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2018 Commonwealth Games chief David Grevemberg slams human lamington comment

The chief executive of the Commonwealth Games slammed a TV commentators description of a St. Kitts and Nevis beach volleyball player as a "human lamington" on Monday.

Apr 09, 2018, 21:06 PM IST

All-over-the-place Yohan Blake blames stumble for 100m shock

Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake stumbled out of the blocks and said he was "all over the place" in coming third as South Africa's Akani Simbine won a stunning 100m gold at the Commonwealth Games on Monday.

Apr 09, 2018, 20:33 PM IST

Jitu Rai: Indian Army soldier is a shooting ace who was born in Nepal

This is the second CWG gold for Jitu Rai, the first one also a gold at the last CWG in 2014.

Apr 09, 2018, 08:45 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018 updates, Day 5, Gold Coast

India won three gold, two silver and two bronze on day five of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, taking their medals tally to 19. 

Apr 09, 2018, 05:58 AM IST

Indian women create history, win first team table tennis CWG gold

Indian women's table tennis team created history at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Sunday as they beat Singapore 3-1 in the gold medal match.  

Apr 08, 2018, 17:46 PM IST

Usain Bolt to be in stands for Yohan Blake in CWG 100m final on Monday

Blake hopes to claim the title as a stepping stone to restoring Jamaica`s primacy in the event following last year`s retirement of Usain Bolt.

Apr 08, 2018, 15:00 PM IST

CWG 2018: With Saina Nehwal at her ruthless best, India enter badminton mixed team finals

Saina Nehwal was at her ruthless best but top seeds India were tested more than usual before entering the badminton mixed team event finals with a 3-1 win over Singapore in the Commonwealth Games semifinals here today. It was sweet revenge for India, who had lost 2-3 to Singapore in the bronze medal playoff at the 2014 Glasgow CWG.

Apr 08, 2018, 13:12 PM IST

CWG 2018: Saniya Sheikh narrowly misses bronze in women's skeet

India`s Saniya Sheikh narrowly missed a bronze medal after finishing fourth in women`s skeet competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games here on Sunday. A double miss on the 39th and 40th targets out of a maximum of 60 in the finals cost Saniya the medal, as she agonizingly missed out by a margin of one.

Apr 08, 2018, 12:59 PM IST

CWG 2018: 16-year-old Manu Bhaker 'very, very happy' after winning gold for India in 10m air pistol

Immediately after letting her pistol do all the talking one more time, Manu Bhaker spoke little but enough to express her pleasure at winning the 10m air pistol gold at the Commonwealth Games with such consummate ease. The seasoned Heena Sidhu staged a remarkable comeback to bag silver at the Belmont Shooting Centre.

Apr 08, 2018, 12:34 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: India's Vikas Thakur wins Bronze in Men's 94-kg weightlifting

Vikas failed twice in 200kg Clean and Jerk attempts but finished with a combined lift of 351kg taking which won him the bronze medal.

Apr 08, 2018, 12:16 PM IST

Manu Bhaker never returned empty-handed from a competition, says proud father

He added that he had always encouraged the youngster to enjoy her game and play freely without bothering about the outcome. 

Apr 08, 2018, 11:39 AM IST

CWG 2018: PM Narendra Modi congratulates Gold, Silver, Bronze medal winners

At present, India stands at the third spot with 6 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze. 

Apr 08, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Boxer Vikas Krishan enters middleweight quarters

Vikas dominated the opening round before the Australian tried to make a strong comeback in the next two. 

Apr 08, 2018, 10:36 AM IST

CWG: Shooter Saniya Sheikh in women's skeet final; Maheshwari Chauhan ousted

Maheshwari Chauhan faced disappointment having finished at the eighth spot after shooting a total of 68.

Apr 08, 2018, 10:14 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: India's Ravi Kumar wins bronze in Men's 10m Air Rifle

Deepak Kumar who had created a Commonwealth Games record by shooting a total of 627.2, was eliminated in the final.

Apr 08, 2018, 09:47 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Indian women's TT team assured of silver

Seasoned campaigner Manika Batra gave India an early 1-0 lead after bouncing back from one game down to beat Kelly Sibley 9-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-7 in the first singles tie.

Apr 08, 2018, 09:09 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Mary Kom enters semis in women's 48 kg boxing competition

The five-time world champion dominated her 18-year-old opponent throughout the one-sided quarter-final to claim a unanimous 5-0 verdict at the Oxenford Boxing studios. 

Apr 08, 2018, 08:35 AM IST

CWG 2018: Manu Bhaker wins Gold, Heena Sidhu bags Silver for India in women's 10-m air pistol

The Indian shooters made the country proud on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games by winning the Gold and Silver for India. Manu Bhaker brought the 6th Gold home while Heena Sidhu bagged Silver in women's 10-m air pistol.

Apr 08, 2018, 08:06 AM IST

CWG 2018: Punam Yadav wins 5th Gold for India in 69-kg women's weightlifting

Till now, all five Gold medals for India have been bagged by weightlifters. 

Apr 08, 2018, 07:30 AM IST

CWG 2018, Day 4: India beat England 2-1 in Women hockey pool match

India begun day 4 with a big win by defeating England in a pool match in women's hockey. India won 2-1 where Navneet and Gurjeet scored for India. 

Apr 08, 2018, 06:50 AM IST