Malaysia has declined the opportunity to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to financial concerns, as confirmed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This decision comes after the withdrawal of Victoria, Australia, last year. The Ministry stated, ‘The government has decided not to accept the offer from the Commonwealth Games Federation.’ The 2026 event … Read more
File photo of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha. The IOA on April 23, 2023, met the Commonwealth Games Federation team to discuss and deliberate topics for the development of Indian sports. | Photo Credit: PTI The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on April 23 made a strong case for the inclusion of archery, wrestling and … Read more
Ritika Phogat, cousin of Commonwealth Games gold medallists Geeta and Babita Phogat, has died, a tweet by one of the famous Phogat sisters confirmed on Thursday. Ritika, 17, had returned home after competing in a wrestling tournament in Bharatpur last week. “Rest in Peace choti behen Ritika. I still can’t believe what just happened with … Read more