Commonwealth Games

Kyu Pade Ho Chakkar Me, Koi Nahi Hai Takkar Me: PM Modi gives special advice to Indian contingent bound for CWG

PM Modi informed that more than 65 athletes were participating in the Commonwealth Games for the first time and he wished them to make a tremendous impact.

Jul 20, 2022, 16:13 PM IST

PM Modi interacts with the players of Commonwealth Games 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to 215 players selected for the Commonwealth Games 2022. This dialogue took place through video conferencing.

Jul 20, 2022, 12:14 PM IST

Meet next Neeraj Chopra from India: Yashvir recently broke the 80m barrier in javelin throw

There are many young athletes who have already done well in the sport and are making quick progress. One of them is Yashvir. He comes from Bhivani and has recently breached the 80m mark at the Indian Grand Prix held last month.

Jun 11, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

Commonwealth Games: Pakistan women's team captain Maroof's infant daughter denied accreditation

Fatima was previously deliberating over her participation in the CWG, which will be held from July 25 to August 8 in Birmingham. 

May 13, 2022, 11:24 AM IST

Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya not to get direct entry into finals of Commonwealth Games and Asian Games selection trials

Deepak Punia (86kg) was also given a direct entry to the final, a move which the other wrestlers termed as unfair.

May 05, 2022, 19:17 PM IST

BAI announces selection dates for Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Indian shuttlers who are in the top 15 in the BWF rankings will be picked directly.

Apr 02, 2022, 21:25 PM IST

‘Parmatma ka diya bahut hai,’ when ‘Mahabharat’s’ Praveen Kumar Sobti dismissed news of facing financial woes

"Mere paas itna diya hai ki jab mein duniya sey bhi jaaonga, kuch chod ke jaaonga," Praveen Kumar Sobti told Zee News.

Feb 08, 2022, 11:17 AM IST

Commonwealth Games Cricket: SL, Scotland and 3 other nations to fight for a single spot

Bangladesh, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Malaysia will compete in a round-robin T20 tournament to qualify for the Common Wealth Games Cricket competition in 2022.

Jan 17, 2022, 20:40 PM IST

Birmingham Commonwealth Games open to allowing Pride flag on the podium

Commonwealth Games Federation are open to the idea of Pride Flag onto the podium says an official.

Dec 08, 2021, 15:46 PM IST

Hockey India withdraws from 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games due to discriminatory quarantine rules

Hockey India's move comes a day after England pulled out of the FIH Men's Junior World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar next month, citing a number of COVID-related concerns and taking "note" of the Indian government's mandatory 10-day quarantine protocol for all UK nationals.

Oct 05, 2021, 20:08 PM IST

When was the last time Team India field two squads and what was the outcome

When Virat Kohli and his boys will be busy performing their national duties in England, Team India will form a second contingent and send them to Sri Lanka for a limited-over tourney. 

May 21, 2021, 13:35 PM IST

Indian wrestler Babita Phogat, husband Vivek Suhag expecting their first child

The 31-year-old from Haryana's Bhiwani took to her social media handle and shared a picture of her with Vivek to reveal the world that she is pregnant.

Nov 21, 2020, 20:51 PM IST

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 wins 'Best Sporting Event' award in Australia

The ground-breaking tournament attracted an overall attendance of more than 1,36,000 people to 23 matches in six host cities around the country.

Oct 22, 2020, 17:47 PM IST

Table tennis player Madhurika Patkar appeals all to participate in Fit India Freedom Run

Indian table tennis star Madhurika Patkar has urged his conutrymen to take part in the ongoing Fit India Freedom Run, which was launched on August 14 by the Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju.

Sep 07, 2020, 21:47 PM IST

Badminton star PV Sindhu turns 25, Twitterati extends birthday greetings

In 2016, Sindhu became the first-ever female athlete from India to clinch a silver medal at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Jul 05, 2020, 10:28 AM IST

Ricky Ponting shares throwback picture of 1998 Commonwealth Games jacket

Along with the picture, Ponting said that the match was one of the few occassions when Australia were not good enough and South Africa outplayed them totally in the gold medal match.

May 03, 2020, 16:57 PM IST

Asian Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Pooja Rani, Vikas Krishan seal qualification

 Pooja Rani (75kg) on Sunday became the first Indian boxer to secure qualification to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Mar 08, 2020, 18:22 PM IST

UP govt announces cash reward for Tokyo Olympics medalists

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced that all the athletes from the state, who will be winning gold medals at the Tokyo Olympic Games, will be rewarded with Rs 6 crore each.

Jan 24, 2020, 16:44 PM IST

Vikas Krishan qualifiers for Olympic qualifiers after boxing return

The two-time Olympian recovered from a back injury after a short unbeaten stint in professional boxing in the run-up to the trials. He had earlier beaten Ashush Kulheria on Sunday.

Dec 30, 2019, 17:48 PM IST

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra not competition fit right now: AFI chief

Chopra has still not qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, the qualification period for which began on May 1 this year.

Oct 10, 2019, 13:24 PM IST