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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:

Asian Games champion Neeraj happy with season's showing

Asian Games champion Neeraj happy with season's showing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'Didn't realise was flanked by Chinese and Pakistani athletes on victory podium'

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'He's been receiving treatment from a doctor. He's big and powerful when he's not happy. We decided he needed some treatment but there was no way he was going to go and get treatment this morning, so we called the police.'

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.

Confirmed! Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Confirmed! Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Birmingham has been chosen as the host venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, organisers announced on Thursday with the Midlands city being the only bidder.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 5

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 5

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Monday.

Satwik-Chirag win historic men's badminton doubles silver at CWG

Satwik-Chirag win historic men's badminton doubles silver at CWG

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty claimed India's first ever medal in men's doubles after settling for a silver at the 21st Commonwealth Games' badminton competition, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

Her father denied access into Games village, Saina hits out

Her father denied access into Games village, Saina hits out

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal has claimed that her father Harvir's name has been removed from the Indian team official's list for the Commonwealth Games, leaving her frustrated just before the start of the mega event.

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

Abhinav Bindra on how India can win 30, 40 medals

Abhinav Bindra on how India can win 30, 40 medals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'10,000 athletes compete at an Olympic Games, only 300 go back with a gold medal.' 'It takes time for an athlete to develop, you have to give the athletes a chance and time to develop.'

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Singaporean para-athlete Mohammad Khairi Bin Ishak has been barred from competing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after failing a doping test prior to the multi-sports event beginning, the Singapore team said on Saturday.

Kaushik, Solanki in boxing quarters of CWG

Kaushik, Solanki in boxing quarters of CWG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The debutant duo of Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and Manish Kaushik (60kg) advanced to the quarterfinals, continuing Indian boxers' fine preliminary run at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Monday.

Former world 100m champion Bowie dies aged 32

Former world 100m champion Bowie dies aged 32

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Former 100 metres world champion Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32.

TT player Soumyajit suspended over rape allegation; dropped from CWG squad

TT player Soumyajit suspended over rape allegation; dropped from CWG squad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

India's table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh has been provisionally suspended by his country's governing body after an 18-year-old woman filed a rape allegation against him with the police.

PHOTOS, World C'ships: Bowie snatches 100m gold; Kiwi Walsh takes shot gold

PHOTOS, World C'ships: Bowie snatches 100m gold; Kiwi Walsh takes shot gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 17th World Athletic Championships in London

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year's world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Lovlina targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Lovlina targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'CWG was not that important to me as my main target is Paris'

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The events on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5 of the Games were well captured and here we document all the action from Day 6, in pictures...

No physio, no problem for Indian lifters!

No physio, no problem for Indian lifters!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

India's weightlifters delivered the medals on Thursday, but the system seems to have let them down at the ongoing Commonwealth Games.

Mary Kom needs just one win to clinch CWG medal

Mary Kom needs just one win to clinch CWG medal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The celebrated MC Mary Kom needs to win just one bout to secure herself a medal, while Vikas Krishan got a bye into the men's pre-quarterfinals as Indian boxers were handed reasonably good draws in the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Tuesday.

'Indian paddlers' CWG showing has even forced China to take notice'

'Indian paddlers' CWG showing has even forced China to take notice'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

It was largely made possible by Manika Batra, who ended up winning four medals, the most by an Indian in Gold Coast.

Hockey: Clinical India maul Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Hockey: Clinical India maul Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

India blanked arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 to open its campaign on a rousing note in the final edition of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

After CWG high, teenage prodigy Bhanwala disappoints at Asiad

After CWG high, teenage prodigy Bhanwala disappoints at Asiad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Bhanwala, who had made history by winning a gold at the CWG in Gold Coast earlier this year, could not repeat Friday's fine qualification performance on the second day of qualification.

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.

Indo-Pak rivalry set to light up CWG hockey competition

Indo-Pak rivalry set to light up CWG hockey competition

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Overall, the record stands 1-1 between the two sides as Pakistan had the last laugh in the 2006 Games in Melbourne.

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Aborigines inhabited Australia more than 50,000 years before the First Fleet sailed into Botany Bay near Sydney in 1788 after the country had been declared 'terra nullius', or unoccupied.

CWG 2022: Opportunity for Vinesh, Sakshi to regain form

CWG 2022: Opportunity for Vinesh, Sakshi to regain form

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The CWG will be important not only for Vinesh and Sakshi but also for Bajrang Punia, who has been a bit iffy about his attacking prowess

Satwik, Chirag eye history and medal at debut CWG

Satwik, Chirag eye history and medal at debut CWG

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

At 17 and 20 respectively, Satwik and Chirag form a formidable pair that has proved its mettle in international badminton, often punching above their weight, only to fall short of podium finishes.

Vikas Thakur adds bronze to CWG weightlifting haul

Vikas Thakur adds bronze to CWG weightlifting haul

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Vikas Thakur added a shade of bronze to Indian weightlifters' golden run at the Commonwealth Games, claiming the third position in the 94kg category by equalling his personal best in Gold Coast on Sunday.

'Keeper Sreejesh returns for Commonwealth Games, Sardar dropped

'Keeper Sreejesh returns for Commonwealth Games, Sardar dropped

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Indian team are in Pool B along with Pakistan, Malaysia, Wales, England, and will begin their campaign on April 7 against Pakistan.

Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team at Commonwealth Games

Rani to lead Indian women's hockey team at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Rani Rampal will captain an 18-strong Indian women's team, while experienced goalkeeper Savita will shoulder the duties of vice-captain at next month's Commonwealth Games

Why shooters are disappointed...

Why shooters are disappointed...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Shooters Suma Shirur and Deepali Deshpande are unhappy over the sport being left out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler's journey started in 2005 from a little known tehsil in Beed district called Patoda.

Former England fast bowler Frank Tyson dies aged 85

Former England fast bowler Frank Tyson dies aged 85

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Frank Tyson, the former England cricketer regarded as one of the fastest bowlers of all time, has died at the age of 85, the BBC reported on Sunday.

UK seeks to assuage India over Commonwealth shooting row

UK seeks to assuage India over Commonwealth shooting row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Indian shooters accounted for 16 of the country's 66 medals at last year's Gold Coast Games and its Olympic Association (IOA) will soon make a decision on whether to follow through on its boycott threat.

CWG PHOTOS: Punam, Manu and Manika lead India's golden charge

CWG PHOTOS: Punam, Manu and Manika lead India's golden charge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Women formed the core of India's stupendous day four at the 21st Commonwealth Games where a 16-year-old Manu Bhaker delivered a record-shattering shooting gold medal and the table tennis team shocked fancied defending champions Singapore to clinch the top honours for the first time in the event.

South Korea's Jin wins 10m pistol gold

South Korea's Jin wins 10m pistol gold

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Shooter Jin Jong-oh survived a mid-final wobble to claim victory in the men's 10 metre air pistol on Saturday to give South Korea their first gold medal of the London Olympics. Jin finished with a score of 688.2 after his 10 shots in the eight-man final with Italy's Luca Tesconi winning silver with 685.8 and Serbia's Andrija Zlatic taking bronze on 685.2.

Triathlete Snowsill wins gold for Australia

Triathlete Snowsill wins gold for Australia

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Australia's Emma Snowsill coasted home by more than a minute to win the women's Olympic triathlon gold medal.