The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Games

Gymnast hopes tearful gold will mean funds

Australia's Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva hopes her Games gold, silver and bronze will build rhythmic gymnastics' case for funding and inspire the next generation.

AAP · Aug 6, 2022

President, Prime Minister congratulate CWG medal winners Priyanka Goswami, Avinash Sable

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated Priyanka Goswami and Avinash Sable for winning Commonwealth Games medals in race walking and steeplechase respectively and hoped their feats will inspire millions.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

Jake Wightman wins Commonwealth Games bronze in 1500m to end summer hat-trick bid

Wightman was hoping to win three gold medals this summer and must now focus on the 800m at the European Championships later this month

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

CWG 2022: Mandhana blasts 61 as India post 164 for 5 against England in semifinal

BIRMINGHAM: Smriti Mandhana's elegant yet brutal knock of 61 along with Jemimah Rodrigues' useful 44 not out powered India to a healthy 164 for 5 against hosts England in the semifinal of the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

Youngest Aussie athlete wins diving gold

The youngest athlete on Australia's Commonwealth Games team in Birmingham, 14-year-old diver Charli Petrov, has won a gold medal.

AAP · Aug 6, 2022

Country's leader represents minnows at Commonwealth Games - but fails to win match

The country of Niue - a small Oceanic island nation - competed in the lawn bowls at the Commonwealth Games, and one of the athletes representing them was the country's head of government

Daily Mirror · Aug 6, 2022

43 Commonwealth countries unite to increase organ donation, tackle health inequalities

LONDON: As part of the Commonwealth Games legacy, 43 Commonwealth countries and 19 national and international organisations have come together to share expertise in organ donation and transplantation to save more lives globally.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

Commonwealth Games diver leaves fans wincing with huge belly flop

A diver representing Sri Lanka came crashing back to earth - quite literally - when he somersaulted and belly flopped during his final jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Irish Mirror · Aug 6, 2022

CWG 2022: Boxers Nitu Ghanghas, Amit Panghal storm into finals

BIRMINGHAM: Indian boxer Amit Panghal (51kg) displayed his class as he reached his second consecutive Commonwealth Games final while Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) also remained on course for a gold in her maiden appearance here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

CWG 2022: Boxers Nikhat Zareen, Nitu, Amit Panghal and Sagar Ahlawat storm into finals; Jaismine bags bronze

BIRMINGHAM: Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen, Amit Panghal and Sagar Ahlawat were among four Indian boxers who entered the finals of the Commonwealth Games here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022