Esports news — August 1, 2026

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1. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastBasketballEsports

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:14 UTC

   Indian Boxer Jadumani Singh Wins Silver in Men's 55kg Boxing at Commonwealth Games

   Indian boxer Jadumani Singh won the silver medal in the men's 55 kg boxing category at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland. This is Singh's first Commonwealth Games and he dedicated his medal to his uncle, the BFI, SAI, and all of India. Despite not winning gold, Singh is determined to work harder and bring home the gold in future competitions.

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2. SportsLocal GovMiddle EastEsports

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:14 UTC

   Ogazi Wins 10th Gold Medal for Nigeria at Glasgow 2026

   Ogazi, a national record holder, secured his 10th gold medal for Nigeria at the Glasgow 2026 championships. He dominated the quarter-mile race, pulling away from the field in the final stages.

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3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastCommoditiesEsports

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:12 UTC

   UAE Announces Fuel Prices for August 2026

   The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the new fuel prices for August 2026. After a decrease in July, prices have increased again due to global market fluctuations. The new prices are: Super 98 (AED 3.60), Special 95 (AED 3.49), E-Plus 91 (AED 3.41), and Diesel (AED 3.80) per liter. These prices are part of the UAE's monthly pricing mechanism that tracks global energy prices and reflects changes in the local market.

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4. CultureUnited KingdomCricketEsports

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:12 UTC

   UK's Only All-Female Chess Team Promoted, Then Told to Add Male Player

   The UK's only all-female chess team, She Plays to Win Lionesses A Team, has been promoted to the top tier of British chess. However, they have been told they must recruit a male player to comply with league rules, sparking outrage among team members and fans. The team and its players have expressed their disappointment with this decision.

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5. WorldMiddle EastEsportsOlympics

   Aug 1, 2026, 14:40 UTC

   Simone Biles to Light Lima 2027 Clock, Kicks off Countdown

   Simone Biles will visit Lima, Peru for the first time to light the clock marking the one-year countdown to the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. The event will take place on August 6 in Lima's Plaza Mayor and will feature Biles, Colombian para-athlete Karen Palomeque, and various artistic performances. The ceremony is free and open to the public, with tickets available through the Teleticket platform.

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6. PoliticsIsraelAmerican FootballEsports

   Aug 1, 2026, 10:05 UTC

   Islam Makhachev Reacts to Conor McGregor's UFC 329 Injury

   Islam Makhachev expressed sympathy for Conor McGregor after he suffered a knee injury in his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. Makhachev admitted he wanted to see McGregor's fighting skills but felt bad for him after the injury.

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7. WorldMiddle EastHockeyEsports

   Aug 1, 2026, 10:04 UTC

   Russian Ice Hockey Team Banned from 2027 World Championship

   The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has disallowed the Russian national ice hockey team from participating in the 2027 World Championship. This decision follows previous sanctions against the team due to geopolitical issues.

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