India at Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 4: Sarvesh Kushare opens athletics medal account, weightlifters add to tally - as it happened

• WXYZ-TV and The Spot Detroit 20 have appointed Tina Nguyen as their new Sports Anchor. • Nguyen transitions to the Detroit market from FOX 32 Chicago, where she reported on the Chicago Bears, the Cubs' postseason, and the MLB All-Star Game.

• Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda will lead India's challenge at the Taipei Open 2026, a BWF Super 300 event. • The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 28 to August 2 at the Taipei Arena in Taipei City.

• HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda will lead the Indian contingent at the BWF Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament starting Tuesday. • Prannoy, a bronze medallist at the 2023 Asian Games and World Championships, is scheduled to open his campaign against Japan's Minoru Koga.

• Kylian Mbappe published a personal open letter to France following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup in North America. • The Real Madrid star expressed gratitude to his teammates and supporters while reflecting on the tournament's heartbreaking end for the French national team.

• India achieved its strongest performance of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday, securing one gold and two other medals. • Hurdler Tejas Shirse qualified for the men's 110m hurdles final after clocking 13.76 seconds in Heat 1.

• Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has sparked speculation regarding Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, despite the English club's firm stance that he is not for sale this summer. • In a continued search for a long-term goalkeeper, Juventus is also reportedly exploring a move for Lucas Chevalier, who joined Paris Saint-Germain just 12 months ago.

• Socceroos winger Nestory Irankunda is currently the subject of a potential transfer from Watford to Portuguese club Sporting CP. • Reports from the Portuguese outlet Record indicate that while interest is high, the two clubs have not yet reached a formal agreement.

• Thailand secured a dominant 5-0 victory over 10-man Laos in their Asean Hyundai Cup Group B opening match. • Malaysia overcame an early deficit to defeat Myanmar 2-1, driven by two goals from Paulo Josué.

• Sonowal Putul suffered his first loss at the Commonwealth Games 2026, losing 0-2 to Malaysia's Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple. • The Indian team missed out on the artistic gymnastics team medal, finishing outside the top positions.

• Arsenal is reportedly prepared to break the British transfer record to sign 26-year-old Argentine striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. • Inter Milan has expressed interest in acquiring 28-year-old Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur.

• The official cricket schedule for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been released, featuring T20 format matches with full international status. • Defending champions India have been granted direct entry into the quarter-finals for both the men's and women's tournaments.