Tag: CWG 2018
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Bajrang Punia strikes first gold for India; wrestler’s profile, stats, record
Bajrang Punia is also a recipient of India's highest sporting honour Arjuna award.
August 19, 2018 -
Weightlifter Sanjita denies doping charge
Chanu said that she never took any food or soft drinks outside the training centre.
June 2, 2018 -
Badminton association hands cash awards to CWG medallists
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Saturday handed out cash rewards to the medallists of the Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia last month. While Saina Nehwal was presented a cheque of Rs 20 lakh for the individual women’s singles gold medal, P.V. Sindhu — who lost to her in the final —...
May 6, 2018 -
Three more Ugandan athletes disappear after CWG
Three more Ugandan athletes have disappeared in Australia after the conclusion of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Charles Bakkabulindi, minister of state for sports said on Thursday that the three did not board the plane to return home, Xinhua reported. The three who disappeared include Regan Ssimbwa, Nasir Bashir and table tennis female player...
April 20, 2018 -
Saina Nehwal cried after landing in Commonwealth Games
Saina Nehwal had defended her compatriot PV Sindhu.
April 18, 2018 -
I chose to sit on floor at felicitation, Manu Bhaker clarifies; slams media
Manu Bhaker also slammed media for sensationalising the issue.
April 18, 2018 -
Commonwealth Games boss sorry for dull closing ceremony
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games chief Peter Beattie admits organizers botched Sunday’s closing ceremony, accepting criticism that long-winded speeches had fans rushing for the exits while athletes were largely excluded from the broadcast. Organizing committee chairman Beattie apologized on Monday in the face of a barrage of criticism, saying “we got it wrong.” Closing ceremonies of...
April 16, 2018 -
Omung Kumar proud of Mary Kom’s CWG title win
Director Omung Kumar, who helmed a Bollywood biopic on star Indian boxer M.C. Mary Kom, is proud of her gold medal win in the women’s 48 kg category at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gold Coast. The boxer won on Saturday. Mary Kom was closely associated with Kumar’s film, which saw Priyanka Chopra play...
April 16, 2018 -
HP CM greets Anjum, Vikas for winning medals in CWG
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday called Anjum Moudgil to congratulate her for winning a silver medal in the women’s 50-meter rifle event in the Commonwealth Games, held in Gold Coast, Australia. Thakur said this was a remarkable achievement and she has brought laurels to the country and the state. He has congratulated Vikas...
April 16, 2018 -
President, Prime Minister hail India’s show in Commonwealth Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Indian contingent’s success in the 2018 Commonwealth Games made every Indian proud and hoped it would motivate the young to pursue sports as well as create awareness on the importance of fitness. “India’s contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games has made every Indian extremely proud. All our...
April 15, 2018 -
Glimpses of all-Indian women’s singles final at CWG 2018
April 15, 2018 -
CWG 2018: Apologies, I choked once again, HS Prannoy to his fans
Prannoy was not able to win any medal for India.
April 15, 2018 -
CWG 2018: Mary Kom India’s flagbearer at closing ceremony
Star Indian boxer MC Mary Kom will be India’s flagbearer at the closing ceremony of the 21st edition of Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, on 15 April. Mary Kom said, “This is the first time I will be India’s flag-bearer in an event like this. I don’t know if I deserve it but I...
April 15, 2018 -
CWG 2018: India’s golden moments at Gold Coast | Highlights
In the medal tally, India is at the third spot just behind England.
April 15, 2018 -
CWG 2018: Saina Nehwal defends PV Sindhu
I lost five kgs in the last few months, that helps you move faster: Nehwal.
April 15, 2018 -
CWG 2018: Twitter in awe as Saina Nehwal wins gold
In the thrilling badminton singles final at the Commonwealth Games 2018, Saina Nehwal defeated compatriot PV Sindhu in two straight sets on Sunday. With the win, Saina Nehwal has become the first ever Indian shuttler to win two gold medals (singles) in the CWG. Saina had won her first gold in CWG 2010 in New...
April 15, 2018 -
CWG 2018: Saina Nehwal profile, stats, record
Saina Nehwal has become first Indian shuttler to win two singles golds at one Commonwealth Games.
April 15, 2018