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Missing luggage reported as Indian boxers scramble Glasgow

India's 22-member boxing team began the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026 with a setback as nearly half their luggage, including training gear and ceremonial outfits, did not arrive from Belfast due to a small Belfast-Glasgow aircraft. The delay, which mirrors a previous bag issue en route to Belfast, also saw the women's coach housed separately, and the boxers are counting on the missing baggage arriving before competition begins Friday.

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Sreeshankar eyes Glasgow gold after comeback

Murali Sreeshankar has staged a remarkable comeback from a ruptured patellar tendon to sharpen his form for Glasgow 2026, aiming for a big jump and gold after posting 8.38m this season. He credits extensive rehabilitation for faster, stronger speed and jumping, as India’s men’s long jump discipline rises with several athletes challenging eight meters.

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Boeing Merlinhawk Sign In-Country EO/IR Support

Merlinhawk Aerospace and Boeing Defence India have formalized an in-country sustainment partnership to maintain and support advanced EO/IR systems on Indian defence platforms, leveraging Merlinhawk’s Bengaluru WESCAM Centre to cut turnaround times and boost fleet availability and mission readiness. The pact reinforces India’s self-reliance and indigenous MRO capabilities, with a focus on the Indian Navy’s P-8I and broader defence applications under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework.

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Asian Tour Forms Alliance with PGA and DP World

The PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour have unveiled a multi-year partnership through 2029 to co-sanction events and create pathways for Asian Tour members to reach the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, expanding opportunities and strengthening the global golf ecosystem. The move signals a shift away from LIV Golf amid Saudi funding changes and underscores efforts to secure diversified, international pathways for players.

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Vishal TK Plans Historic Commonwealth Games Debut in Glasgow

Indian sprint prodigy Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi (Vishal TK) heads to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after becoming the first Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m with a national-record 44.98 seconds, carrying four national titles and a growing global top-60 profile along with pivotal relay contributions at the Asian Athletics Championships. He credits a strong support system, including the Inspire Institute of Sport and his coach, and speaks of a winning mindset and dedication to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes as he aims for a breakthrough on the world stage.

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