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England's Yee wins first gold medal of CWG 2022

England's Yee wins first gold medal of CWG 2022

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Alex Yee gave England a golden start to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Friday, staging a dramatic late charge to win the men's sprint triathlon.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 29

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A look at India's schedule on Day 1 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, on Friday, July 29, 2022.

PIX: Indian athletes in Commonwealth Games Village

PIX: Indian athletes in Commonwealth Games Village

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Nikhat Zareen was seen in a relaxed mood with Olympic bronze madellist Lovlina Borgohain.

Babita Phogat meets wrestlers with 'message' from govt

Babita Phogat meets wrestlers with 'message' from govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Babita, a former wrestler, arrived at the protest site and heard the demands of the grapplers.

Sindhu offers prayers at Mahankali temple ahead of CWG

Sindhu offers prayers at Mahankali temple ahead of CWG

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday offered prayers at Mahankali temple in the old city of Hyderabad.

Australia wants to encash CWG platform

Australia wants to encash CWG platform

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Australia has raised concerns on security and infrastructure preparedness.

Tejaswin Shankar cleared to compete at Commonwealth Games

Tejaswin Shankar cleared to compete at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

IOA has now got confirmation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Birmingham CWG organisers about acceptance of his entry after a Delegate Registration Meeting (DRM).

Sindhu pulls out of World Championships following stress fracture

Sindhu pulls out of World Championships following stress fracture

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India's star shuttler P V Sindhu pulled out of the upcoming BWF World Championships on Saturday following a stress fracture on her left foot.

CWG OC treasurer Anil Khanna resigns

CWG OC treasurer Anil Khanna resigns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Already engulfed in a series of corruption charges, the CWG Organising Committee faced more problems with its treasurer Anil Khanna resigning in the wake of allegations that his son's firm secured the contract for laying synthetic courts at the tennis stadium. OC sources said Khanna, also the All India Tennis Association secretary, put in his papers on moral grounds in view of the allegations.

PHOTOS: India beat Wales in CWG hockey opener

PHOTOS: India beat Wales in CWG hockey opener

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India got off to a winning start in the Commonwealth Games' men's hockey tournament, beating lowly Wales 3-1 on Friday.

Bengal helped power Delhi's CWG glory

Bengal helped power Delhi's CWG glory

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

A rightful share of the praise heaped on the Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) for a spectacular inaugural function including the laser show should also go to West Bengal, for the much-required electricity for the Games is being supplied by the state.

CWG: India's most watched sporting event

CWG: India's most watched sporting event

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010 has saved the day for Suresh Kalmadi and company. A record 29 million viewers tuned in to watch the telecast on Doordarshan on Sunday.

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Since hockey's introduction at Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, World No.1 Australia have been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter

PIX: How Bajrang and Deepak Punia's family celebrated

PIX: How Bajrang and Deepak Punia's family celebrated

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

'We will give him a grand welcome on his return'

Pak captain's daughter denied entry to CWG village

Pak captain's daughter denied entry to CWG village

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof's infant daughter, Fatima, has been denied accreditation to access the Commonwealth Games Village in Birmingham

'Ulterior motive behind criticism of CWG'

'Ulterior motive behind criticism of CWG'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Australian Commonwealth Games Association chief executive Perry Crosswhite, who was a strong critic of India's preparedness for the CWG for a long time before changing stance, says he suspects constant criticism of the Games' organisers a part of a concerted campaign to stop or relocate the event from Delhi.

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia, who has an unimpressive strike rate of under 100 in the T20 format, was on Monday named in the Indian women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

India at CWG: With less competition on offer, Mirabai set to win gold

India at CWG: With less competition on offer, Mirabai set to win gold

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will start as overwhelming favourite to clinch the top prize in women's 48kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast next month.

'Athletes may catch dengue during CWG'

'Athletes may catch dengue during CWG'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

The medical director of the Australia's CWG team Dr Peter Harcourt says at least a couple of athletes would catch the dengue fever during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

PM, Sonia convinced countries for CWG

PM, Sonia convinced countries for CWG

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Highly placed sources in New Delhi said that both the prime minister and Sonia Gandhi worked the telephone wires with international dignitaries and heads of government to ensure that their sports teams participation make sure that the CWG does not flop.

AR Rahman's CWG theme song tweaked

AR Rahman's CWG theme song tweaked

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Amid criticism that it failed to meet the expectations of the people, the theme song of the Commonwealth Games composed by A R Rahman has been tweaked a bit to make it peppier like the popular Bollywood number 'Chak de'.

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Here are the Indian Super Moms' at the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning on September 23.

India hope to shift spotlight on medals at humdrum CWG

India hope to shift spotlight on medals at humdrum CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Indian contingent would be aiming to make it all good with strong medal-winning performances when the acutely-low-on-buzz Commonwealth Games start

India will deliver good CWG: Khade

India will deliver good CWG: Khade

Rediff.com26 Sep 2010

India's biggest hope in swimming, Virdhawal Khade feels the country will deliver a good Commonwealth Games despite the controversy-marred build-up to the event.

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline

Love@CWG: What Heena and Ronak's success taught us

Love@CWG: What Heena and Ronak's success taught us

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Ronak Pandit has been the force behind the gold winner.

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Nikhat emerges as India's biggest star in a year filled with historic performances

Tennis, archery for 2010 CWG

Tennis, archery for 2010 CWG

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

The two sports were included among the disciplines for the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi.

BIG BLOW! Dipa Karmakar ruled out of CWG

BIG BLOW! Dipa Karmakar ruled out of CWG

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Dipa Karmakar has been forced out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games owing to the career-threatening knee injury

Gold medal-winning lifting Jeremy gets hero's welcome

Gold medal-winning lifting Jeremy gets hero's welcome

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Addressing a brief welcome home ceremony at the airport, Royte said Jeremy's success has brought laurel to not only India but also to Mizoram.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Para TT at CWG: Bhavina wins gold, bronze for Sonalben

Para TT at CWG: Bhavina wins gold, bronze for Sonalben

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Bhavina Patel wins gold in women's singles classes 3-5 category

CWG Hockey: India men edge South Africa to enter final

CWG Hockey: India men edge South Africa to enter final

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Olympic bronze medallist India eked out a hardfought 3-2 win over South Africa to advance to the men's hockey final of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

CWG: Sharath assures India of 2 more medals in TT

CWG: Sharath assures India of 2 more medals in TT

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Star paddler Sharath Kamal continued his sensational run to reach the finals of both the men's doubles and mixed doubles events and assure India of at least two more medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmimgham on Saturday.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Saturday, August 6, Day 8 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

PIX: India women lose to Australia in CWG hockey semis

PIX: India women lose to Australia in CWG hockey semis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

It was heartbreak for India's women's hockey team as it lost 0-3 in the shoot-out to four-time champions Australia after both the teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, on Friday.

CWG: Hima fails to qualify for women's 200m final

CWG: Hima fails to qualify for women's 200m final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The 22-year-old from Assam finished third in semifinal 2 with a timing of 23.42 seconds.

Hockey: Chance for India men to return to CWG podium

Hockey: Chance for India men to return to CWG podium

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

India would look to put up a disciplined effort and avoid unnecessary cards, which cost them dearly against England.