News for 'Gold Coast Commonwealth Games'

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on breaking India's track-and-field duck

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on breaking India's track-and-field duck

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Track and field success at the Olympics has largely eluded India

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sanjita Chanu had tested positive for an anabolic steroid during an in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat in September-October last year.

CWG updates: Shuttlers, paddlers add to India's gold rush

CWG updates: Shuttlers, paddlers add to India's gold rush

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won their respective singles matches, while Satwik Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa triumphed in the mixed doubles to help India outclass Malaysia in the final and clinch the gold medal in the Mixed Team badminton gold medal match at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

This Kiribati weightlifter adopts unique style to spread a message at Rio Games

This Kiribati weightlifter adopts unique style to spread a message at Rio Games

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Pacific islander dances to raise climate change awareness

Sports shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Sports shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Experienced drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh returned to India's men's hockey team, which also features debutant Jaskaran Singh, for the tour of Australia, starting May 10.

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'We have chosen an experienced side for the Commonwealth Games and the players believe they have a good shot at a medal'

PHOTOS: Telangana CM felicitates CWG medal winners Nehwal, Sindhu

PHOTOS: Telangana CM felicitates CWG medal winners Nehwal, Sindhu

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, on Saturday, felicitated 2018 Commonwealth Games medallists Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu among others at Pragathi Bhavan.

Shorts: CGF boss to meet IOA officials over CWG boycott threat

Shorts: CGF boss to meet IOA officials over CWG boycott threat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Big blow! World champ Mirabai 'can't compete' at Asian Games

Big blow! World champ Mirabai 'can't compete' at Asian Games

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

World Champion Mirabai Chanu's participation at the Asian Games appears doubtful

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, July 30

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, July 30

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games:

Sindhu fit for singles competition at CWG, says Gopichand

Sindhu fit for singles competition at CWG, says Gopichand

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Top shuttler P V Sindhu has recovered to be fit for the singles event of the ongoing Commonwealth Games, national coach Pullela Gopichand said.

Paddler claims innocence over rape charge, but CWG suspension likely

Paddler claims innocence over rape charge, but CWG suspension likely

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

A complaint has been lodged at the Barasat women's police station in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, where the 24-year-old Arjuna awardee has been booked under the IPC sections for rape, criminal conspiracy, causing miscarriage without the woman's consent and cheating, the police said.

Asian Games: Sidhu bags bronze, heartbreak for Manu

Asian Games: Sidhu bags bronze, heartbreak for Manu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Heena shot a near-perfect 10.8 with just three shooters left in the field but a 9.6 in the next attempt dashed her hopes of a better finish at the Jakabaring Shooting Range.

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The names of AFI's Chief Mefical Officer Arun Mendiratta and national chief coach Bahadur Singh, who has not gone to Gold Coast, are being considered for the panel.

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was named the Indian contingent's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony to be held on August 18 in Jakarta.

Sawant adds silver to India's kitty in 50m rifle prone

Sawant adds silver to India's kitty in 50m rifle prone

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Tejaswini shot 102.1, 102.4, 103.3, 102.8, 103.7, 104.6 for a cumulative score of 618.9 over six series to claim her sixth CWG medal.

Why this para-athlete is threatening to commit suicide

Why this para-athlete is threatening to commit suicide

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Sakina Khatun, who has not been included in the Indian contingent to represent the country at Commonwealth Games 2018 in the Gold Coast

Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWG

Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWG

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Saina set to tie the knot with fellow shuttler Kashyap

Saina set to tie the knot with fellow shuttler Kashyap

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

India's badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Purapalli Kashyap are ready to walk down the isle, according to media reports.

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Ace Indian boxer Shiva Thapa began his Commonwealth Games campaign on a rousing note by defeating Pakistan's Suleman Baloch in the first round of the 63.5kg category, in Birmingham, on Friday.

Probably, god was not with me today: Sanjita Chanu

Probably, god was not with me today: Sanjita Chanu

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu expressed missed emotions after winning her second successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

The secret of Indian lifters' golden run is out...

The secret of Indian lifters' golden run is out...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Over 500 dope tests every year in the last four years, specialised diet and nutritional supplements only from Germany -- these are the ingredients that went into the Indian weightlifters' sensational haul of five gold medals at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast.

Sardar, Lakra return to Indian side for Champions Trophy

Sardar, Lakra return to Indian side for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Former captain Sardar Singh was brought back to bolster the Indian hockey team's mid-field while Birendra Lakra was included to shore up the defence line-up for the upcoming Champions Trophy, beginning on June 23 in Breda, The Netherlands.

