Commonwealth Games News - Page 22

Gagan Narang's experience makes him a prime medal candidate in Gold Coast

Gagan Narang Profile, Stats, Records: Gagan Narang looks to extend CWG dominance

April 1, 2018 19:21 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Gagan Narang's experience and prowess in Commonwealth Games makes him a prime medal candidate for Gold Coast.

Ankur Mittal expects Australia's weather to play a role at CWG 2018

Ankur Mittal Profile, Stats, Record: Ankur Mittal looks to bag gold in double trap

April 1, 2018 18:52 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Ankur Mittal, who reached the top position in World Ranking in 2017, is part of India's 15-member shooting contingent.

Kidambi Srikanth can well better his 2014 Commonwealth Games showing

Kidambi Srikanth Profile, Stats, Record: Kidambi Srikanth hopes to turn a corner in Gold Coast

April 1, 2018 18:35 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: One of the finest badminton players in the country, Kidambi Srikanth will be in action in Gold Coast.

Commonwealth Games 2018: India’s full contingent for Gold Coast

April 1, 2018 17:52 IST

India will be sending a 218-member contingent to Gold Coast, Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games which are scheduled between April 4-15.

Sarita Devi will compete in boxing's 60kg category at 2018 Commonwealth Games

Sarita Devi Profile, Stats, Record: Sarita Devi will look to rescript history books

April 1, 2018 17:36 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sarita Devi is a national and former world champion in the lightweight class. She won silver at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Experienced Heena Sidhu carries India's hopes at Commonwealth Games

Heena Sidhu Profile, Stats, Record: Heena Sidhu breaks CWG record to clinch gold medal in Women’s 25m Pistol in Gold Coast

April 11, 2018 10:18 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Heena Sidhu began her career back in 2006 with the participation for both junior and senior teams.

Swimmers aim to set tone for Australia at Commonwealth Games

April 1, 2018 14:50 IST

Australia is among the leading nations in the sport globally, and the swimmers don't have a forgiving crowd.

CWG 2018: PV Sindhu hopes to be fit in time to lead India’s medal rush

April 1, 2018 15:12 IST

Sindhu had suffered a sprain on her right ankle while practicing at the Gopichand Academy on Tuesday but scans showed no injury to the bone or ligament, much to the relief of Indian contingent and fans.

CWG 2018: India boxers tested after anti-dope officials find syringe outside roomSubscriber Only

April 1, 2018 08:09 IST

India at Commonwealth Games found engulfed in a potential doping scandal after Australian anti-doping officials recovered a used syringe outside the room of senior boxers.

Commonwealth Games 2018: Immigration programs opening doors to medals for Australia and CanadaSubscriber Only

April 1, 2018 10:07 IST

The success of Australia and Canada’s immigration program has trickled down to their sporting endeavours and it won’t be any different at the Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games 2018: India deny any wrongdoing after syringes found in compound

March 31, 2018 21:10 IST

It has been reported that syringes were discovered near accommodation where a few Indian athletes are putting up.

Sakshi Malik Profile, Stats, Record: Sakshi Malik looks to convert Glasgow silver into gold

March 31, 2018 15:50 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sakshi Malik is a part of India's contingent at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

Vinesh Phogat will compete in the 50kg weight category at 2018 CWG

Vinesh Phogat Profile, Stats, Record: Vinesh Phogat looks to defend Glasgow gold

March 31, 2018 15:45 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Vinesh Phogat is a part of India's contingent at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

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Commonwealth Games 2018 Schedule: Time Table, Fixtures, Venue, Dates of CWG 2018

April 3, 2018 15:47 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018 Schedule: Commonwealth Games 2018 is scheduled to begin from April 4, 2018 in Gold Coast in which India will be sending a 227-member contingent.

Sushil Kumar would hope to return to the mat at the global stage with a big win

Sushil Kumar Profile, Stats, Record: Sushil Kumar goes for third gold in a row

March 31, 2018 13:06 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sushil Kumar is a part of India's contingent at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

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Indian squash team leaves for Commonwealth Games 2018

March 31, 2018 12:10 IST

A nine-member Indian squash team, led by Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal Karthik, left for Gold Coast on Saturday to participate in the Commonwealth Games to be held from April 4-15.

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Commonwealth Games 2018: The man who fought Kurt Angle and lived to wrestle at the CWGSubscriber Only

March 31, 2018 09:52 IST

A Scottish professional wrestler with a dream to represent his nation, Joe Hendry got the break when BBC came knocking with an irresistible idea for a documentary.

Parupalli Kashyap defeated Shreyansh Jaiswal 21-19 19-21 21-12. (Source: PTI)

Commonwealth Games 2018: We should win a medal in all five events, says Parupalli Kashyap

March 30, 2018 19:41 IST

Parupalli Kashyap predicted that Indian badminton team will register their best-ever haul, including a medal in each event, at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

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Commonwealth Games 2018: Indian TT contingent sans Soumyajit Ghosh head to Gold Coast

March 30, 2018 18:53 IST

Men's coach Massimo Costantini and women's coach Soumyadeep Roy along with two support staff (a masseur and physio) are also part of the contingent.

Commonwealth Games 2018: Gymnast Pranati Nayak looks to emulate Dipa Karmakar

March 30, 2018 17:00 IST

Pranati will look to make the finals and emulate Dipa, who won a historic bronze in Glasgow four years ago.

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Sushil Kumar’s name included in entry list on Commonwealth Games website

March 30, 2018 13:01 IST

Sushil Kumar's name was included in the Commonwealth Games official website a day after it was found to be missing from the entry list due to a system glitch.

Vikas Krishan won the bronze medal at Asian Games, 2014.

Vikas Krishan Profile, Stats, Record: Vikas Krishan confident of good show in Gold Coast

March 30, 2018 09:26 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Vikas Krishan is a part of India's contingent at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

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Sushil Kumar’s name missing from entry list on official Commonwealth Games websiteSubscriber Only

March 30, 2018 12:20 IST

The Commonwealth Games will be Sushil Kumar's first major tournament since competing in the 2014 edition that was held in Glasgow.

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Commonwealth Games 2018: India’s lawn bowls squad hopeful of a medal and changing perceptionsSubscriber Only

March 30, 2018 08:01 IST

Generally considered a pastime of the rich and elderly, lawn bowls is not always treated as a genuine sport. India's squad, assembled from unlikely backgrounds, is hopeful of a medal and changing the perception about the sport.