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Why CWG silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar has taken vow not to eat Kerala PorottaSubscriber Only

August 16, 2022 07:28 IST

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

Members of the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2022 during their interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)

PM Modi hosts India’s Commonwealth Games contingent

August 13, 2022 19:46 IST

Modi on Saturday hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players.

Following his silver medal win at Birmingham 2022, Avinash Sable returned to the SAI South Centre in Bangalore to a rousing welcome. (Photo: PTI)

Silver Sable: How a ‘lazy’ mason cleared hurdles, built a new home and found a way to beat Kenyans at steeplechaseSubscriber Only

August 14, 2022 13:30 IST

Avinash Sable grew up poor, working in brick kilns in a drought-hit village, but rose to be a champion steeplechaser.

CWG high jump bronze medallist Tejaswin with coach Sivasankaran Murali.

Mentor Murali guides jumps squad to successSubscriber Only

August 11, 2022 11:43 IST

During the high jump final, Murali also kept a close watch on Tejaswin’s approach before take-off and the mid-mark during the run-up.

India cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, all-rounder Harleen Deol and wicket-keeper Taniya Bhatia to at the Mohali International Airport on Wednesday evening. (Express)

Returning home from CWG, Indian women’s cricket team members look at ‘silver’ liningSubscriber Only

August 11, 2022 09:37 IST

While pacer Renuka Singh’s family from Parsa village near Rohru in Himachal Pradesh could not come to Chandigarh, the families of the other three cricketers welcomed Renuka at Mohali.

Speaking after her win, Bhavani said, "It was a tough final and I am glad I could add another gold medal for India this year.
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Bhavani Devi wins gold, defends Commonwealth Fencing Championship title

August 10, 2022 17:43 IST

Since becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics, the Chennai-born Bhavani has had a steady rise in her sport.

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Silver lining in Commonwealth Games silver medal for Harmanpreet Kaur’s teamSubscriber Only

August 11, 2022 07:38 IST

All they need is to continue to play with the “killing attitude” their captain talked about before the Commonwealth Games, and the elusive silverware will come

A giant mechanical bull enters the stage during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham. (AP Photo)

Making of Birmingham’s raging bull: 2.5 tonnes of aluminum and fiberglass, 50 designers, 5 months to create, puppetry and softwareSubscriber Only

August 10, 2022 18:46 IST

The Bull, which was the showstopper of the Opening Ceremony, stands at Centenary Square as a temporary installation.

Strict coach, nutritionist, mentor, cook – Nikolai Snesarev, the coach who made Avinash Sable realise he could be a champion 3000m runnerSubscriber Only

August 14, 2022 13:10 IST

Sable and Snesarev were about to renew their coach-trainee partnership but the alliance was short-lived.

India's Jaismine reacts after winning the quarter-final boxing match of Women's Over 57kg-60kg (Lightweight) category. (PTI)

Bronze medallist Jaismine’s passion: Fuelled by legend of Asian Games champ Hawa Singh, boxing uncles, a spartan academySubscriber Only

August 9, 2022 20:05 IST

Despite boxing tradition in the family, a patriarchal mindset meant it took time for 20-year-old CWG boxing medalist Jaismine to get the go ahead to enter the ring.

Lakshya Sen throws his racquet in the crowd after the men's singles final match against Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong at the Commonwealth Games 2022; Ozzy Osbourne performs during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham. (PTI & AP)

CWG 2022: Lakshya Sen throws his racquet in crowd, Ozzy Osbourne-Tony Iommi reunite to play Black Sabbath classics & Apache Indian’s power-packed performance

August 9, 2022 08:56 IST

Here are some memorable visuals from the final day (Day 11) of the Commonwealth Games, which will be etched in our collective conscience for years to come.

Musical evening with Bhangra and power-packed performance from ‘Apache Indian’ marked the closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games

August 9, 2022 08:45 IST

More than 4,500 athletes competed from 72 countries over the past 11 days.

Lakshya Sen after winning the final of the men’s singles badminton event in Birmingham on Monday. (PTI)

Shuttlers land three gold medals in final flourish, lift India to fourth in CWG tallySubscriber Only

August 9, 2022 11:01 IST

Along with the legendary paddler, Sharath Kamal, who was winning his singles title in the adjoining arena, the shuttlers helped India (22 gold) leapfrog over New Zealand (20 gold), and finish fourth in the medals tally.

Chirag-Satwik, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen. (PTI)

Recipe for Gold: Ice baths for Lakshya, brother’s rice & dal for Satwik, Lamb for Chirag, Nandos’ grilled chicken, and manic ab workouts + Italian for SindhuSubscriber Only

August 10, 2022 18:49 IST

The badminton bunch, who had to play daily this last six days was knackered but were taped, iced, coaxed, inspired, and kept insanely fit by a motivated support staff

PM Modi congratulated PV Sindhu and Lakhsya Sen.

PV Sindhu ‘phenomenal’, Lakshya Sen ‘India’s pride’: PM Modi hails medal winners at Commonwealth Games

August 8, 2022 22:34 IST

In a message to Sagar Ahlawat for winning the silver in boxing, the PM said, "He is among India's powerhouses in the game and his success will inspire the younger generation of boxers. May he continue to make India proud in the times to come."

(Clockwise From Left) Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable and Tejaswin Shankar (PTI)

India’s lesson from CWG: Diversify sports. The eight medals in athletics is a landmark momentSubscriber Only

August 8, 2022 22:26 IST

India end CWG campaign with 61 medals but there have been some critical gains.

Jeremy Lalrinnunga received a hero's welcome on Monday. (Screengrab)

Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga gets hero’s welcome on return from CWG

August 8, 2022 21:53 IST

Jeremy Lalrinnunga is the first person from Mizoram to win a gold medal at the CWG 2022.

Neeraj Chopra congratulates friend Arshad Nadeem after record-breaking 90m javelin throw in CWG

August 8, 2022 21:23 IST

Neeraj, who had to miss the Commonwealth Games this year due to injury, congratulated his dear friend on Instagram.

While India's game starts at 7pm IST, the tournament will start in Rourkella with England taking on Wales in the first game. (FILE)

CWG 2022: Australia hammer India 7-0 in men’s hockey final

August 8, 2022 20:59 IST

Australia secured their three penalty corner inside the first 10 minutes and broke the deadlock from the third through Govers, whose flick went in between India custodian PR Sreejesh's legs.

Sharath Kamal and Nikhat Zareen have been named India's flagbearers.

Sharath Kamal, Nikhat Zareen to be India’s flagbearers for CWG closing ceremonySubscriber Only

August 8, 2022 19:41 IST

The final decision was made considering the fact that the wrestling and weightlifting teams have already left for India.

Arshad is 25, Neeraj will get there in four months time - and a lifetime, or so it seems, of battles lies ahead. (File)

The tale of two friends and rivals: India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem’s careers have been entwined since their teensSubscriber Only

August 8, 2022 19:01 IST

Chopra and Nadeem met first in 2016 and quickly became hyphenated together. So far, Chopra had held the upper hand but by becoming the first to breach the 90m barrier, Nadeem has evened the contest.

Sharath Kamal beat England's Liam Pitchford in the final. (Screengrab)

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