Sachin Siwach, Preeti Pawar eye Asian Games gold after record-breakin…

New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian pugilists Sachin Siwach and Preeti Pawar have their eyes set on Asian Games gold following their gold medal wins at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

The Indian boxing contingent, which pulled off the country’s best CWG 2026 medal haul with seven gold medals and overall 10 medals, received a warm welcome at the Delhi Airport. zeppelin.cool

Speaking to ANI, Sachin, who secured a gold medal in the men’s 60 kg final, said that seeing the national flag hoisted after the gold medal win is a “different kind of happiness" and a reason why they all play sport.

“When the national flag is hoisted, there is a different kind of happiness. This is what we play for. I want to bring gold from the Asian Games. I want to tell everyone to keep believing like this and keep encouraging us," said Siwach.

Sachin staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo by a 3-2 split decision in a thrilling men’s 60 kg final.

Also, Preeti has her eyes set on not only the Asian Games this year in Japan taking place from September 19 onwards, but also the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, saying, “Thank you very much to everyone who came here to receive us. Our next target is the Asian Games and the LA 2028 Olympics. We cannot express our happiness on hearing the National Anthem play there. It is something that you can only feel."

The 2022 Asian Games bronze medalist Preeti secured the women’s 54kg gold medal at the CWG 2026 after defeating Canada’s Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision in the final on Saturday.

The 2026 Games were hosted under a compact format, leading to the removal of major Indian medal-earning events like shooting, hockey, wrestling, and badminton.

India finished fourth in the medals table at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. India officially began its journey towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Amdavad as the Commonwealth Games Flag was ceremonially handed over during a spectacular Closing Ceremony that celebrated the conclusion of Glasgow 2026 and looked ahead to the historic centenary edition of the Games. (ANI)

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New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian judoka Asmita Dey expressed her delight after winning the gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying the Indian judo contingent’s historic haul of four medals would help raise the sport’s profile in the country and inspire more youngsters to take it up.

Asmita clinched the women’s -48kg gold medal after defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach in a gripping Commonwealth Games final that was decided in Golden Score, securing India’s first judo gold medal of the Games. She was later joined on the podium by Harsh Singh, who won gold, Yamini Mourya, who claimed silver, and Unnati Sharma, who bagged bronze, taking India’s judo medal tally to four.

Asmita received a grand welcome on her arrival at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Monday night. Speaking to ANI, the judoka expressed her delight at India’s historic medal haul in the sport and said she hopes the achievement will inspire more youngsters to take up judo.

“It feels very good. This is the first time that India has won two golds, one silver, and [one] bronze in judo; it is a very big thing. Now people will recognise judo well in India. And I want more children to take part in this and play," she said.

Asmita prevailed by Yuko (2-1) with a composed and determined display in the final.

The final began as a closely contested affair, with both judokas engaged in intense grappling and repeatedly forcing each other towards the edge of the mat. Quach struck first midway through the contest with a throw to take the lead.

The Indian responded strongly despite receiving a Shido penalty, producing a quick throw of her own to level the scores. Asmita grew in confidence as the bout progressed, launching several attacking moves while defending resolutely against Quach’s attempts to regain the advantage.

With the scores tied at the end of regulation time, the contest entered the Golden Score, where the first scoring action would decide the winner.

Asmita held her nerve in the extra period and executed a well-timed throw near the edge of the mat to secure the decisive Yuko, dramatically sealing the gold medal.

Reflecting on her comeback after trailing 1-0 in the final, Asmita Dey said she remained determined to win the gold medal and credited that unwavering belief for helping her turn the contest around.

“I was determined that I had to take the gold only, so that is why I had to win," she said. (ANI)

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SRL Vs LDS Match Prediction: The Hundred Men’s 2026 will be the sixth season of this unique tournament. Nowhere else in the world do we see a top-level cricket competition that deviates from the game’s standard formats. But here, rather than each team playing 10 or 20 overs, both innings last for just 100 deliveries.

Sunrisers Leeds, formerly known as the Northern Superchargers, have never won The Hundred Men’s. They managed to finish third in 2025, reaching the Eliminator, where they lost to the Trent Rockets. They are, however, the defending champions in the Women’s tournament.

In their opening game of the season, the Sunrisers were thoroughly defeated by MI London. They bounced back with a win over the Southern Brave in their second game. A victory came in their third game against the Manchester Super Giants, before losing to the Trent Rockets in their fourth.

On the other hand, the London Spirit, the less successful of the two London teams in The Hundred, have never won the men’s competition. Their only top three finish came in 2022, when they finished third. In 2025, the Spirit ended the season in seventh place, nowhere near the playoffs.

The Spirit, in their first game of the season, were defeated by the Manchester Super Giants, before losing to the Trent Rockets in their second. In the Spirit’s third game this season, they finally registered a win, as they defeated cross-town rivals MI London. They then lost to the Southern Brave in their fourth match.

