News for 'Delhi Commonwealth Games'

India set for another sports disaster: Cloud over Goa's Lusofonia Games

India set for another sports disaster: Cloud over Goa's Lusofonia Games

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The third edition of the Lusofonia Games in Goa, scheduled to begin in November 2, is in danger of being called off due to the state government's failure to complete projects related to the event on time.

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'The gold medal (in Tokyo) has motivated me in life to do even better. Performing well and ending up on podium will be my target in the World Championship (in July)'.

Gowda wins discuss throw, gives India first athletics gold

Gowda wins discuss throw, gives India first athletics gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Vikas Gowda gave its first athletics gold medal of the 20th Commonwealth Games by winning the men's discuss throw on Thursday.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited India

When Queen Elizabeth Visited India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Glimpses of the late queen Elizabeth's encounters with India and Indian leaders.

Indian wrestlers bag three gold

Indian wrestlers bag three gold

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Wrestlers Ravinder Singh, Anil Kumar and Sanjay Kumar swelled India's gold medal tally, winning their respective men's events, on the second day of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi on Tuesday.

London Olympics officials want tips from CWG

London Olympics officials want tips from CWG

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Union Home Secretary G K Pillai has said that British officials were so impressed by the manner in which the Delhi police and other agencies handled the security at the Commonwealth Games yesterday - the opening Day - that they wanted lessons for the 2012 London Olympics.Before the opening ceremony, Home Minister P Chidambaram had done a recce of many of the stadiums, including the Talkatora swimming pool, to supervise the security arrangements.

Winning a gold medal is not easy: Sushil

Winning a gold medal is not easy: Sushil

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Sushil Kumar shocked many when he won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But few were surprised when he won the gold at the World Championships in Moscow earlier this month.

MTNL union opposes job cuts; threatens stir

MTNL union opposes job cuts; threatens stir

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

The company has been designated as the official telecom service provider for Commonwealth Games 2010, to be held in Delhi, and it has already received Rs 182 crore (Rs 1.82 billion) from the government for providing infrastructure.

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.

Athletes Saurabh Vij, Akash Antil flunk dope tests

Athletes Saurabh Vij, Akash Antil flunk dope tests

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Commonwealth Games medal prospect shot putter Saurabh Vij and Akash Antil flunked dope tests conducted by the National Anti-doping Agency last month, the Athletics Federation of India said on Thursday.

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

Aussies wary, but satisfied with CWG security

Aussies wary, but satisfied with CWG security

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Satisfied with the security for the Commonwealth Games as of now, but jittery nonetheless, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association on Friday said it continues to keep a 'watching brief' on how things unfold in the run-up to the October 3-14 event in Delhi.

Australian CWG delegation have no security concern

Australian CWG delegation have no security concern

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

In what would come as music to the ears of an embattled Organising Committee, Australia is planning to send its largest-ever delegation of over 600 athletes and officials, including Olympic and world champions, for next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'An event that should have made India proud was being perceived entirely as a money-making enterprise, resting on malpractices and without any benefits whatsoever for the Capital and its people.'

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.

CWG hits Delhi hotels hard, room rates fall

CWG hits Delhi hotels hard, room rates fall

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Hotels in the Capital are in for some tough times, with the Commonwealth Games not fetching many customers and the government releasing a large part of the inventory that it had earlier reserved for the event.

Narang's golden run ended by sick partner

Narang's golden run ended by sick partner

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

The golden run of India's prize shooter Gagan Narang ended at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday when his sick partner struggled after refusing to take medication for fear of failing a doping test.

Shuttlers Kashyap, Chetan advance to semis

Shuttlers Kashyap, Chetan advance to semis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Rising shuttler P Kashyap stunned higher-ranked Malaysian Muhammad Hafiz Hasim to advance to the semi-finals of the individual badminton event of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Monday.

Women's hockey: Ind beat Can 3-0, finish 5th

Women's hockey: Ind beat Can 3-0, finish 5th

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

India dished out a commanding performance to defeat Canada 3-0 in a classification match in the women's hockey event at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Monday. But the silver medallists at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, India only managed to finish fifth in the campaign.

Beijing Olympics failure still haunts Narang

Beijing Olympics failure still haunts Narang

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

In the last few years, ace shooter Gagan Naran has achieved glory at nearly all major shooting events, but failure at the 2008 Olympics continues to haunt him. 'Yes, it does haunt me sometimes,' Narang admitted, after winning the 10 metres air rifle event with a personal best of 703.6, at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

With dope charges dropped, Chanu in line for Arjuna?

