CWG 2014 :News

Commonwealth Games: Sharath Kamal, Anthony Amalraj shine in table tennis

Last Updated: Thursday, July 31, 2014, 09:17

Indian paddlers had a decent outing in the Commonwealth Games Wednesday with Achanta Sharath Kamal and Anthony Amalraj winning their respective mixed doubles third round matches before pairing up to win in men`s doubles as well, here.

India`s schedule on Day 8 at 2014 Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Thursday, July 31, 2014, 09:10

Day 8 of the XX Commonwealth Games will have 25 gold medals at stake. For India, the four gold medals available in wrestling will be of huge importance as there are hardly any other sporting events where the subcontinental giants can hope to win medals. And leading the charge will be Yogeshwar Dutt.

Five Indian boxers reach Commonwealth Games semi-finals

Last Updated: Thursday, July 31, 2014, 02:35

Indian boxers Pinki Jangra, L. Sarita Devi, Devendro Singh, Mandeep Jangra and Vijender Singh reached the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games in their respective categories at the SECC Hall here Wednesday.

Glasgow Games, Day 7: Wrestlers win four silver medals, boxers earn podium finishes

Last Updated: Thursday, July 31, 2014, 00:16

Indian wrestlers continued to excel winning four silver and a bronze medal while the boxers, led by young Pinki Jangra and World No. 3 L Devendro Singh, assured themselves of at least four podium finishes on seventh day of competitions in the 20th Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.

Indian pugilists assured of three bronze at XX Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 23:25

Experienced Laishram Sarita Devi and young Pinki Jangra assured India of at least two bronze medals after reaching the semifinals of the women`s light (57-60kg) and 51kg boxing competition respectively in the 20th Commonwealth Games, here on Wednesday.

Indian grapplers win four silver, one bronze at 2014 Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 23:17

Indian grapplers collected four silver and a bronze from the wrestling arena, a far cry from yesterday`s three-gold burst but still a creditable performance, as they swelled their overall tally in the sport to 10 in the 20th Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.

2014 CWG: All Indians, including Sindhu & Kashyap enter last 16

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 20:45

Indian medal contenders, P V Sindhu and Parupalli Kashyap notched up easy victories in the women`s and men`s singles events respectively to storm into the prequarterfinals of the badminton competition at the 20th Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.

I want to win a gold in Asian Games, says Sushil Kumar

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 19:45

Rio is at the back of his mind but for Sushil Kumar, one of India`s greatest Olympians, the immediate aim is to win a gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games, a stage where the decorated wrestler, surprisingly, is yet to taste success.