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Vijay Kumar
Dropping shooting from CWG 2022 a move to deny India medals: Vijay Kumar

Having bagged six medals, including five gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, and later translating that success at the 2012 London Olympics by clinching silver in 25m rapid-fire event, Vijay Kumar adds he is disappointed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) did not pursue the issue proactively for the common good of the Indian shooting fraternity.

  • Monday, 25 July 2022
PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi interacts with CWG-bound athletes, wishes them luck for the Games

Well aware of their back stories, Modi asked how the athletes overcame the hurdles in their lives.

  • Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Wrestler Satender punches referee during Commonwealth Games trials, gets life ban
Wrestler Satender punches referee during Commonwealth Games trials, gets life ban

Due to Satender's intervention at the mat, the 57kg bout between Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Aman was also stopped for a brief period.

  • Tuesday, 17 May 2022
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India To Take On Australia In Commonwealth Games Cricket Opener

Along with Australia and India, Group A also comprises of Barbados and Pakistan, while England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka will fight for supremacy in Group B.

  • Tuesday, 01 February 2022
Queen’s Baton Is Here!
Commonwealth Games 2022 | Queen’s Baton Reaches Puri For Relay

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Queen’s Baton Reaches Puri For Relay

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  • Saturday, 15 January 2022
Queen's Baton For 2022 CWG Arrives In Odisha
Queen's Baton For 2022 CWG Arrives In Odisha

It will then return to Bhubaneswar for the symbolic relay at the Kalinga Stadium where eminent sportspersons of the state will be present.

  • Saturday, 15 January 2022
Jhilli Dalabehera
Jhilli Dalabehera From Odisha Wins Silver In Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship

She finished second in the Commonwealth nations, behind Nigeria's Peter Stella Kingsley, who lifted 168kg (72 + 96).

  • Thursday, 09 December 2021
India To Field Hockey Teams At Birmingham Commonwealth Games
India To Field Hockey Teams At Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Considering the quarantine requirements of the CWG 2022, which ends on August 8, and the Asian Games, starting on September 10, hockey teams will not have sufficient time to prepare for the event.

  • Saturday, 04 December 2021
Hockey India Withdraws From 2022 Birmingham CWG Over COVID, Quarantine Rules
Hockey India Withdraws From 2022 Birmingham CWG Over COVID, Quarantine Rules

Hockey India reasoned that there is only a 32-day window available between the Birmingham Games (July 28-August 8) and the Hangzhou Asian Games (September 10-25).

  • Tuesday, 05 October 2021
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CWG 2018: Gold rush for India on penultimate day

Gold Coast (Australia): Indian athletes clinched as many as eight gold medals on the penultimate day of the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) being held in Gold Coast in Australia. India has 59 medals in total with 25 gold medals in the games so far. India has won 16 silver and 18 bronze medals till now […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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CWG 2018 : Indian cyclists disappoint on 2nd day

Gold Coast (Australia): Indian cyclists disappointed on the second day of the 21st Commonwealth Games as all of them failed to advance to the medal rounds in the prestigious meet here on Friday. Sahil Kumar, Ranjit Singh and Sanuraj Sanandaraj failed to qualify for the next round in the men’s cycling keirin first round heats. […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
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Commonwealth Games: Odia gymnast in finals; weightlifters shine

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ace gymnast Rakesh Patra on Thursday qualified for the rings apparatus final in the men’s artistic gymnastics event at the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG). Rakesh topped the rings apparatus qualifying competition with a brilliant 13.950 points in the rings event. He got 5.600 points for his difficulty level and 8.350 points for […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
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Commonwealth Games 2018: Odia athletes to watch out for

Bhubaneswar: As the whole world witnessed a glittering opening ceremony of the 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium in Gold Coast in Australia today, a total of eight Odia athletes are aiming to make Odisha proud at the 12-day mega sporting extravaganza. While Hockey ace Amit Rohidas will be the only […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
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CWG 2018: What's haunting the Indian Contingent in Gold Coast?

Bhubaneswar/Gold Coast: The Indian contingent enthusiastically hoisted the Tricolour at the Games Village in Gold Coast, Australia prior to the prestigious Commonwealth Games which is all set to begin from tomorrow. The Indian contingent is eagerly waiting to make a mark in the games while the sports enthusiasts of the country are looking forward to […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
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CWG 2018: Four Odia players in Indian women’s hockey squad

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Four female hockey players from Odisha, Sunita Lakra, Namita Toppo, Deep Grace Ekka and Lilima Minz have been picked in the Indian Women’s Hockey squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15. The 18-member women’s squad for the prestigious competition was announced […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
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