The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Games

Coventry’s opening home game postponed because of unsafe and unplayable pitch

The venue had been used for the Commonwealth Games rugby sevens tournament as well as concerts.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Gemma Frizelle brings her mum to tears as injured gymnast reveals she won gold despite only being able to bend a few days ago

The 24-year-old became the first Welsh rhythmic gymnast to top the podium in the hoop discipline with her triumph.

Wales Online · Aug 6, 2022

Hockey: Wounded Indian women eye NZ scalp to secure CWG bronze

BIRMINGHAM: The India women's hockey team would look to put the horrendous 'clock' controversy behind its back while eyeing a podium finish when it takes on New Zealand in the bronze medal match in the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

England’s gold medal hopes over as Australia dominate netball semi-final

England 51-60 Australia: Captain Natalie Metcalf has urged the hosts to ensure they don’t leave the Commonwealth Games empty-handed as they next face New Zealand for the bronze

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam for CWG, ends up with lawn bowls silver

LEAMINGTON SPA: Delhi-based Navneet Singh aspires to be a commercial pilot but he will be missing the entrance exam of a leading Indian airline on Sunday after playing a hand in India's first ever men's lawn bowls medal at the Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

Bajrang Punia happy to have won CWG 2022 gold playing his 'natural, attacking game'

NEW DELHI: 'Injury, 'recovery', 'gold medal'. These three words were heard often when the floor was opened for questions to Bajrang Punia. A day earlier, Bajrang successfully defended his 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG) wrestling gold.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

From Lionesses to missed chances: why elite success doesn’t always transform the grassroots

England women’s Euros triumph has created massive interest in the game, but elite success doesn’t necessarily benefit sport at a lower level

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022

Diamonds cut through Roses into the final

Australia's Diamonds have exacted ruthless revenge on champions England as they powered into the netball final at the Commonwealth Games with a 60-51 win.

AAP · Aug 6, 2022

CWG 2022: Dipika Pallikal-Saurav Ghosal lose in squash semifinals, to play for bronze

BIRMINGHAM: The Indian mixed doubles pair of Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal suffered a 0-2 loss to New Zealand's Joelle King and Paul Coll in the semifinals of the squash competition at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

Commonwealth Games: England fall short in defence of netball gold

Hopes of England defending their miraculous last-gasp Commonwealth Games netball gold medal were denied by Australia at the semi-final stage on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2022