Commonwealth games 2018

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says govt will continue funding athletes for Asian and Commonwealth Games

The next Asian and Commonwealth Games will be held in 2022.

Sep 24, 2018

After Asian Games gold, Neeraj Chopra narrowly misses Diamond League finals medal

Neeraj Chopra missed the bronze medal by sending the spear at his best 85.73m came at the fourth place.

Aug 31, 2018

'Dangal needs a sequel': Twitter users laud Vinesh Phogat after wrestler creates Asian Games history

Vinesh Phogat, who is already a two-time Commonwealth gold medallist, had to settle for a bronze medal four years ago at Incheon, but this was one emphatic performance.

Aug 20, 2018

The Indian contingent at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games

India's 2018 Commonwealth Games record: 66 medals and a Rs 73,988 fine

The Indian Olympic Association has been hit with a Rs 73,988 fine by the Gold Coast 2018 organisers for damage caused by Indian athletes during their stay. The IOA president has ordered the athletes to pay for the damages.

Jul 27, 2018

Sanjita Chanu doping: Weightlifter alleges foul play, faces risk of losing Commonwealth Games gold

The 24-year-old from Manipur became the only second woman weightlifter after Kunjarani Devi to win a gold medal in two different editions of Commonwealth Games when she emulated her Glasgow feat in Gold Coast with a Games record in the 53kg category.

Jun 1, 2018

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on Olympic glory after Commonwealth Games 2018 success

Former world junior champion Neeraj Chopra pointed out how track and field medal at the Olympic Games has been eluding Indian athletes and how he is planning to "something different" to break India's drought.

Apr 30, 2018

CWG gold medalist Manu Bhaker reacts to felicitation ceremony controversy in Haryana

100m Air Pistol event winner at 2018 Commonwealth Games Manu Bhaker was seen sitting on the floor during a felicitation ceremony in Haryana.

Apr 18, 2018

Baba Ramdev praises 'vegetarian wrestler' Sushil Kumar for winning Commonwealth Games gold

Sushil Kumar, who won his third straight Commonwealth Games gold in Gold Coast earlier this month, met yoga guru Ramdev in New Delhi on Tuesday, April 17.

Apr 17, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018: Saina defends Sindhu from criticism over successive final defeats

PV Sindhu settled for a silver medal after losing the women's singles final in straight games to Saina Nehwal in Gold Coast on Sunday, April 15.

Apr 16, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018: Full list of medal winners from India

India won 66 medals – 26 Golds, 20 Silvers, and 20 Bronzes – and finished third on the medal table behind Australia and England in Gold Coast.

Apr 15, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018: Saina Nehwal shines as India finishes with 66 medals

Saina Nehwal won her second Commonwealth Games singles gold medal after beating PV Sindhu in the final on Sunday. Check out all the highlights here.

Apr 15, 2018

Kidambi Srikanth vs Lee Chong Wei: Commonwealth Games 2018 final live stream

Srikanth, eyeing his maiden individual CWG gold medal, will take on the Malaysian great in the men's singles gold medal match Sunday. Here's how you can watch it online.

Apr 14, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018: 2 Indian athletes banned after needles found in room

General team manager, Namdev Shirgaonker, has confirmed India will appeal against the bans of Rakesh Babu and KT Irfan after they were found guilty of breaching "no needle policy."

Apr 13, 2018

CWG 2018 Day 8: Wrestlers reign supreme, Seema wins 4th Games medal

Wrestlers reigned supreme as India won seven medals on Day 8 (Thursday, April 12) of Commonwealth Games 2018. Check out the highlights here.

Apr 12, 2018

2018 Commonwealth Games: 8 Cameroon athletes go missing in Gold Coast

Out of the eight Cameroon athletes who have gone missing, six are men and two women. The Australian Federal Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Apr 11, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018, Day 7 live: Shreyasi Singh wins double trap gold

Om Mitharval netted India a bronze medal in the men's 50m pistol finals, while Mary Kom advanced to the final of the 48kg women's boxing event.

Apr 11, 2018

CWG 2018, Day 6: Sidhu shoots Gold, 6 boxing medals assured

India was able to add only two medals to its tally on Tuesday but boxers had a field day in Gold Coast. Check out highlights from Day 6 of Commonwealth Games 2018 here.

Apr 10, 2018

CWG 2018 Table Tennis: Indian President Kovind hails India women's historic Gold

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind was one of the many who heaped praise on Indian women's team that won the Table Tennis Gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2018 on Sunday, April 8.

Apr 8, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018 live stream: India's full schedule on Day 3

India will be looking to add to its tally of four medals on Saturday, April 7 in Gold Coast. Here's how you can watch the events live on TV, online.

Apr 6, 2018

CWG 2018: Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu emulates Mirabai, Twitter lauds India's super women

Manipuri weightlifter Sanjita Chanu won her second Commonwealth Games gold medal in Gold Coast on Friday, April 6.