Indian athletes made an impressive start at the 2026 Asian Para Games, winning 11 medals on the opening day, including four gold, five silver and two bronze medals. Rinku secured gold in the javelin throw, while para archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag advanced to the compound archery final. Swati Chaudhary also reached the final in the women's W1 event, guaranteeing India at least a silver medal.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Two other Indian athletes also secured their places in the final, raising hopes of multiple medals for India.
New York and New Jersey officials have reduced train and shuttle bus ticket prices for FIFA World Cup 2026 fans travelling to MetLife Stadium after backlash over high transport costs.