Commonwealth Games News - Page 23

Saina Nehwal is hopeful of medal in Gold Coast

Saina Nehwal Profile, Stats, Record: Saina Nehwal goes for golden repeat

March 29, 2018 21:50 IST

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

Jitu Rai Profile, Stats, Record: In-form Jitu Rai shooting for gold

March 29, 2018 21:27 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Jitu Rai, who won the gold medal in 50 m pistol category at Commonwealth Games 2018 at Glasglow, is part of India's 15-member men's squad at the upcoming CWG event.

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Mirabai Chanu Profile, Stats, Record: Mirabai Chanu makes most of few challengers

April 5, 2018 12:20 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Mirabai Chanu, who won gold in the 48kg category at World Weightlifting Championship in 2017, won gold in Gold Coast.

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India go to Commonwealth Games as clear favourites in badminton: Aparna Popat

March 29, 2018 19:52 IST

Aparna Popat said that India will win the maximum number of medals in the Commonwealth Games beginning next month.

Commonwealth Games aim to overcome concerns over koalas, cricket and beer

March 29, 2018 10:37 IST

Gold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie said the cricket scandal had undoubtedly damaged Australia's image as a sporting nation, but the April 4-15 Commonwealth Games "will help restore our reputation.''

Commonwealth Games 2018: No beach volleyball for IndiaSubscriber Only

March 29, 2018 08:42 IST

Feuding officials have India's volleyball federation banned, which means the country misses beach volleyball's Commonwealth Games debut.

Commonwealth Games 2010 champion Saina Nehwal wants best-ever finish for India at Gold Coast

March 28, 2018 17:01 IST

Saina Nehwal stood on the podium with the gold medal around her neck in 2010 on the final day to not only become the first Indian woman to achieve the feat.

Commonwealth Games 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

March 28, 2018 16:47 IST

About 200 members of the Indian contingent and officials participating in the Commonwealth Games beginning next week arrived in Gold Coast on Wednesday.

Women’s Hockey team more disciplined, mentally strong, says coach Harendra SinghSubscriber Only

March 28, 2018 09:25 IST

Coach Harendra Singh says the Indian women's hockey team is targeting a podium finish in Gold Coast but ultimate goal is Asian Games gold.

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sushila Chanu and Rani Rampal, the solidarity sisters of India women’s hockey teamSubscriber Only

March 28, 2018 09:24 IST

The Indian hockey team’s dressing room is an inspiring space where girls from varied backgrounds share their stick secrets, and also life lessons, while trying to emulate the famous Batch of 2002.

Deepak Lather will participate in Commonwealth Games 2018.

Deepak Lather Profile, Stats, Record: Deepak Lather wins bronze medal in Gold Coast

April 6, 2018 12:22 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Deepak Lather faced a stiff challenge at the Commonwealth Games Gold Coast in 2018 but came out with a bronze medal.

Sanjeev Rajput will compete in 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Sanjeev Rajput Profile, Stats, Record: Veteran Sanjeev Rajput goes for glory at Commonwealth Games 2018

March 29, 2018 19:40 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sanjeev Rajput, who has two medals in previous Commonwealth Games, will be eyeing to clinch the gold this year at Gold Coast.

Mehuli Ghosh will make her debut Commonwealth Games appearance.

Mehuli Ghosh Profile, Stats, Record: At 17, Mehuli Ghosh is India’s best hope of medal

March 29, 2018 19:41 IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Mehuli Ghosh, who won two bronze medals at ISSF World Cup in Mexico, will eye a podium finish at the Commonwealth Games 2018 event in Gold Coast.

Commonwealth Games 2018: Fists to do the talking for quietly confident Indian boxing contingentSubscriber Only

March 27, 2018 10:43 IST

As opposed to claims of big medal hauls by coaches and cliched pre-tournament trash talk from the boxers, the Indian contingent has been preparing for Gold Coast largely behind closed doors.

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sports Ministry asks IOA to run background checks on athletesSubscriber Only

March 27, 2018 10:39 IST

The government wants to prevent any instance of Indians going missing during Commonwealth Games although there are no previous recorded instances of an Indian athlete disappearing during a multi-discipline event.

Shooting coach Ronak Pandit’s name for CWG approved by Sports Ministry

March 26, 2018 18:38 IST

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and ace pistol shooter Heena Sidhu had slammed the sports ministry amid reports it had called for dropping her husband and coach Ronak Pandit.

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Commonwealth Games a stepping stone, my target is World Championship: Heena Sidhu

March 26, 2018 17:22 IST

Least affected by the recent controversies around her, India's pistol ace Heena Sidhu's primary target is the World Championship.

Asian Games 2018 Live Streaming Day 7 Live Updates and Results: Muhammed Anas stood first in 400m Heats. (Source: PTI)

Dipika Pallikal ready to defend her Commonwealth Games gold, even without a coach

March 26, 2018 14:02 IST

Dipika Pallikal aims to defend the doubles gold alongside Joshna Chinappa at the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast which begin April 4.

Commonwealth Games 2018: Medal will improve my family’s living standard, says P GururajaSubscriber Only

April 5, 2018 18:51 IST

P Gururaja says it's not only about individual glory but also about providing a decent livelihood for his family.

Long jumper M Sreeshankar’s Commonwealth Games dreams over

March 25, 2018 21:21 IST

Long jumper M Sreeshankar's chances of taking part in the multi-sporting event got over after he was diagnosed with appendicitis.

We need to worry about lesser-known opponents at CWG: HS Prannoy

March 25, 2018 17:19 IST

HS Prannoy is not worried about familiar foes and says it is the surprise element of the unheralded shutters, who could pose a bigger threat at next month's Commonwealth Games.

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Commonwealth Games 2018: With less competition on offer, Mirabai Chanu sets eyes on gold

March 25, 2018 16:44 IST

Mirabai Chanu had won a silver in the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, having finished behind compatriot Sanjita Chanu,

Friends of the Field: Tejaswin Shankar and Neeraj ChopraSubscriber Only

March 25, 2018 11:55 IST

High jumper Tejaswin Shankar and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra talk about their friendship, life, career and interests as they strive to lift their game to the next level.

Sjoerd Marijne during a practice session

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sjoed Marijne bringing in discipline in unique manner

March 24, 2018 15:52 IST

The Dutchman, Sjoerd Marijne, who replaced the legendary Roelant Oltmans at the helm, is taking his players to task whenever they are found to be lacking in discipline.