DECATHLON
Yeh dil maange more: A week of tears, triumph and history for Tejaswin Shankar
Tejaswin Shankar won a decathlon bronze medal in Glasgow after a knee injury. He had previously won a high jump bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. An injury forced him to withdraw from the high jump competition earlier. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar encouraged him to compete in the decathlon. Shankar's resilience led him to an unexpected podium finish in a new event.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally India today: Where the count stands after Neeraj Chopra's silver
CWG 2026 India Medal Tally: India's medal count reached twenty-three at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Ten Indian boxers advanced to gold medal bouts, guaranteeing more medals for the nation. Weightlifting and judo contributed significantly to India's medal collection during the competition. Tejaswin Shankar and Neeraj Chopra secured medals in athletics events. India was placed tenth in the overall standings before the final day's events.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra, 10 Indian boxers eye gold medals, check full schedule
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra leads India's javelin throw final on July 31 at the Commonwealth Games. Indian boxers aim for finals, guaranteeing a record medal haul in the sport. Tejaswin Shankar continues his decathlon campaign after ending day one in second place. Judo and cycling events also feature prominently on India's busy schedule. Bowls competitions will see Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar compete in sectional play.
Lovepreet's silver, Seema's bronze headline India's day at Commonwealth Games
Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in weightlifting, setting a new Games record. Seema Kaliramna earned a bronze medal in the discus throw event. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and two compatriots advanced to the javelin throw final. Tejaswin Shankar ended the decathlon's opening day in second place. India's weightlifting campaign concluded with eight medals overall.
India eyes more medals on action-packed Day 8 at CWG 2026
Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will be among the major Indian athletes in action at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday as he begins his campaign in the men's javelin throw qualification event.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8, July 30, India's schedule: What time is Neeraj Chopra's event today? Check full list events today
Neeraj Chopra leads India's athletics campaign in the javelin throw qualifying round. Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final for a medal. Parul Chaudhary participates in the women's 5000m final after a previous event. Weightlifters and cyclists also vie for medals in their respective disciplines. Several other track and field athletes are scheduled for various events today.
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Sarvesh Kushare becomes 1st Indian to win silver in CWG men's high jump
Sarvesh Kushare secured a historic silver medal in the men's high jump event. He became the first Indian to achieve this feat, clearing 2.25 meters. Romaine Beckford of Jamaica won the gold medal on countback after both failed at 2.28 meters. Jack Kimani of England claimed the bronze medal with a jump of 2.20 meters. Adarsh Ram finished fifth, while Tejaswin Shankar retired as a precaution for his decathlon event.
India begins Commonwealth Games athletics campaign with high jump spotlight on Sarvesh Kushare, Tejaswin Shankar
India's athletics campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games gets underway on Monday, with the spotlight firmly on the men's high jump final featuring a strong Indian contingent.
Neeraj Chopra set for blockbuster Arshad Nadeem showdown at CWG
Indian athletes are set to compete in Glasgow aiming for a better medal haul. Neeraj Chopra faces strong competition in the men's javelin event. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and high jumper Sarvesh Kushare are also strong medal contenders. Several other events offer potential podium finishes for the Indian contingent. The team hopes to surpass their previous eight-medal performance.
Commonwealth Games 2026 India squad: Full list of Indian participants representing India in Glasgow
The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on July 23. India's campaign will be led by Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu. The 11-day sporting event features nine fewer sports than the previous edition. India has sent a 125-member contingent to compete in various disciplines. Australia and England are expected to lead the medal standings once again.
Commonwealth Games 2026 India Schedule IST PDF: Download full day-wise date, time, fixtures & match list of Indian players
Commonwealth Games 2026 India Schedule Time: The Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule features various sports from July 23 to August 2. Athletics, swimming, and boxing events will take place across multiple days. Bowls and track cycling competitions are also prominently listed in the program. Artistic gymnastics and para powerlifting events are scheduled for early days. Sony Sports Network will telecast the games live with streaming on Sony LIV.
PT Usha, Anju Bobby George among four honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Legendary sprinter P.T. Usha was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. She expressed surprise at the recognition, highlighting the Athletics Federation of India's commendable initiative. The awards celebrate excellence and contributions across various facets of Indian athletics, recognising athletes, coaches, and officials.
Neeraj Chopra, Animesh Kujur headline India's athletics squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games
India's athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is announced. The 32-member squad includes star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. Athletes like Tejas Shirse, who set a new national record, are also part of the team. The women's contingent features strong contenders in various track and field events. This team aims for glory in Glasgow.
Myntra announces End of Reason Sale starting May 29
Myntra's 24th End of Reason Sale begins May 29. Millions of customers can shop over 6 million styles. Emerging brands will debut new collections. Expect deals on apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty. VIP access offers extra discounts. Hyper-speed delivery is available in select cities. Social commerce will drive discovery and styling inspiration.
