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Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Commonwealth Games owing to fitness issue

"Neeraj Chopra had called me earlier today from the US to convey his inability to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games owing to fitness concerns," said Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General, IOA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reese Lynch aiming to make a Commonwealth Games name for himself as Scots boxer pays homage to famous namesake

The Rob Roy light-welterweight became first ever Scot to win a World Championship medal at senior level last November - now he wants to go two better in Birmingham.

Daily Record

Australian women's cricket captain Meg Lanning eyes inaugural gold medal at Commonwealth Games

T20 cricket will make its Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham, with the Australian women's side keen to take the top step on the podium.

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Would like to fill Olympics void at CWG, says Indian boxer Ashish Kumar Chaudhary

The Indian Boxing contingent comprising 12 boxers which includes four women and eight men arrived here at Birmingham to compete in Commonwealth Games 2022. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Boxer Lovlina Borgohain says ‘mentally harassed’ ahead of Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Days ahead of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games’ opening, Tokyo Olympics bronze winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Monday said she was facing “mental harassment” over removal of her coaches from the CWG contingent.

The Times of India

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will have the biggest para-sport program in history

Birmingham 2022 will have the biggest program for athletes with a disability ever. Here's our guide to all the sports, and the key Australians to watch.

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Newcastle among favourites to be named UK host city for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

Newcastle faces stiff competition from cities across the UK as they bid to host the next Eurovision Song Contest

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Eurovision Song Contest's host city odds reveal Leeds' chance of winning bid

Cities from across the UK have announced their desire to host the next Eurovision Song Contest - including Sheffield

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Lenny Henry to be baton bearer in relay to Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The 63-year-old actor will run through Victoria Square in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Bisheshwar Nandi named women's gymnastic team coach for CWG

NEW DELHI: Gymnastics coach Bisheshwar Nandi, who guided Dipa Karmakar to a historic fourth place finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has been named coach of the Indian women's team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in place of controversial Rohit Jaiswal.

The Times of India

My fight is with myself at the Commonwealth Games: Mirabai Chanu

NEW DELHI: Honest and yet modest can best define the celebrated Mirabai Chanu, who buried the ghost of Rio 2016 in Tokyo last year, when she woke India up with her silver medal on the opening day of the Olympics. If she 'froze' in Rio 2016 with three failed clean-and-jerk…

The Times of India

CWG 2022: India will find it tough to match Gold Coast TT high in Birmingham

LONDON: Scaling a new high after the 'peak' of 2018 would be tough but the Indian table tennis contingent would be a content lot if it manages to match its record eight-medal tally of Gold Coast at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

CWG 2022: India's big strengths and how absence of shooting is likely to dent overall medal count

NEW DELHI: India is sending a 300 member plus contingent, including over 200 athletes, for the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG), which start on July 28 in Birmingham.

The Times of India

CWG: Annesha Ghosh replaces Sandeep Mehta as press attache

BIRMINGHAM: In a last minute development, Annesha Ghosh has replaced Sandeep Mehta as press attache of the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games, starting here on Thursday.

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From Para powerlifters to judokas, here are some lesser-known Australian athletes to watch at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is a festival of blue-ribbon events we all love to watch, but it's also a chance for niche sports to captivate and enthral. Here's who to follow.

The Hindu

Hussamuddin eyes gold at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Pugilist doubly motivated by the birth of a daughter on Friday

The Hindu

Srikanth wants to do one better at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Silver medallist at the last edition, the shuttler has regained his form and was instrumental in India’s triumph in the Thomas Cup

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games schedule: Birmingham 2022 dates and time

The Games are back after four years since Gold Coast 2018

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WFI president believes wrestlers will make it 12 out of 12 medals at CWG in Birmingham

NEW DELHI: India is sending 12 wrestlers (6 men and 6 women) in different weight categories to the upcoming Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham, and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed in an interview with TOI that all 12 will return home with medals.

The Times of India

India's two CWG-bound para-athletes fail dope test

NEW DELHI: Just four days to go for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (CWG) and the Indian contingent has been rocked by another doping episode.

The Times of India

Commonwealth Games is another box waiting to be ticked by PV Sindhu

There is uncertainty in sport, just like in life itself. So, we will stop short of saying PV Sindhu will win the Commonwealth Games gold for India in the bustling host city of Birmingham, England come August. Nah… we will just stick our necks out and say she will be…

The National (Scotland)

Powerlifter Yule hoping to make it third time lucky in Scotland Commonwealth gold bid

MICKY YULE is hoping that three will be the magic number for him next month as the Paralympic powerlifter prepares to launch his latest (and final)…

ABC News

Funding, resources and the illusion of fairness in the world of sport

Much is made about fairness in sport, but as Australia's inevitable dominance of the Commonwealth Games draws near, it's clear that we will never have a true level playing field, writes Tracey Holmes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yasmani Grandal feeling good Saturday after returning to White Sox’ lineup day before

Back with the team after a rehab stint split between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte, the veteran felt an understandable adrenaline rush.

Daily Mirror

Sport stars to look out for during Commonwealth Games - from Adam Peaty to Laura Muir

The Commonwealth Games kick off on Thursday with events taking part in over 15 venues across the West Midlands. The opening ceremony will take place on Thursday at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium

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