Sports News Today: India Wins Record Boxing Golds at CWG, FIFA Crisis Deepens, Tanvi Sharma Reaches Final

India produced its most successful day yet at the Commonwealth Games with a record-breaking boxing haul and more medals in athletics, judo and para sports. Off the field, FIFA’s leadership crisis deepened after Gianni Infantino abandoned his controversial World Cup investment plan, while Indian cricket and badminton also made headlines.

1. India scripts historic day with seven boxing gold medals at CWG

India enjoyed its greatest-ever Commonwealth Games boxing campaign, winning a record seven gold medals and three silvers to top the boxing medal table.

Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, Sakshi Chaudhary and Arundhati Choudhary led the women’s gold rush, while Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal added men’s titles. The remarkable performance helped India climb to fourth in the overall medals table with 38 medals.

2. Gulveer Singh completes historic Commonwealth Games double

Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to win Commonwealth Games medals in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at a single edition after claiming bronze in the 5,000m final.

The Asian champion clocked 13:24.95 to finish third, adding to the 10,000m silver he won earlier in Glasgow and becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win two medals at one Commonwealth Games.

3. Soman Rana and Shubham Juyal secure India’s first F57 shot put one-two

India dominated the men’s F57 para shot put as Soman Rana won gold with a season-best 13.40m while Shubham Juyal claimed silver with 13.28m.

The result marked India’s first-ever gold and first-ever one-two finish in the event, capping a historic Commonwealth Games campaign for the country’s para athletes.

4. Gambhir faces pressure ahead of crucial Sri Lanka Tests

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes head coach Gautam Gambhir will face increased scrutiny as India prepare for a pivotal two-Test series in Sri Lanka.

With India currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings, Dasgupta said the team likely needs seven wins from its remaining nine Tests to keep realistic hopes of reaching the WTC final alive.

5. FIFA leadership crisis deepens after investment plan collapse

Pressure continues to mount on FIFA president Gianni Infantino after he withdrew the governing body’s proposed World Cup investment plan.

UEFA has publicly stated it has lost confidence in Infantino, while Concacaf has called for a review of FIFA’s leadership. The next major test will come ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.

6. Arteta keeps quiet on Vinicius Jr speculation

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to be drawn into speculation linking the club with Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.

While insisting Arsenal remain “very ambitious” in the transfer market, Arteta laughed off questions about the Brazilian’s future, with Real Madrid maintaining they expect him to sign a new contract.

7. Tanvi Sharma storms into Taipei Open final

Teenager Tanvi Sharma booked her place in the Taipei Open Super 300 final after a commanding straight-game victory over Chinese Taipei’s Huang Yu-Hsun.

The Indian will face Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh in the title clash after compatriot Unnati Hooda bowed out in the semifinals.