Commonwealth Games: India's overall performance at CWG has improved, says Anurag Thakur
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: India's overall performance at CWG has improved, says Anurag Thakur

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Anurag Thakur said, “India is performing well in the Commonwealth Games. We have done well in weightlifting to athletics and our overall performance has improved and India has won 61 medals and we also dominated Kenya in running events.” Shimla: Union Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said the country’s overall performance has improved in Commonwealth Games and “we are heading towards a new India.” Thakur said this while interacting with the volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Saghthan and the National Service Scheme at Peterhoff as a part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’. He also exchanged views of youths on issues like youth exchange program, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program, Border area program for NYKS and NSS, women empowerment and awareness, sustainable development, skill development and career counselling. Thakur urged the volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and the National Service Scheme to conduct a door-to-door tricolour campaign and called upon the youth to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

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DC Edit | Sports bodies must do better
2 years, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Sports bodies must do better

Deccan Chronicle  

The Indian sports scene is bubbling over with the enthusiastic performances of athletes and players across disciplines. For administering sport by the rule book and to be compliant with India’s own sports code, all sports associations and federations should be properly elected as per their Constitution. In the case of the Indian Olympic Association too, the top court has asked …

India's Overall Performance Improved in Commonwealth Games: Anurag Thakur
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Overall Performance Improved in Commonwealth Games: Anurag Thakur

News 18  

Union Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said the country’s overall performance has improved in Commonwealth Games and “we are heading towards a new India." Thakur said this while interacting with the volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and the National Service Scheme at Peterhoff here as a part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’. He also exchanged …

Commonwealth Games 2022: In which sports did India top the medal tally in Birmingham CWG?
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: In which sports did India top the medal tally in Birmingham CWG?

The Hindu  

India finished fourth in the overall medals tally in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Medal winners in wrestling Gold -Vinesh Phogat - Women’s Freestyle 53kg Gold - Ravi Kumar Dahiya - Men’s Freestyle 57kg Gold - Naveen - Men’s Freestyle 74kg Gold - Bajrang Punia - Men’s Freestyle 65kg Gold - Sakshi Malik - Women’s Freestyle 62kg Gold - Deepak Punia …

Was 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham India’s best CWG performance without shooting?
2 years, 5 months ago

Was 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham India’s best CWG performance without shooting?

The Hindu  

India ended its Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign in Birmingham with 61 medals, which included 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze Medals. A CWG campaign to celebrate and remember for #TeamIndia🇮🇳 India finishes 4⃣th with 61 medals -- fifth-best CWG medal haul.#CWG22India | #CWG22pic.twitter.com/lVwHGQWC85 — Sportstar August 8, 2022 However, one event that was absent at the Games was shooting, …

What the CWG tells us about Indian sport
2 years, 5 months ago

What the CWG tells us about Indian sport

Hindustan Times  

A 1-2 in the triple jump, a silver in the 3,000m steeplechase, a silver in the long jump, a silver and a bronze in the 10,000m race walk, a bronze in the high jump, a bronze in the women’s javelin — and all this without the talismanic Neeraj Chopra to boost the medal tally. India’s medal haul at the Commonwealth …

CWG 2022: Full list of 61 medals won by India at Birmingham Commonwealth Games
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Full list of 61 medals won by India at Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The Hindu  

India’s Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign ended on Monday with 61 medals, its fourth-best country in the standings in Birmingham. READ| Commonwealth Games: Was CWG 2022 India’s best performance without shooting? India won 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze medals to record its fifth-best medal haul in CWG history. Here is a look at the full Indian medal winners list …

Commonwealth Games: Results of Indian athletes and sportspersons in Birmingham
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Results of Indian athletes and sportspersons in Birmingham

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Commonwealth Games Results: India’s results from the 2022 Birmingham Games with scores updated as and when events conclude. Badminton Women’s singles: PV Sindhu beats Singaporean Jia Min Yeo 21-19, 21-17 to reach the women’s singles gold medal match Men’s singles: Lakshya Sen beats Singapore’s Jia Heng Teh 21-10, 18-21, 21-16 to enter the men’s singles gold medal match Men’s singles: …

CWG 2022 Day 11 Highlights: India finish fourth courtesy 22 gold medals
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022 Day 11 Highlights: India finish fourth courtesy 22 gold medals

Business Standard  

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 11 Highlights The Indian contingent picked four out of the five gold medals up for grab on the last day and finished fourth on the overall medals table of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in England. They edged out New Zealand with two gold medals and Scotland with 10 total medals to remain fourth on both …