Bombay HC restrains Godrej from handing over Chembur space to Titan in Decathlon lease row
Bombay High Court has temporarily halted Godrej Projects from handing over a Chembur commercial property to Titan Company. The court appointed a receiver to take possession, citing Godrej's unilateral repudiation of a lease agreement with Decathlon Sports India. Decathlon had planned a significant store in the area, impacting other outlets.
Decathlon India eyes nearly $1 bn sales in next 5 years with double-digit growth
Decathlon aims to reach nearly a billion-dollar in sales in the Indian sports market within five years, driven by retail expansion and a growing sports culture. The company plans to expand to over 90 cities by 2030, targeting revenue of around Rs 8,000 crore.
Decathlon aims to scale sourcing from India to $3bn by 2030
Decathlon, the French sports retailer, announced plans to significantly increase its sourcing from India to USD 3 billion by 2030. Driven by the 'Make in India' vision, this expansion will focus on footwear, fitness equipment, and technical textiles. Local sourcing for Indian retail operations is projected to reach 90% by 2030.
Decathlon Canada to close most Ontario locations, including five GTA stores, by summer 2025
Decathlon Canada will close nearly all of its Ontario stores this summer, including five locations in the Greater Toronto Area: Brampton, Burlington, Markham, Scarborough, and Vaughan. The French sporting goods retailer confirmed the closures on its website. The company has not disclosed how many employees will be impacted
Decathlon plans to double sourcing from India once EU FTA is finalised
Decathlon plans to significantly increase its sourcing from India, potentially doubling it to 15% of global procurement, following the anticipated India-EU FTA. This shift could revolutionize India's sporting goods production due to eliminated export duties and a shorter lead time to Europe compared to competitors like Vietnam and Bangladesh. Currently, Decathlon sources ₹4,150 crore worth of goods from India.
Decathlon starts listing rival brands on its site
Decathlon India has begun listing rival brands like Adidas and Garmin on its website, redirecting customers to the brands' sites for purchase. This approach aligns with Indian FDI regulations, while in-store sales remain limited to Decathlon's own brands. Online sales contribute 15-20% of Decathlon India's ₹4,500 crore annual revenue.
Decathlon products to be available on Myntra
Decathlon, a leading sports products brand, has partnered with fashion platform Myntra to expand its reach in India. Decathlon's sportswear, footwear, and accessories will be available on Myntra, covering 98% of serviceable pin codes. The collaboration aims to make sports and fitness products accessible to a wider audience and promote an active lifestyle.
Decathlon to invest €100 million in India to expand store network, strengthen local manufacturing
Decathlon, the French sports retailer, revealed a €100 million investment plan for India over the next five years. The company intends to expand its store network, enhance digital engagement and logistics, and boost local manufacturing. Decathlon aims to open 10-15 new stores annually, achieving 190 stores across 90 cities and towns, and increase local production to 85% by 2026.
Reliance Retail's gearing up to do a Decathlon
Reliance Retail plans a sports format to rival Decathlon, targeting 8,000-10,000 sq ft spaces with play areas post-Covid. Athleisure demand surged, filling a retailer gap in India. Leading sports brands saw 35-60% sales growth since FY21. Decathlon's FY23 revenue hit ₹3,955 crore. FDI rules impact Decathlon's operations. India's 1.4 billion population drives market growth.
Decathlon to accelerate investments in India on production, retail expansion: Global CEO
Decathlon expects to continue its "high growth rate" from the Indian market, which is also emerging as an important manufacturing hub for the sports retailer, from where it currently exports around 65 per cent of production to global markets, she added.
India to be among top 5 markets for Decathlon in next 5 years; to increase local sourcing to over 90 pc: Top exec
French sports retailer Decathlon considers India a "big priority" market and aims to be among its top five global markets within the next five years. It plans to add 10 new stores annually, increase online sales, and raise local sourcing to over 90% to boost competitiveness in the Indian sports and athleisure segment. Decathlon's sales in India grew by 37% in the financial year ending March 2023.
Decathlon FY23 sales shoot up 37% in India
Decathlon's India unit experienced a 37% increase in sales to Rs 3,955 crore in FY23, driven by high demand for fitness wear and sports equipment. The company, which offers products for 85 different sporting disciplines, is larger than Adidas, Nike, and Asics combined in India. Despite the growth in sales, Decathlon reported a net loss of Rs 18.6 crore.
Ixigo boss Aloke Bajpai lauds Decathlon for hiring professional ultra cyclist as sales executive, Ankur Warikoo says stores have 'Disneyland energy'
A post about a professional ultra-cyclist sales executive at Decathlon's Gurugram store went viral on Twitter over the weekend. On meeting Shankar, Aloke Bajpai praised Decathlon for hiring "customer-obsessed folks" who were passionate about sport.
Guess what? Decathlon now has a new name, and there's a reason behind it
The French sporting goods retailer has changed the way it is called.
Decathlon's 'contact-details' demand sparks row
French retailer Decathlon’s refusal to do business with customers who refuse to share their contact details has sparked a wave of protests on social media.
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