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2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The return of shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG earlier this year, is a welcome development for India.

Commonwealth Games images: Day 5

Commonwealth Games images: Day 5

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

Images from Day 5 of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games to boost tourism in India

Commonwealth Games to boost tourism in India

Rediff.com13 May 2009

With India gearing up to host the Commonwealth Games next year, hoteliers in the country are rushing to make the most of the likely spurt in tourist traffic, leading to a boom in development, global consultancy firm Deloitte has said.

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The opening ceremony will be held on April 4.

India for more disciplines at Commonwealth Games

India for more disciplines at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The IOA will push for tennis, archery, rowing, canoeing and kayaking, basketball and judo at the general body meeting of the federation in Melbourne next month.

Singapore avenge Commonwealth Games defeat

Singapore avenge Commonwealth Games defeat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

The Indian men's team lost 2-3 to Singapore in the World Table Tennis Championships.

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.

Athletics team for Commonwealth Games named

Athletics team for Commonwealth Games named

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

The Athletics Federation of India announced a 25-member contingent.

Rathore flag-bearer at Commonwealth Games opening

Rathore flag-bearer at Commonwealth Games opening

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

A 270-strong contingent, including 186 athletes and 43 coaches, will represent India at the Melbourne Games.

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be "dismantled" to create a Sports City that will cater to all major disciplines and include lodging facility for athletes.

Commonwealth Games images: Day 2

Commonwealth Games images: Day 2

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Images from Day 2 of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Monika, Sarabjit to lead India in C'wealth Games

Monika, Sarabjit to lead India in C'wealth Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Dope-tainted Manipuri lifter L Monika Devi and Sarabjit Singh, who broke his own national record in the over 105kg category, will spearhead Indian challenge at the Commonwealth Games from October 3-14.

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Jemihah will join the Stars squad after completing her Asia Women's Cup commitments for India

India's Pranati Nayak wins bronze at FIG World Cup

India's Pranati Nayak wins bronze at FIG World Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Pranati Nayak, who represented the country at the Tokyo Olympics, came up with a total score of 13.417 in the vault final to finish third, behind American duo of Jayla Hang (13.667) and Claire Pease (13.567).

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.

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India's medal prospects took a hit with the exclusion of hockey, shooting, cricket, badminton and wrestling from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Anju, Antil to lead India in Asian GP

Anju, Antil to lead India in Asian GP

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Anju Bobby George and Seema Antil, will represent India at the three Asian Grand Prix events slated later this month.

Shooting legend Sunny Thomas passes away

Shooting legend Sunny Thomas passes away

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Former India shooting coach Sunny Thomas, who guided the Indian marksmen from 1993 to 2012 and witnessed multiple Olympic medals, died on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Saina, Chetan to lead badminton challenge in CWG

Saina, Chetan to lead badminton challenge in CWG

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Ace shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Chetan Anand will spearhead the Indian challenge in the badminton event of the Delhi Commonwealth Games, from October 3 to 14. The Badminton Association of India on Thursday announced a 10-member squad, including five women, for the Games.

Gymnast Pranati wins bronze at World Cup

Gymnast Pranati wins bronze at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Pranati Nayak secured a bronze medal in the Vault Final at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Antalya, Turkey.

Does Bollywood portray the real India?

Does Bollywood portray the real India?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Did Bollywood's presence in Melbourne further overshadow the achievements of the real heroes?

The stars are heading for Melbourne

The stars are heading for Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the other. Over the years Manipur has produced brilliant sports person in the country.

Sharath wants to sign off with medal at Paris Olympics

Sharath wants to sign off with medal at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Ageing like fine wine, Sharath Kamal has set his sights on yet another shot at the Olympics, his confidence boosted by a grand showing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

India slay Singapore to retain CWG men's TT team gold

India slay Singapore to retain CWG men's TT team gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

In the first singles, Sharath went down 7-11, 14-12, 3-11,9-11 against Clarence.

Athletes to train in Doha, Melbourne

Athletes to train in Doha, Melbourne

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

The Indian athletics team probables for the Commonwealth will be sent for advanced training to the two cities

Sharath-Akula win C'wealth Games mixed doubles TT gold

Sharath-Akula win C'wealth Games mixed doubles TT gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sharath Kamal and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan was outsmarted by familiar foes Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford of England in the men's doubles final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Bhaskaran satisfied with first outing

Bhaskaran satisfied with first outing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

Indian's new hockey coach described the team's performance in the four-nation tournament in Germany as satisfactory

Lifter Shailaja tests positive

Lifter Shailaja tests positive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Shailaja Pujari is believed to have returned a positive test following random out-of-competition testing by WADA officials.

Samresh Jung fails to make final cut

Samresh Jung fails to make final cut

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

India's medal hopes suffered a huge setback as Samresh Jung failed to make it to the final round in the men's 10m air pistol event on Saturday. His exit follows the poor showing of Anjali Bhagwat and Avneet Kaur Sidhu in the 10m air rifle event earlier in the day.

India hope for better headlines at Asian Games

India hope for better headlines at Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

India's weightlifters will miss the Asian Games after the latest in a series of doping scandals but the country is looking to its shooters to restore national pride in Doha.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.

India at the Games – Day

India at the Games – Day

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Indian shooters were again in the spotlight, picking medals in three of the four events on Sunday, Day 4.

CWG: Sharath Kamal wins singles TT gold

CWG: Sharath Kamal wins singles TT gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

With Monday's sensational gold, Sharath has taken his overall medal tally to 13 at the CWG, since making his Games debut in 2006.

India finish in top four as shuttlers, paddlers add to medal haul

India finish in top four as shuttlers, paddlers add to medal haul

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India thus finished a fantastic badminton campaign with three gold, one silver and two bronze.

India's CWG 2022 boycott: 'Other athletes will suffer'

India's CWG 2022 boycott: 'Other athletes will suffer'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Wrestler Sushil Kumar opined that athletes will suffer if India boycotts Commonwealth Games (CWG).

India rally to hold Malaysia

India rally to hold Malaysia

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Sandeep Singh's penalty-corner goal gave India 1-1 draw in their opening match of the Commonwealth Games men's hockey tournament.

Air India leaves Indian TT squad stranded at IGI airport

Air India leaves Indian TT squad stranded at IGI airport

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

The Indian contingent, comprising 17 players and officials, is scheduled to participate at the ITTF World Tour Australian Open starting in Melbourne on Monday.

Late goal earns India draw with South Africa

Late goal earns India draw with South Africa

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Two goals down, the Indian women's hockey team scored two minutes from time to snatch a 2-2 draw.