Delhi High Court asks GFI to process licence form of two gymnasts for CWG
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) to process the applications for licence of two gymnasts to enable them to participate in the Commonwealth Games in Australia, and questioned GFI how the gymnasts who scored good ranks were not selected.
Apr 02, 2018, 21:19 PM ISTCompetition 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 ISTSyringe 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 ISTNo ring, shared gloves: Kiribati boxers have fight on their hands
Even Anthony Joshua would struggle to beat the world's best faced with the hardships confronting Kiribati's Commonwealth Games boxers.
Apr 02, 2018, 17:51 PM ISTCommonwealth chiefs 'fully supportive' of trans weightlifter
Commonwealth Games organisers assured transgender New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard of their full support on Monday as she prepares to compete at Gold Coast.
Apr 02, 2018, 17:16 PM ISTCommonwealth 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 ISTEight 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 ISTIndia 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 ISTOn 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 ISTHow 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 ISTTrouble 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 ISTCWG 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 ISTGold Coast Commonwealth Games: India deny any wrongdoing after syringes found in compound
India on Saturday vehemently denied any wrongdoing after syringes were found near their athletes' accommodation at the Commonwealth Games Village even as the authorities braced themselves for a thorough probe.
Mar 31, 2018, 20:29 PM ISTAustralia look up to Commonwealth Games to restore country's 'tampered' sports reputation
Bullish hosts Australia said the Commonwealth Games will restore the country`s battered sporting reputation on Saturday after a cricket ball-tampering scandal which drew criticism from around the world.
Mar 31, 2018, 10:59 AM ISTCWG 2018: Asia conquered, Indian hockey sets sights on world stage
Both men and women team reclaimed the Asia Cup last year and have the momentum to end the Commonwealth Games gold jinx in Gold Coast.
Mar 31, 2018, 10:45 AM ISTWe should win a medal in all five CWG badminton events, says Parupalli Kashyap
The excitement was palpable in his voice as reigning men's singles champion Parupalli Kashyap predicted the Indian badminton team's best-ever haul, including a medal in each event, at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Mar 30, 2018, 18:56 PM ISTSharath Kamal-led Indian table tennis squad leaves for CWG Gold Coast
A nine-member table tennis squad, led by triple-gold medallist Sharath Kamal, on Friday left for Gold Coast to take part in the Commonwealth Games beginning April 4.
Mar 30, 2018, 16:04 PM ISTIndia at CWG: Gymnast Pranati wants to emulate Dipa Karmakar in Gold Coast
A three-member women's artistic contingent led by Aruna Reddy hopes to fill in the void created by Dipa, who could not get fit in time for the Games.
Mar 30, 2018, 14:22 PM ISTSushil Kumar's name added to the CWG entry list
Earlier, Sushil's name was surprisingly missing from the list of entry released by the tournament organisers on the official website, just five days ahead of the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
Mar 30, 2018, 13:15 PM ISTSushil Kumar's name missing from 2018 CWG entry list
The official list of entries for the men`s freestyle 74kg wrestling category, uploaded on the CWG 2018 website does not mention the name of Sushil among other 15 wrestlers participating in the event.
Mar 30, 2018, 11:06 AM IST