial proposal to sell minority stakes in its competitions to private investors. UEFA, which had threatened to boycott future World Cups, called the withdrawal “a victory for the whole game” but accused Infantino of breaking promises on transparency and misusing FIFA’s resources. The governing body demanded accountability for those behind the plan and called for governance reforms and better use of FIFA funds through the existing Forward programme. The Football Association backed UEFA’s stance, while other confederations also opposed the proposal, leaving Infantino under mounting pressure ahead of FIFA’s presidential election in March. (PC: Reuters)

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Mine Blast Survivor Soman Rana Scripts History with India's First F57 Shot Put Gold at CWG 2026

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:52pm on 01 Aug 2026,Saturday Sports

India scripted history in the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Havildar Soman Rana clinched gold and Shubham Juyal secured silver in the debut men's shot put F57 event. Soman produced a season-best throw of 13.40m, while Shubham followed with 13.28m, taking India's medal tally to 30. A two-time Paralympian and Indian Army para athlete, Soman lost his right leg below the knee in a 2006 mine blast while serving with the 2/8 Gorkha Rifles on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. During rehabilitation at Pune's Artificial Limb Centre, he discovered para sports, later joining the Army Paralympic Node in 2017 and emerging as a world-class athlete. (PC: Getty Images)

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Preeti and Jaismine Secure Gold, Jadumani Takes Silver as Indian Boxers Create CWG 2026 History with 10 Finalists

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:39pm on 01 Aug 2026,Saturday Sports

India's boxing contingent scripted Commonwealth Games history in Glasgow as all 10 boxers reached their respective finals, guaranteeing a record 10 medals and surpassing the country's previous CWG boxing medal tally. Preeti Pawar opened India's gold account with a dominant 5-0 victory over Canada's Scarlett Savannah Delgado in the women's 54kg final, while Jaismine Lamboria defeated defending champion Michaela Walsh of Northern Ireland by the same unanimous margin to claim gold after winning bronze in the previous edition. Jadumani Singh settled for silver after losing the men's 55kg final to Jye Dixon. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain headlines seven more Indian boxers scheduled to contest finals later on Saturday. (PC: Global Green, HT & India.com)

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