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CWG: On a day of near-misses, a silver lining as judoka Shushila, a farmer’s daughter, finishes on podiumSubscriber Only
August 2, 2022 10:00 IST
It was the signature move of a successful campaign that saw her reach the final with both her previous contests ending in less than three minutes.
Frugal diet, son of a zari worker, Indian Army hawaldar: the makings of CWG gold medallist Achinta SheuliSubscriber Only
August 2, 2022 10:03 IST
"Despite our conditions, did everything to help Achinta grow as a weightlifter," his elder brother Alok told The Indian Express.
CWG 2022: Boxer Amit Panghal, Mohammad Hussamudin cruise into QFs
August 1, 2022 19:40 IST
Panghal, who is participating in his first big tournament after the disappointing show at the Tokyo Olympics, looked in control throughout the three rounds.
CWG lawn bowl final: Assam Police constable, DPS PE teacher bag gold medal for IndiaSubscriber Only
August 2, 2022 19:00 IST
A sports district officer Rupa Rani Tirkey's critical last ball sealed the semifinal win for India against New Zealand in lawn bowls at the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 4 Highlights: Harjinder Kaur wins bronze, TT men’s team and badminton mixed team storm into the final
August 2, 2022 02:42 IST
Commonwealth Games 2022, Birmingham, Day 4,highlights: Harjinder Kaur claimed the bronze medal.
Whaaaaat? How much does French fries cost? A sausage and pale French fries cost 1000 bucks at CWG
August 1, 2022 10:29 IST
It costs nearly 10 pounds, approximately 1000 rupees. And as it happens, the fries have found an online life. Australian and US online media picked it up, the fans are commenting on it and even Williams’s statements about it’s yummy taste hasn’t dulled the incredulousness.
He left Fiji to escape crime, fled Solomon Islands following a coup and landed accidentally in Australia. Now, Samu Kerevi is a rugby star
August 1, 2022 09:15 IST
The 28-year-old, considered one of the most fearsome players in the world, narrowly missed a podium finish in Birmingham
CWG Day 4 schedule: India vs England in men’s hockey, eyes on weightlifters, Panghal in action
August 1, 2022 08:58 IST
CWG Day 4 schedule: India will take on England in men's hockey. Ajay Singh and Harjinder Kaur will be eager to add more medals in weightlifting. In boxing, Amit Panghal will be in action.
While You Were Asleep: Boxer Sagar storms into quarters, Ghosal enters last eight in squash, India thump Ghana in hockey, Mayuri finishes 18th in cycling
August 1, 2022 07:53 IST
Sagar (92kg) defeated Cameroon's Maxime Yegnong Njieyo. Ghosal blanked Canadian David Baillargeon. Harmanpreet scored hat-trick in India's win over Ghana in hockey. Mayuri Lute finished in the 18th position in the women's 500m trial final.
Underweight once, Achinta Sheuli does heavy lifting to extend India’s golden run at Commonwealth Games weightliftingSubscriber Only
August 2, 2022 07:08 IST
20-year-old from Deulpur, West Bengal, lifts a record 313kg to win India's third gold medal at the Birmingham Games.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s CWG Gold: Birmingham win brings cheer to Army Sports Institute in PuneSubscriber Only
August 1, 2022 16:01 IST
Nb Sub Lalrinnunga smashed two Commonwealth Games records by lifting a total of 300 kilograms with 140 kilograms in snatch and 160 kilograms in clean and jerk.
CWG 2022: Family time @ the cricketSubscriber Only
August 1, 2022 15:18 IST
India-Pak women’s match brings Asian women out of homes to watch Harmanpreet’s team prevailing easily.
China-born Canadian Mac Neil is a breath of fresh air in white-dominated swimmingSubscriber Only
August 1, 2022 15:20 IST
The 100m butterfly Olympic swimming champion was adopted by Canadians as girls were given away because of China's one-child policy.
Chanu Didi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and his father: Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s sources of inspiration for CWG 2022 goldSubscriber Only
August 1, 2022 15:18 IST
The 19-year-old speaks about his favourite athletes, the physical issues he faced during his lifts, and the role his family has played in his success after winning the 67kg men's weightlifting gold.
Weightlifter Popy Hazarika finishes seventh
July 31, 2022 21:37 IST
The lifter from Assam had a total lift of 183kg (81kg+102kg). It was the first of the six weightlifting events so far that didn't yield a medal for India.
Watch: 5 eye-catching visuals and memorable videos from CWG so far
July 31, 2022 20:59 IST
The Commonwealth Games throws up surprising and memorable visuals every time it comes around. The 2022 edition has been no different with unique celebrations, mascot surprises all culminating in a glorious concoction.
CWG 2022: Indian men’s lawn bowl pair in quarters
July 31, 2022 20:52 IST
The Indian men's triples team had also crashed out of the event after two losses and a tie.
CWG 2022: Joshna Chinappa enters women’s singles quarterfinals
July 31, 2022 20:33 IST
Despite the reversal, Chinappa showed better nerves as she build up a 7-3 lead and quickly stepped ahead to make it 2-1.
CWG 2022: Shocking footage emerges as cyclists lands in hospital after crashing into Commonwealth crowd
August 1, 2022 15:20 IST
Officials from several teams sprinted toward the stricken riders after the crash on the final lap of the second qualifying heat. The final is scheduled for Sunday night
How the experience of ‘The Hundred’, WBBL helped Smriti Mandhana add more shots in T20IsSubscriber Only
August 1, 2022 15:20 IST
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scored an unbeaten 42-ball 63 in India Women's eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games.
Indian men’s table tennis team marches into semifinals of CWG
July 31, 2022 19:43 IST
First to turn up in the quarter-finals, the doubles pair of Harmeet Desai and Sathiyan Gnansekaran defeated Ramhimilian Bawm and Mohutasin Ahmed Ridoy of Bangladesh in three straight games 11-8 11-6 11-2 to hand India a 1-0 lead.
Watch: CWG gets taste of Indo-Pak rivalry as India bowler make merry
July 31, 2022 19:22 IST
Three balls later Pakistan were one down with no runs on the board as pacer Meghna Singh induced an outside edge off opener Iram Javed's bat with a ball that shaped away.
Srihari Natraj qualifies for semifinals in men’s 50m backstroke
July 31, 2022 18:59 IST
The 21-year-old Indian from Bengaluru was the second fastest swimmer in his heat and eighth fastest overall.
Nikhat Zareen storms into 50kg quarterfinals, Shiva Thapa crashes out
July 31, 2022 19:09 IST
Zareen landed clean punches on the face of her opponent in the final round to completely shock her, forcing the referee to call off the tie with 48 seconds remaining.
Yogeshwar Singh finishes 15th in all-around final Birmingham
July 31, 2022 18:44 IST
The Haryana gymnast, who had participated in three World Championships, finished with an overall score of 74.700.
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