CWG Medals Tally: India finish 3rd with 26 golds; Australia top

CWG Medals Tally: India finish 3rd with 26 golds; Australia top

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Medals tally of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

CGF hopes to talk India out of 2022 CWG boycott

CGF hopes to talk India out of 2022 CWG boycott

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The IOA have decided to boycott the CGF General Assembly in Rwanda, also withdrawing candidatures of two of its officials from the September elections there.

'Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds'

'Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Pullela Gopichand called P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal -- his two most successful pupils -- as 'precious diamonds'.

Punia wins silver, Dhillon bronze in discus throw

Punia wins silver, Dhillon bronze in discus throw

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Discus throwers Seema Punia and Navjeet Kaur Dhillon opened India's medal hunt in athletics at the 21st Commonwealth Games, clinching a silver and bronze respectively on Thursday.

Produnova queen Dipa eyes Handspring 540 gold at 2018 CWG

Produnova queen Dipa eyes Handspring 540 gold at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'She already knows two vaults and now I am teaching her a third one. She can perform any two but which two, that we have not decided. The basic training (for Handspring 540) has begun and after two months she will start performing'

Best time for sportspersons as support coming from PM, govt: Saina

Best time for sportspersons as support coming from PM, govt: Saina

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The 28-year-old's comment came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with 2018 Commonwealth Games medallists in the national capital on Monday.

Mary Kom assured of medal, Vikas enters quarters at CWG

Mary Kom assured of medal, Vikas enters quarters at CWG

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom (48kg) assured herself of a medal on debut at the Commonwealth Games by advancing to the semi-finals in Gold Coast on Sunday.

Here's how Campbell gamble paid off

Here's how Campbell gamble paid off

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Bronte Campbell repaid the faith in her by Australia's selectors as she chased down Canada's Taylor Ruck in the final leg of the 4x100 metres medley relay to ensure the home nation won their eighth successive Commonwealth Games title on Tuesday.

Neeraj wins historic javelin throw gold at CWG, heartbreak in other events

Neeraj wins historic javelin throw gold at CWG, heartbreak in other events

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Neeraj Chopra, on Saturday, became the first Indian javelin thrower to claim a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, with a season's best effort of 86.47m in the final, in Gold Coast.

Dipa wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

Dipa wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The 24-year-old from Tripura, who had finished fourth in vault event in the 2016 Rio Olympics, scored 14.150 to win gold. She had topped the qualification also with a score of 13.400.

CWG: Indian paddlers have it easy on Day 1

CWG: Indian paddlers have it easy on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The men's team got the better of Northern Ireland and Trinidad and Tobago thrashing them both 3-0 while the women's team defeated Sri Lanka and Wales 3-0, 3-1 respectively.

Defending champs Pallikal-Chinappa settle for women's doubles silver

Defending champs Pallikal-Chinappa settle for women's doubles silver

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

India ended their Commonwealth Games campaign in squash with two silver medals after Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa went down fighting in the women's doubles final, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

'Gutted' Pearson withdraws in blow to CWG 2018

'Gutted' Pearson withdraws in blow to CWG 2018

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

A Commonwealth Games already blighted by high-profile withdrawals suffered a hammer blow on Thursday, when the hosts' top track champion Sally Pearson was forced to pull out with a serious Achilles injury.

FIR against wrestler Sushil Kumar, supporters for brawl

FIR against wrestler Sushil Kumar, supporters for brawl

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Kumar and his supporters have booked under IPC section 341 (wrongful restraint) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), the latter attracting an imprisonment of up to one year or a monetary fine of Rs 1,000 or both, police officials said.

Javelin star Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna

Javelin star Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Saturday recommended for the coveted Khel Ratna Award by the committee constituted by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the third time in a row. The 22-year-old Chopra is the only track and field athlete to be recommended by the AFI for the country's highest sports award this year.

Malaysian Open: Sindhu, Srikanth make promising start

Malaysian Open: Sindhu, Srikanth make promising start

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Star Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the Round of 16 after pulling off contrasting wins in the opening round of the US$ 700,000 Malaysia Open World Tour Super 750 tournament.

CWG: Chanu, Gururaja give India a dream start on Day 1

CWG: Chanu, Gururaja give India a dream start on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

A record-smashing Mirabai Chanu and a perseverant P Gururaja claimed gold and silver respectively as weightlifters lived up to to the pre-event hype and delivered opening day medals for India at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Thursday.