With dope charges dropped, Chanu in line for Arjuna?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

On Wednesday, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) wrote to the sports ministry to comply with the High Court order.

Biggest ever Indian track squad for CWG 2010

Biggest ever Indian track squad for CWG 2010

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

India named the biggest ever track and field squad in Commonwealth Games as Athletics Federation of India announced 90 athletes for the October 3-14 multi-sport event in New Delhi with almost all big names making the cut.

Britain's Dobriskey keen to defend CWG title

Britain's Dobriskey keen to defend CWG title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

England's star middle distance runner Lisa Dobriskey says she is keen to defend her 1500m Commonwealth Games gold in Delhi but an injury-hit season has left her in two minds.

Aussies to bring own security at CWG

Aussies to bring own security at CWG

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Jittery about their security in India, the Australian delegation for this year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi will be accompanied by the country's Federal Police.

Security will not be a concern during CWG: Gill

Security will not be a concern during CWG: Gill

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Countries participating in this year's Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in Delhi, should not worry about security, said Sports Minister M S Gill on Monday, assuring that India will deliver an incident-free event.

'Will continue protest until accused is punished'

'Will continue protest until accused is punished'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Wrestlers express disappointment with PT Usha's comments.

India Open: Sindhu shocked; Sen, Saina win opener

India Open: Sindhu shocked; Sen, Saina win opener

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Defending champion Lakshya Sen looked in fine fettle as he registered a straight-game win over compatriot H S Prannoy to make a winning start to his title defence at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

Delhi: Omicron recovered patient under '14-day observation' at home

Delhi: Omicron recovered patient under '14-day observation' at home

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The 27-year-old Rohini resident, who had tested Covid positive after returning to Delhi from Dubai, said, even after the home isolation restrictions are lifted, 'I have been told that I will be under 14-day observation at home, and doctors will check on me intermittently'.

Loss keeps haunting us; WPL is a blessing in disguise: Jemimah

Loss keeps haunting us; WPL is a blessing in disguise: Jemimah

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Jemimah Rodrigues opened up on how the WPL is helping the Indian players deal with the T20 World Cup semifinal loss.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

Asiad Dairy: Asian Games theme song hit with athletes

Asiad Dairy: Asian Games theme song hit with athletes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Another song has that has been pepping up the athletes is called 'Non Political'.

Cleared of doping Chanu to finally get Arjuna award

Cleared of doping Chanu to finally get Arjuna award

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Sanjita Chanu will be conferred with the Arjuna award as per a 2018 Delhi High Court order, which directed the selection committee to consider her and keep the decision in a sealed cover to be disclosed only if she was absolved of the doping charges.

Analysis: Record gold haul by Indian wrestlers

Analysis: Record gold haul by Indian wrestlers

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

It turned out to be a record haul for India when Sushil Kumar clinched the gold in wrestling at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, in Delhi, on Sunday.

'CWG village to be ready by March 2010'

'CWG village to be ready by March 2010'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Legal tangles might have caused some delay but more than half of the construction work at the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) village in New Delhi is over and the facility would be ready in March next year, the Sports Ministry said on Tuesday. The Minister also assured that the Games' venues would be world class.

Mary Kom says won't retire anytime soon; eyes Olympic gold

Mary Kom says won't retire anytime soon; eyes Olympic gold

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Thoughts of retirement, even at 35, are like a pack of lies for champion boxer MC Mary Kom, who says she is far from relinquishing the queendom she has carved out for herself in all these years.

Jitu Rai wins 10m Air Pistol gold, Mitharval bronze

Jitu Rai wins 10m Air Pistol gold, Mitharval bronze

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Mitharwal, Jitu Rai qualify for 10m Air Pistol final

Lost focus due to injury, movie: Geeta Phogat

Lost focus due to injury, movie: Geeta Phogat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Geeta and Babita Phogat, both Commonwealth Games medallists became household names after their life story was brought alive on the silver screen through the blockbuster 'Dangal'.

'Good work Delhi. Just don't change now!'

'Good work Delhi. Just don't change now!'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Delhiites have received a pat on their back from Union Home Minister P Chidambaram for being better behaved during the Commonwealth Games and hoped the behavioural changes are not temporary.

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sarita Mor and Sakshi Malik, who staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for three days demanding the sacking of the WFI president, posted identical tweets on the micro-blogging site, expressing their dismay.

Astad and Delhi's street kids ready to woo CWG

Astad and Delhi's street kids ready to woo CWG

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Astad Deboo and his students at the Salaam Baalak Trust are ready to thrill the world on Monday with their performance at the Commonwealth Games.