Commonwealth Games 2018 News

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The girls of the Games

Women athletes won 42% of India's total tally of medals at the Commonwealth Games that ended on Sunday, compared with 35% at the 2010 Games in Delhi

4 min read21 Apr 2018
Sports

CWG 2018: Saina Nehwal returns to form, beats P.V. Sindhu for gold

Saina Nehwal's aggression and intensity wilted P.V. Sindhu as she picked up the women's singles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018

2 min read16 Apr 2018
Sports

CWG 2018: Tejaswini Sawant shoots gold, Anjum Moudgil bags silver as India dominate in shooting

The Indians were consistency personified as, after 10 shots in the elimination stage, Tejaswini Sawant and Anjum Moudgil led the standings with 417.4 and 416.3 points respectively

2 min read13 Apr 2018
Sports

CWG 2018: K.T. Irfan, Rakesh Babu expelled, India to appeal after needles found

Indian athletes Rakesh Babu, Irfan Kolothum Thodi were sent home from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after a needle was found from their bedroom at the Athletes' Village

2 min read13 Apr 2018
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Why I am watching the Gold Coast Games with my daughter

Even if your child doesn't pursue sport seriously, there are enough learning opportunities when you watch live sport

4 min read14 Apr 2018
Sports

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sushil Kumar, Rahul Aware clinch gold in wrestling

Another defending champion Babita Phogat (53kg) settled for a silver, while debutant Kiran happily flaunted a hard-earned bronze on the opening day of the 21st Commonwealth Games' wrestling competition

2 min read12 Apr 2018
Sports

2018 Commonwealth Games: Why Mary Kom will not let go

With a silver medal assured now, Mary Kom is all set to become the first-ever sitting member of Indian Parliament to win a medal at any major games

2 min read11 Apr 2018
Industry

News in Numbers: Xiaomi suppliers may ring in 50,000 jobs if they invest in India

In other news, the Supreme Court pulled up the Centre for not drawing up the scheme to implement its February judgment on the distribution of Cauvery river water

2 min read10 Apr 2018
Sports

Commonwealth Games 2018: Heena Sidhu adds third gold to India’s shooting kitty

This was Heena Sidhu's second medal at the 21st Games after having claimed the silver in the 10m air pistol event behind 16-year-old compatriot Manu Bhaker

2 min read10 Apr 2018
Sports

CWG 2018: Mehuli Ghosh’s journey from depression to podium

At the 10m air rifle event at CWG 2018, 17-year-old Mehuli Ghosh showed the mental grit of a winner, nevermind she settled for the silver

2 min read10 Apr 2018
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