Tag: Commonwealth Games
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Ritika Phogat, cousin of Geeta & Babita allegedly kills self
Ritika had been training at the academy run by her uncle and Dronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat, father of Geeta, Babita and mixed martial artist Ritu Phogat, near Charkhi Dadri in Haryana for the past five years.
March 18, 2021 -
Ritika Phogat, cousin of Geeta-Babita, found dead
Ritika had returned home after competing in a wrestling tournament in Bharatpur last week.
March 18, 2021 -
Birmingham 2022 launches competition to find mascot designer
"Birmingham 2022 will embrace and champion youth, diversity, humanity and pride in the region and the Commonwealth, and we're thrilled to invite children across the UK to create our mascot"
July 15, 2020 -
Neeraj Chopra recommended for Khel Ratna Award
Kuldip Singh Bhullar, who won the discus throw silver medal in the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, and sprinter Jincy Philip, who finished fourth in the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, have been nominated for the Dhyan Chand Award.
June 3, 2020 -
This day that year: Manu Bhaker announces herself with Commonwealth Games record
In the final, she shot 240.9 to secure gold. Heena won silver with a score of 234.9. The two Indians were well above the rest of the field with the bronze medal going to Australian Elena Galiabovitch who shot 214.9.
April 8, 2020 -
UP government announces rewards for Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian Games medalists
The announcements were made by the twitter handle of UP CM. Adityanath made these announcements on the occasion of UP Sthapna Diwas.
January 24, 2020 -
Vijender Singh to face former Commonwealth champion on November 22
The 34-year-old Vijender is the WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental super middleweight champion. He made his US debut in July 2019 in a win against Mike Snider which was his 11th successive win.
November 18, 2019 -
Golden Grit: Indian Hockey’s Pritam Rani Siwach’s is a story less told
Mother of two who defied all odds to lead the women’s hockey squad to a Commonwealth Games gold in 2002, inspiring the blockbuster ‘Chak De! India’, Pritam Rani Siwach’s best performances are undocumented. As she turns 45 on October 2, Sahapedia looks at the Arjuna Award-winner’s life trajectory.
October 2, 2019 -
Disheartening to see state of Indian squash: Dipika Pallikal
The first Indian to break into the top 10, Dipika, said the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) needs to have a structure in place for Indians to become a formidable force at the world level.
September 13, 2019 -
Wrestler Geeta Phogat announces pregnancy news
The freestyle wrestler, who helped India win the first-ever gold medal in the wrestling discipline in Commonwealth Games, also shared a picture of herself flaunting her baby bump.
September 3, 2019 -
Ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
Notably, Bajrang had clinched the gold medal in the 65-kg freestyle event in the Asian Games competition which was held in Jakarta.
August 16, 2019 -
Cricket being pushed for 2028 LA Olympics: Reports
With BCCI agreeing to follow the guidelines by NADA, chances of the sport being involved in the Olympics are strengthened.
August 13, 2019 -
Manu Bhaker secures LSR seat for political science
The 17-year-old Haryana girl had applied under the sports quota for admission to undergraduate courses in DU.
July 23, 2019 -
‘Nothing more can be done about shooting at 2022 Commonwealth Games’: NRAI
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said in June that the government won't be able to interfere in the matter but it would explore diplomatic channels to get shooting included.
July 20, 2019 -
Including women’s cricket in Commonwealth Games is fantastic: Kallis
Prior to this, cricket was included in the Commonwealth Games just once, in Kuala Lumpur in 1998 when 16 men's teams competed in the 50-over format.
July 1, 2019 -
Heather Knight excited as women’s cricket gets nominated for Commonwealth Games
"As cricketers, you never really think about the Commonwealth Games, it is all about the Ashes and World Cups. But I used to love watching the Olympics and Commonwealth Games as a kid, following the stories and the athletes representing their country and winning golds," said Heather.
June 21, 2019 -
Himachal scheme to provide fillip to sports
The concerted efforts by the government to boost sports activities has started showing results as the players of the state performed brilliantly in the 18th Asian Games organized in Jakarta recently.
October 8, 2018