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Martin Hannan: Sevens final was advert for sport - Scotland's summer tour not so much

The Team GB amalgamation approach seems here to stay especially as the 2026 Commonwealth Games are currently kaput - why do the authorities Down…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2024

'My last dance in Paris': India's hockey star PR Sreejesh announces retirement

NEW DELHI: The celebrated Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh announced his retirement plans on Monday, stating that he will conclude his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics. Sreejesh, who has earned 328 international caps and participated in three Olympic Games, will compete in his fourth Olympics in Paris starting…

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2024

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya joins top Olympians in panel discussion on India's preparations for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024, Olympic bronze medallist and Hockey World Cup-winning team member Ashok Dhyanchand, Asian Games gold medallist and former World No. 1 double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi, Commonwealth Games gold winner boxer Akhil Kumar, Asian Games gold medallist archer Abhishek Verma, two-time…

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2024

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A fresh start the key to Aussie Bruce's Olympic dreams

Raising the bar takes new shape in Kyle Bruce's Olympic dreams after a decisive lift at the Commonwealth Games cost him a golden medal.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Scottish running legend Alastair Hay who competed in Commonwealth Games dies aged 38

Scottish running legend Alastair Hay - who represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games - has died aged just 38.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024

Celebrity swimmer Simpson's last roll of Olympic dice

The coach of pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson says the 27-year-old faces a stiff challenge to make Australia's Olympic team.

AAP · Jun 12, 2024

'Trash the brand': Comm Games chief takes on ex-premier

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief has taken a swipe at former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews over his move to stop the state hosting the 2026 event.

AAP · May 2, 2024

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Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav elected chairman of Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Hope Yet For Future Of Battered And Bruised Commonwealth Games

The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 edition last week, but according to former Olympic marketing guru Michael Payne "it would be wrong to write the event off just yet."

International Business Times · Mar 29, 2024

Malaysia rejects chance to host 2026 Commonwealth Games over costs

Malaysia said it had decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the costs involved

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

Australia's hope for Comm Games as Malaysia won't host

Australian hierarchy remain hopeful the Commonwealth Games can still be saved despite Malaysia rejecting an offer to step in as host of the 2026 edition.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Malaysia Says No To Hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games Over Cost

Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024

Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing cost

Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024

Victoria’s scrapped 2026 Commonwealth Games cost $589m in ‘significant waste of taxpayer money’, auditor general says

Report criticises government agencies for not working together and says the estimated $6.9bn cost of the event was ‘overstated’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024

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AAP · Mar 19, 2024

'Waste of money': Victoria's $589m Games bill revealed

Victoria's Auditor-General has lambasted a $6.9 billion cost estimate used by the state government to justify cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2024

Lifter Achinta Sheuli caught entering women's hostel at night, expelled from national camp

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter Achinta Sheuli has been expelled from the Paris Olympics preparatory camp after he was caught entering the women's hostel at night at NIS Patiala.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024

UK Athletics set to shun Birmingham in favour of Manchester for Olympic trials

The British Olympic trials are expected to be staged in Manchester rather than Birmingham this summer, raising further questions about the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Jaismine loses

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria loses in Olympic boxing qualifier, Indians exit early, Lakshya Chahar up next.

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Dynamite News · Feb 11, 2024

75th Strandja Memorial Tournament: Nikhat, Panghal shine as six Indian boxers storm into finals

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal put up a dominating show to enter the finals along with the four other Indian boxers at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Australia could co-host next Commonwealth Games

Co-hosts are being considered for the next Commonwealth Games, but Australia remain steadfast in wanting to keep the multi-sports event.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2024

Sports Ministry approves high jumper Tejaswin Shankar's continental tour participation in Europe

NEW DELHI: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Sports Ministry has granted approval for financial assistance to Commonwealth Games medallist Tejaswin Shankar. The assistance is intended to support his participation in continental tour events in Europe.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024

Man found dead on Bibby Stockholm 'lay undiscovered for 12 hours', roommate says

Former Commonwealth Games competitor Yusuf Deen Kargbo says he was not offered support after his roommate's death

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2023

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards

NEW DELHI: Four days after announcing her decision to return her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards, Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her honours on a pavement at Kartavya Path here on Saturday evening.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Jaismine, Arundhati ease into quarters at Women’s National Boxing Championships

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine and former youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary progress to quarterfinals of Women's National Boxing Championships.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

Cut budgets and focus on sport to save the Commonwealth Games

Letter: David Judson Viner on how and why the Games should continue to be held

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