Commonwealth Games: Watch | India top moments from CWG Day 10 as medal tally rises to 55
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Watch | India top moments from CWG Day 10 as medal tally rises to 55

Firstpost  

So far, Indian athletes have won 55 medals — 18 gold, 15 silver and 22 bronze — at the Commonwealth Games 2022. Commonwealth Games: India schedule, Results, Medals tally Sandeep Kumar made it seven medals in Athletics with a bronze in the men’s 10k walk. The final surge for India began with PV Sindhu beating Singapore’s Jia Min Yeo 21-19, …

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling

The Hindu  

The increase in gold medal count at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games should be an encouragement for the Indian wrestling contingent even though there were depleted fields in a few weight categories. While Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya cruised to his maiden gold, Worlds and Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia overcame a lean patch to showcase his aggressive game and clinch …

Commonwealth Games: Cricket comes to a full circle as history chasing India take on favourites Australia in the final
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Cricket comes to a full circle as history chasing India take on favourites Australia in the final

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The last time both sides clashed in such a high-profile match was in the 2020 T20 World Cup final at the MCG. The Commonwealth Games cricket tourney started with India vs Australia. It will end with India vs Australia as the two teams clash for the elated gold medal on 7 August, Sunday at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. India …

Commonwealth Games: Watch | Top India moments from Day 9 as medal rush continues
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Watch | Top India moments from Day 9 as medal rush continues

Firstpost  

India women’s cricket team and men’s hockey team also ensured a place in the finals after beating England and South Africa respectively. Sable challenging Kibiwot right till the end, finished second with National Record time of 8.11.20. first time after six #CommonwealthGames editions that a non-Kenyan athlete will stand on podium in this event #athletics pic.twitter.com/crQTY3JDv6 — Mihir Vasavda August …

CWG 2022 Medals Tally: Indian Rise to 5th Spot; Australia Extrend Lead at the Top
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022 Medals Tally: Indian Rise to 5th Spot; Australia Extrend Lead at the Top

News 18  

India’s medal tally continues to grow after a fantastic ninth day of CWG 2022 in Birmingham. With 13 gold, 11 silver and 16 bronze, the Indian contingent has so far secured 40 medals. Ravi Kumar Dahiya, star woman grappler Vinesh Phogat and 19-year-old wrestler Naveen claimed gold medals, with Pooja Gehlot, Pooja Sihag and Deepak Nehra getting bronze medals to …

Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian Flag Hoisted At Birmingham's CWG Village
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian Flag Hoisted At Birmingham's CWG Village

ABP News  

The Indian contingent took part in the flag hoisting ceremony at the Commonwealth Games Village, Birmingham, the English city hosting the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games. Indian Olympic Association Acting President Anil Khanna, IOA Treasurer Anandeshwar Panday, Anil Dhupar, the Deputy Chef de Mission for the Games, and Team India's Chef de Mission, Rajesh Bhandari were also present at …

India at Commonwealth Games 2022: Athletes ready to shine in Birmingham
2 years, 5 months ago

India at Commonwealth Games 2022: Athletes ready to shine in Birmingham

The Hindu  

Back in 2019, a cloud of uncertainty loomed over India’s participation in the Commonwealth Games. As many as 46 ambitious new artistic commissions and over 50 alignment projects have been planned for Commonwealth Games 2022. Shooting’s absence and Olympic javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra dropping out of the CWG with an injury will have a bearing on India’s medal tally. …

A glimpse of greatness: Best moments from the Commonwealth Games
2 years, 5 months ago

A glimpse of greatness: Best moments from the Commonwealth Games

The Hindu  

The Commonwealth Games has been a stepping stone to greatness for many super athletes over the years. Yes, Rathore was dropped from the Indian squad for the Commonwealth Games in 2002 by the government, despite shooting brilliantly in the World Championship in Lahti, Finland, a few days before the Games. Champion of champions For sure, the two gold medals in …

IOA Announces 322-Member India Contingent for Birmingham Commonwealth Games
2 years, 5 months ago

IOA Announces 322-Member India Contingent for Birmingham Commonwealth Games

News 18  

The Indian Olympic Association on Saturday announced a 322-strong contingent including 215 athletes and 107 officials and support staff for the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The Games are scheduled to be held in British city from July 28 to August 8, and the India contingent will look to improve upon its Gold Coast 2018 CWG performance, where it finished third …

215-member Indian squad for the Commonwealth Games
2 years, 6 months ago

215-member Indian squad for the Commonwealth Games

Hindustan Times  

A 215-member Indian squad will be heading to the Commonwealth Games, to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, comprising 108 male and 107 female athletes. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur with Indian contingent during the kit unveiling and send-off ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, in New Delhi. “Rs.10 lakh will be awarded to silver …

