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How a newspaper article changed CWG-bound boxer Sagar Ahlawat's life

Manny Pacquiao marked the beginning of Sagar Ahlawat's boxing dream. Seven years later, the 20-year-old is gearing up for the men's +92kg super heavyweight competition at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where he will be donning the India jersey for the very first time. "I was not good at studies. Mere se padhai hoti hi nahi thi. (I just couldn't study) So, I started looking for something else to do after 12th class," Sagar told PTI. Born to a family of farmers, Sagar had no connection to sports. But one fine day, he came across a full page newspaper article about the famous bout between Mayweather and Pacquiao, considered to be one of the most anticipated sporting events in history. As he read about the two boxing greats and their achievements, it became clear to Sagar where his future lay.

CWG 2022: Not wise to take international opponents lightly, says boxer Lovlina Borgohain

Commonwealth Games 2022, scheduled to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8. The 24-year-old boxer from Assam said that she has made some mistakes at the World Championship where her campaign ended in the pre-quarterfinals. Aiming for gold, she has moved on from the disappointing outings at the Worlds, and is now ready to excel at the CWG 2022. Asked about the level of the competition at the CWG as many world class boxers are not participating, Lovlina told IANS on the sidelines of the ceremonial send-off of the Indian contingent in New Delhi: "Every international event is tough. I don't want to demean by saying that CWG is not a tough tournament. You have to be prepared for tough bouts. Like every international tournament, you need to be mentally strong to handle the match pressure while facing very experienced and decorated boxers.

'Sky's the limit,' warns world record breaker McLaughlin

World record breaker Sydney McLaughlin warned that "the sky's the limit" after smashing her 400m hurdles record on Friday, but then hinted that she could well switch disciplines.

The TikTok sensation loved by Phil Foden, Jo Whiley and Gabby Logan

A Manchester business has set its sights on future growth after becoming a TikTok sensation and welcoming Manchester City star Phil Foden as a shareholder.

Historic facts: India at the Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games, the PTI takes a look at 15 facts involving India at the showpiece. 1. India's first CWG medallist was wrestler Rashid Anwar at the 1934 edition of the event in London. That was also India's maiden entry at the Games. 2. Only six Indian athletes participated in the 1934 Commonwealth Games. 3. The six-member Indian contingent at the 1934 Commonwealth Games took part in only athletics and wrestling disciplines.

Sydney McLaughlin shatters her 400m hurdles record to win World Championships gold

USA's Sydney McLaughlin broke her own 400 metres hurdles world record to clinch her first individual Athletics World Championships gold.

McLaughlin smashes world record as Miller-Uibo, Norman win 400m golds

EUGENE, Ore. : American Sydney McLaughlin shattered her own 400 metres hurdles world record to clinch her first individual World Championships gold, while compatriot Michael Norman claimed the men's 400m crown and Bahamian Shaunae Miller-Uibo won the women's event.

Mirabai Chanu ready for some heavy lifting at CWG 2022

Commonwealth Games. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter is aiming to re-write her own world record in Birmingham by lifting a record 90kg in snatch and another 120kg in clean and jerk to defend her Gold Coast CWG title won four years ago. The diminutive Manipuri weightlifter has, since her Gold Coast exploits, come a long way, improving upon her performance massively in clean & jerk, and holds the world record (in 49kg category) of 119kg she lifted at the Asian Championships in April last year. Her personal best is a total of 205kg, but it’s the snatch where she’s still looking to master the technique. Her personal best of 87kg in snatch (2019 Worlds in USA’s Anaheim) doesn’t justify her immense talent. Mirabai will headline the country’s 15-member weightlifting contingent which will contest in 14 different categories at the CWG. The former World champion and the rest of the squad has been camping in Birmingham since June 24, acclimatising to the conditions and undergoing a preparatory camp.

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How a newspaper article changed CWG-bound boxer Sagar Ahlawat's life

CWG 2022: Not wise to take international opponents lightly, says boxer Lovlina Borgohain

'Sky's the limit,' warns world record breaker McLaughlin

The TikTok sensation loved by Phil Foden, Jo Whiley and Gabby Logan

Historic facts: India at the Commonwealth Games

Sydney McLaughlin shatters her 400m hurdles record to win World Championships gold

McLaughlin smashes world record as Miller-Uibo, Norman win 400m golds

Mirabai Chanu ready for some heavy lifting at CWG 2022