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From suffering racist slurs to making sporting history: 21-year-old Siddi judoka qualifies for Commonwealth, Asian Games
February 27, 2026 9:57 am
By day, his father works as a labourer. By night, he performs traditional dances for tourists in the Gir forest. From their village dubbed ‘Mini Africa’, Rohit Majgul has now punched his ticket to the Commonwealth and Asian Games
Ahmedabad to host 2030 Commonwealth Games: What this means for 2036 Olympics bid
October 16, 2025 8:32 am
India last hosted the CWG in 2010. However, the Delhi Games were overshadowed by poor planning, delays in completing infrastructure and allegations of corruption.
India to tussle with Canada, Nigeria and two more countries to host Commonwealth Games 2030
April 16, 2025 2:09 pm
The future of the Commonwealth Games has looked uncertain over the past few years. Recently, Australia’s Victoria had pulled out of hosting the Commonwealth Games next year
Can India improve at Athletics, swimming, gymnastics at CWG or should it sit and sulk about excluded sports?
October 23, 2024 8:45 pm
Future of team sports like cricket, hockey and rugby uncertain as Glasgow opts for lesser number of sports, athletes and venues
Malaysia rejects offer to host Commonwealth Games citing short notice and insufficient funds
March 24, 2024 12:11 pm
The Games might have to be delayed by a year or downsized to reduce costs and make it lucrative for a host country.
Explained: Why Victoria pulling out threatens the very existence of the Commonwealth Games
July 19, 2023 7:26 am
The prohibitively high costs of hosting the CWG have meant not many are keen on taking on the mantle
Victoria pulled out but how was the Commonwealth Games started by a Canadian sports journalist angry at perceived American arrogance?
July 18, 2023 9:10 pm
Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of a blowout in projected costs.
Victoria withdraws as hosts of 2026 Commonwealth Games leaving CGF scrambling for hosts with less than 1000 days to go
July 18, 2023 9:23 pm
The 2026 Games had been scheduled for March 17-29 in the regional centers of Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton.
CWG champion Sanjita Chanu slapped with four-year ban by NADA
April 04, 2023 4:30 pm
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu has been handed a four-year ban by the National Anti Doping Agency's (NADA) Disciplinary Panel for failing a dope test last year.
Why CWG silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar has taken vow not to eat Kerala Porotta
August 16, 2022 7:28 am
A stray comment by his father and coach resulted in the India's No.1 long-jumper deciding to give up on his favourite meal till he wins Olympics medal
CWG PHOTOS
Commonwealth Games comes to a glittering end
August 04, 2014 12:20 pm
Pop star Kylie Minogue was the star performer in a glittering closing ceremony as curtains came down on the 20th Commonwealth Games.
After golden day, wrestlers settle for silver at Commonwealth Games
July 31, 2014 12:34 am
After three golds and a silver on Tuesday, India won four silver and a bronze medal from wrestling on Wednesday.
Golden hat-trick for grapplers, shooters continue shooting medals at Commonwealth Games
July 30, 2014 1:36 am
India added to their tally with three gold, two silvers and two bronze in wrestling and shooting.
Weightlifters, shooters add to India's medal tally
July 27, 2014 4:21 pm
India's medal winners from day 3 of the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow 2014.
Abhinav Bindra shoots gold, Matsa, Malaika win their first Commonwealth Games medals
July 26, 2014 6:04 pm
India's medal winners from Day 2 of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth games.
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