IOA gets accreditation for Saina Nehwal's father after her CWG pull-out threat
The Indian Olympic Association was on Tuesday forced to get an official accreditation for Saina Nehwal's father Harvir Singh after the star shuttler in an angry missive had threatened to pull out of the Commonwealth Games.
Apr 03, 2018, 19:50 PM IST
CWG Gold Coast: A look at India's medal contenders
With just two days to go for the 21st Commonwealth Games here, PTI takes a look at some of the Indian contingent's top stars and dark horses to watch out for at an event where the country stands fourth in the all-time medal tally.
Apr 03, 2018, 16:29 PM IST
PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth get top seeding at CWG
Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu and World No 2 Kidambi Srikanth have been given the top billing in the respective women's and men's singles badminton competitions of the Commonwealth Games starting at Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre on April 10.
Apr 03, 2018, 16:18 PM IST
India's CWG boxing team doctor issued 'written reprimand' in syringe controversy
The CGF Federation Court was satisfied with Patil's explanation for vitamin injection but it ruled that the 'no needle policy' in force at the Games Village has been breached
Apr 03, 2018, 13:43 PM IST
Australian diver retires on the eve of CWG 2018 over paralysis fears
Scans confirmed two vertebrae have compressed the spinal cord of the Taneka Kovchenko, and her doctor and neurologist said she could end up as a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic in the event of a bad landing.
Apr 03, 2018, 13:29 PM IST
11-year-old table tennis whiz-kid Anna Hursey eyes CWG history
Eleven-year-old Anna Hursey is set to make Commonwealth Games history this week when the pint-sized Welsh table tennis player hopes to punch above her weight and win a medal.
Apr 03, 2018, 13:13 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2018 Opening Ceremony: Start time, when and where to watch, live streaming
The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, which is the 21st edition of the CWG and hosted by Australia for the fifth time, will begin on Wednesday with its opening ceremony. The competition gets underway on the subsequent day when over 6,500 athletes from 71 countries will compete for 275 gold medals on offer across 18 sports.
Apr 03, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
CWG 2018: IOA tells Saina Nehwal why her father can't stay in Games Village
The IOA has responded to badminton ace Saina Nehwal's claims about her father Harvir Singh's name being removed from the list of team officials.
Apr 03, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
Badminton's new service rule won't be used at CWG 2018
Indian shuttlers have reason to be cheerful going into the Commonwealth Games with the organisers deciding against implementing BWF's experimental service rule that has been criticised by them.
Apr 03, 2018, 10:32 AM IST
Saina Nehwal hits out after removal of her father from CWG Indian officials list
Olympic bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal has claimed that her father Harvir's name has been removed from the Indian team officials' list for the Commonwealth Games, leaving her frustrated just before the start of the mega event.
Apr 02, 2018, 22:41 PM IST
Indian boxers cleared of doping charges at Commonwealth Games but face sanctions for breaching 'no needle policy'
In a huge relief for India's Commonwealth Games contingent, its boxers were cleared of any doping violation but they remained under the scanner for breaching the Games' strict 'no needle policy'.
Apr 02, 2018, 21:25 PM IST
Competition tough in CWG but we are prepared: shuttler Chirag Shetty
Chirag Shetty knows the competition will be tough at the Commonwealth Games, starting Thursday, but the India shuttler and his men's doubles partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are prepared for the challenge, having formed a "winning combination".
Apr 02, 2018, 20:10 PM IST
Syringe controversy aside, exuberant flag hoisting at CWG village by India
The Indian athletes seemed unruffled by the syringe controversy that has cast a shadow on their Commonwealth Games build-up as they enthusiastically took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the athletes village on Monday.
Apr 02, 2018, 18:57 PM IST
Commonwealth Games: Fired-up hosts look to dominate Gold Coast
The Commonwealth Games has become a multi-sports party that struggles to pull high-profile guests but enthusiastic host Australia has promised a beach-side bash on the Gold Coast to reaffirm the event`s place in the global landscape.
Apr 02, 2018, 17:07 PM IST
Eight international stars to watch at 2018 Commonwealth Games
English swimmer Adam Peaty and Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake will be among the world-class competitors in action when the Commonwealth Games begin next week in Australia's Gold Coast.
Apr 02, 2018, 16:54 PM IST
India deny doping at Commonwealth Games after syringe row
India's men's boxing coach denied any doping had taken place on Monday after syringes were found in the Commonwealth Games athletes' village, saying one of his fighters was given a vitamin injection because he was unwell.
Apr 02, 2018, 15:58 PM IST
On the CWG sidelines: 225,000 condoms and free ice cream in Games Village
The large number of free condoms equates to about 34 per person, a robust average of three a day over the 11 days of competition.
Apr 02, 2018, 14:28 PM IST
How many gold medals to be won? Complete facts and figures about CWG 2018
The 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG) begin on April 4 with a glittering opening ceremony at the Carrara Stadium in the picturesque Gold Coast in Australia, where more than 6000 athletes from 71 nations and territories will compete in the 12-day event that culminates on April 15.
Apr 02, 2018, 13:17 PM IST
Trouble for India at CWG 2018: Games Federation probes alleged syringe use by athletes
The CGF has summoned an unidentified national association, believed to be India, to be present before its medical commission as part of an investigation into the discovery of syringes in the Games Village.
Apr 02, 2018, 12:52 PM IST
CWG 2018: India's top gold-medal hope PV Sindhu hopes to be fit in time
Struck by an ankle sprain prior to the Commonwealth Games, Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu hoped to regain peak fitness before the start of individual events and assured India will return with multiple medals.
Apr 01, 2018, 12:43 PM IST