SRL Vs LDS Match Prediction Date and Time:

• Date: Tuesday, August 04, 2026
• Time: 11:00 PM (IST); 06:30 PM (local time)
• Venue: Edgbaston, Leeds

SRL Vs LDS Live Streaming: How To Watch

The Sunrisers Leeds Vs London Spirit Match 20 of the 2026 The Hundred Men’s 2026 will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.

SRL Vs LDS Team; Full Squads:

Sunrisers Leeds Full Squads:

Zak Crawley (C), Harry Brook, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tom Alsop (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Benny Howell, Dan Lawrence, Tom Lawes, Matthew Revis, Liam Patterson-White, Ed Bernard, Charlie Allison, Abrar Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Nathan Ellis, Reece Topley, Matthew Potts

London Spirit Full Squads:

Liam Livingstone (C), Johnny Bairstow (wk), James Rew (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Dewald Brevis, Kiran Carlson, Adam Zampa, Mason Crane, Tymal Mills, Adam Milne, Andrew Tye, Matthew Fisher

Sunrisers Leeds Vs London Spirit Prediction T20Is: Head-to-Head

• Matches Played: 05
• Sunrisers Leeds Won: 03
• London Spirit Won: 02
• No Result: 00
• First Played: August 3, 2021 (SRL win)
• Last Played: August 20, 2025 (SRL win)

SRL Vs LDS Toss Update

*To be updated after the toss*

SRL Vs LDS Team; Predicted XIs:

Sunrisers Leeds Predicted XI:

Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Harry Brook, Zak Crawley (C), Dan Lawrence, Tom Alsop, Liam Patterson-White, Brydon Carse, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Potts, Abrar Ahmed

London Spirit Predicted XI:

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow (wk), James Rew, Liam Livingstone (C), Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa, Adam Milne

SRL Vs LDS Match 20 The Hundred Men’s 2026 Edgbaston Pitch Report

The pitches in Headingley are typically English when it comes to limited-overs cricket. A layer of grass upon the surface is expected to greet the batters at the start of the innings. There is a lot of movement on this pitch early in the innings in every format of the game. But after the barrage of the first 10-15 overs, the ball gets a little older, allowing the batters to come into the game and be a little more dominant. Even the spinners come into play as the pitch suffers some wear. As far as boundaries are concerned, the square boundary is about 65m in length. The straight boundary rope is a little further, about 70m away from the batter.

SRL Vs LDS Match 20 Weather Forecast

The matchday is expected to be a dry one in Leeds. In the evening, temperatures will fall below 20 degrees Celsius. The skies will be partly cloudy with a low chance of rain. The winds will be moderate, while the humidity will be on the higher end.

SRL Vs LDS Match 20 The Hundred Men’s 2026 Match London Spirit Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For

The 3 players to watch out for in the SRL Vs LDS 2026 The Hundred Men’s 2026 Match 20 are:

• Sunrisers Leeds all-rounder Mitchell Marsh
• London Spirit batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius
• Sunrisers Leeds batter Harry Brook

Sunrisers Leeds Vs London Spirit Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match 20?

For the SRL Vs LDS 2026 The Hundred Men’s 2026 Match 20 Prediction, Sunrisers Leeds will defeat London Spirit in Match 20 of The Hundred Men’s 2026.

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New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 gold medalist Judo athlete Harsh Singh expressed pride at meeting his family after a historic medal win in Glasgow.

Indian Judo contingent delivered a fantastic performance at the CWG 2026 in Glasgow, with four medals, including a silver medal, a bronze medal, and two history-making gold medals by Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey.

Speaking to ANI, Harsh, who was welcomed warmly to the sound of dhols by his family, said, “I am very happy to meet my family members, and they are proud of me."

Harsh Singh won India’s historic gold in the men’s 60 kg judo event, defeating Australia’s Joshua Katz by Waza-Ari (10-0) in a commanding final.

Asmita Dey dominated the women’s 48kg, defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach in a thrilling golden score contest at the Commonwealth Games on Friday to secure the country’s first-ever CWG gold medal in the sport.

The gold medal capped an outstanding campaign for the Tripura-born judoka, who had earlier defeated Scotland’s Sumer Shaw in the semifinals to book her place in the title clash.

Asmita’s journey to the top has been one of resilience and determination. Born on March 22, 2003, she overcame financial hardships and personal adversity to rise through the ranks of Indian judo. Currently serving as a Sub-Inspector in the Uttar Pradesh Police, she has now etched her name into the history books with India’s maiden Commonwealth Games judo gold.

The 2026 Games were hosted under a compact format, leading to the removal of major Indian medal-earning events like shooting, wrestling, and badminton.

India finished fourth in the medals table at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze.

India officially began its journey towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Amdavad as the Commonwealth Games Flag was ceremonially handed over during a spectacular Closing Ceremony that celebrated the conclusion of Glasgow 2026 and looked ahead to the historic centenary edition of the Games. (ANI)

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