CWG 2014 :News

Himachal CM congratulates CWG silver medallist Vikas Thakur

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 19:32

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Wednesday congratulated Vikas Thakur for winning silver in the 85 kg category in men`s weight lifting in the Commonwealth Games.

Mayookha Johny fails to qualify for long jump final

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 19:25

Indian athlete Mayookha Johny failed to qualify for the women`s long jump final at the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday.

Mandeep Jangra assures India of first boxing medal at Commonwealth Games 2014

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 19:25

Young Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra assured himself of a medal in his debut Commonwealth Games by advancing to the semifinals of the 69kg division after his opponent failed the medical test ahead of their quarterfinal bout, here on Wednesday.

2014 CWG: India hopeful of beating South Africa for semi-final berth in hockey

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 19:14

India will be looking to erase memories of their loss to Australia when they face-off against South Africa in their last group match for a place in the semi-finals of the men`s hockey competition of the 2014 Commonwealth Games here Thursday.

Four more Indian wrestlers assured of silver at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 19:12

Indian wrestlers continued their impressive showing in the 20th Commonwealth Games with Bijneesh Bajrang, Satyawart Kadian, Lalita and Sakshi Malik assuring themselves of at least a silver medal each by entering the finals of their respective events here on Wednesday.

Commonwealth Games: Pallikal-Chinappa stun World No. 1 Malaysian pair in doubles

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 19:03

Squash stars Dipika Pallikal and Joshana Chinappa made a big stride towards ending India`s medal drought at the Commonwealth Games by beating the mighty Malaysian pair of World No.1 Nicol David and Low Wee Wern in the women`s doubles here on Wednesday.

Sports minister assures CWG athletes will be paid in full

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 18:59

Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal today assured that Indian athletes, competing at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, will soon be paid their full daily allowance.

India's schedule on Day 7 at 2014 Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 11:31

Day 7 of the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is upon us. After a stunning show on Day 6, the Indian contingent will look to move up the medals table with a strong push today.