Commonwealth Games: Cash prize of ₹20 lakh for every Indian gold medallist
2 years, 6 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Cash prize of ₹20 lakh for every Indian gold medallist

The Hindu  

Buoyed by a line-up of many sponsors supporting the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games, the Indian Olympic Association on Thursday announced a hefty prize of ₹20 lakh for every gold medallist. In a warm send-off function here on Thursday in which the smart playing and training kit for the team was also unveiled in the presence of many leading …

Indian CWG 2022 Squad Members Ooze Confidence at Ceremonial Send-off
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian CWG 2022 Squad Members Ooze Confidence at Ceremonial Send-off

News 18  

Members of the Indian squad for Commonwealth Games 2022 oozed confidence in a glittering and warm send-off ceremony held on Thursday. Some other prominent athletes present included the likes of Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, sprint stars Dutee Chand and Hima Das, Asian Boxing Championships Gold Medallist Shiva Thapa and boxer Amit Panghal, among others. “This Indian CWG squad is definitely …

Hockey India should have consulted government before pulling out of CWG - Anurag Thakur
3 years, 3 months ago

Hockey India should have consulted government before pulling out of CWG - Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday came hard on Hockey India for unilaterally deciding to pull out of next year's Commonwealth Games, saying the national federation must consult the government before taking any such step. Thakur's strong statement came after Hockey India on Tuesday pulled out of next year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games, citing COVID-19 concerns and the U.K.'s discriminatory quarantine …

Commonwealth Games Federation President hails legacy of 2010 Delhi CWG on 10th anniversary
4 years, 3 months ago

Commonwealth Games Federation President hails legacy of 2010 Delhi CWG on 10th anniversary

Firstpost  

The Delhi Commonwealth Games, the biggest multi-sport event to be staged in India, ran from 3-14 October, 2010 and saw over 4,000 athletes compete across 21 disciplines. New Delhi: Commonwealth Games Federation President Louise Martin on Saturday highlighted the positive legacy created by Delhi 2010 on the 10-year anniversary of the Commonwealth Games in India. Delhi 2010, which marked the …

Commonwealth Sport Movement is more relevant than ever, says CWG federation
5 years, 3 months ago

Commonwealth Sport Movement is more relevant than ever, says CWG federation

The Hindu  

The Commonwealth Games Federation has asserted the continuing relevance of the CWG in the wake of Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra’s “low standard” remark and said the country has a vital role to play. CGF Chief Executive David Grevemberg said that India’s concerns over the dropping of shooting from the 2022 CWG in Birmingham will be addressed when they …

Commonwealth Games Federation, Sports Ministry refuse to react on Narinder Batra's controversial 'waste of time' comment
5 years, 3 months ago

Commonwealth Games Federation, Sports Ministry refuse to react on Narinder Batra's controversial 'waste of time' comment

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New Delhi: The Sports Ministry and the Commonwealth Games Federation on Wednesday evaded queries on Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra’s assertion that the Commonwealth Games was a waste of time and the country should consider a permanent pull out from the quadrennial event. When contacted, a sports ministry official refused to comment on Batra’s assertion, saying “at this stage …

Vijender, Sathiyan oppose Narinder Batra’s CWG pullout call
5 years, 3 months ago

Vijender, Sathiyan oppose Narinder Batra’s CWG pullout call

The Hindu  

The athletes reacted with anger but the officialdom chose to weigh its words before responding to Indian Olympic Association chief Narinder Batra’s assertion that the Commonwealth Games is a waste of time and the country should consider a permanent pullout. “It is not acceptable,” said one of India’s currently most successful table tennis players Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, who claimed two silvers …

Commonwealth Games has no standard, says IOA chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Commonwealth Games has no standard, says IOA chief

The Hindu  

Terming the Commonwealth Games a sub-standard competition, Indian Olympic Association president, Narinder Batra, strongly pitched for India’s withdrawal from the 2022 edition in Birmingham. India has been seething over the axing of shooting from the competition but Batra sought to go beyond and stated that India should be competing at events of better quality in order to improve. But my …

India's Comeback at the Commonwealth Games: A Story of Triumph and Controversy
6 years, 8 months ago

India's Comeback at the Commonwealth Games: A Story of Triumph and Controversy

Live Mint  

India's performance at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2018 has been a mixed bag of success and disappointment. While the country shone brightly in certain sports, such as shooting, table tennis, and javelin, there were also notable controversies and protests. Despite the controversy, India's athletes brought home a total of 66 medals, including 15 gold, solidifying their position as a rising …

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