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In a year of sporting mega-events, the Brisbane Olympics can learn a lot from the ones that fail their host cities

In a year of major sporting events – the Commonwealth Games, the FIFA World Cup, cricket’s T20 World Cup, the Winter Olympics – conversations on greening such events are more essential than ever. While the Brisbane Olympics are a decade away, lessons from events like these need to be applied…

The Conversation

Perry finally has her day at Edgbaston

Returning to the scene of Commonwealth Games gold in a Hundred match with two Australians on each side Ellyse Perry has shone with the bat and in the field.

AAP

European Athletics Championships 2022: Leading British medal hopes include Dina Asher-Smith and Jake Wightman

The European Athletics Championships get underway in Munich on Monday, with Britain’s athletes continuing what has been a mammoth summer off the back of the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.

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Commonwealth Games equipment to be given to community groups

Kit ranging from wrestling mats to boxing gloves are up for grabs for schools, sports and voluntary groups.

The Independent UK

Vintage Sharath eyes Olympic glory before calling it a day

NEW DELHI: Ageing like fine wine, Sharath Kamal has set his sights on yet another shot at the Olympics, his confidence boosted by a grand showing at the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

Scotland Commonwealth Games cycling hero Finn Crockett used medal to blag free beer

Finn, who lives in Stirling, said he spent a few days on the lash after taking bronze in the road race.

Daily Record

Sport helps smash hurdles of patriarchy and societal stigma: Sachin Tendulkar

There can't be a better time to celebrate India's stellar show at the CWG than the month the nation is observing 75 years of Independence. Sport has been a vehicle of growth for all, especially for women. It has helped them gain self-esteem, courage and a force with which to…

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Community groups to get more than 16,000 pieces of Commonwealth Games equipment

The equipment includes bikes, boxing gloves, cricket gear, martial arts mats and weights used at the Games, which came to an end last Monday.

The Independent UK

Number of Commonwealth Games athletes and delegates 'missing' increases to 17

Police have revealed that a total of 17 athletes or delegates have been reported missing since the beginning of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last month

Daily Mirror

Team Scotland’s fashion designer creates new line out of leftover clothing scraps

Siobhan Mackenzie designed the tartan outfits worn by Scotland’s top athletes at the Commonwealth Games’ opening ceremony last month.

Daily Record

The golden era of Indian sports about to dawn: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated the Indian contingent on its return from the Commonwealth Games, saying the 'Golden Era' of Indian sports is about to dawn. He lauded the athletes for the record haul of medals at Birmingham. The PM hailed the revival of the country's…

The Times of India

NL Playoffs Ep 25: Commonwealth Games 2022, Premier League, F1

Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss India’s performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and, staying in England, the brand new season of the Premier League which has just gotten underway.

Newslaundry

We should get to see a Commonwealth Games medals table by population

WHILE the BBC and mainstream media coverage of the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been extensive, the simplistic “medals table” does not aid…

The National (Scotland)

Coventry forced into another postponement as Sky Blues squabble with rugby landlords

The Championship side have already seen one game called off and one moved away, and now another match has been postponed due to the state of the pitch after it was used for the Commonwealth Games

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Manchester Evening News

"Absolute joke": Wigan Athletic match OFF due to state of opposition's pitch amid ongoing row

Fans have been left frustrated by the decision

The Times of India

'We feel empowered to perform for India': CWG 2022 gold medalist Mirabai Chanu on meeting PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had interacted with them before they left for the Commonwealth games 2022 which motivated them to perform for India.

The Independent UK

Pitch battle concerns Coventry chief executive as another home game is postponed

The Sky Bet Championship club have been involved in a war of words with their rugby union landlords Wasps.

The Hindu

PM Modi hosts India's Commonwealth Games contingent

The Indian athletes produced a sensational show in Birmingham, claiming 61 medals, including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze.

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Janneke Schopman's hands-on approach has bought the best out of me: Jyoti

NEW DELHI: Indian women's hockey team forward Jyoti says chief coach Janneke Schopman's hands-on approach has helped her to make drastic improvements as she won a bronze medal on debut at the Commonwealth Games.

Daily Record

Eilish McColgan reveals Commonwealth Games medal plan and key role boyfriend Michael Rimmer played in glory

Scot produced the moment of Birmingham 2022 with her sensational gold in the 10,000m to emulate mum Liz.

The Times of India

'Golden age of Indian sports has just begun': PM Narendra Modi interacts with CWG 2022 Indian contingent

NEW DELHI: The golden period of Indian sports is knocking on the doors, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday as he hailed the gutsy show of the Indian contingent which returned with 61 medals from the Commonwealth Games.

Liverpool Echo

Man who woke up paralysed wins gold at Commonwealth Games

"It's just that sense of freedom that you don't have to rely on anybody else - it's all down to you"

The National (Scotland)

Commonwealth Games glory will inspire more than just youngsters - David Smith

AS the curtain came down on Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, those on the Team Scotland Achieve programme were treated to one more sporting…

The Hindu

A brave leap forward

India’s long jumpers are beginning to find their feet on the world stage. Sreeshankar’s historic silver and the consistent Muhammed Anees’ fifth place at the Commonwealth Games are the latest signs of encouragement. It’s now vital the athletes are not let down by the system

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Ciara Mageean outlines toll Covid took on her body ahead of Commonwealth Games

The Portaferry runner, who won silver in the 1500m, says she had three periods in the space of a month after contracting Covid-19

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