CWG 2014 :News

No recognition in sight, shooter Jitu Rai mulls migration from UP

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 15:30

Ace shooter Jitu Rai may have added a Commonwealth Games gold to his ever-increasing tally of medals but the Lucknow-based `Pistol King` is unhappy with the Uttar Pradesh government`s ignorance towards his achievements and is mulling migration from the state.

Only 4 out of 12 medallists tested for doping: Weightlifting coach

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 21:21

Indian weightlifters and doping have finally parted ways, feels a relieved women`s team coach Hansa Sharma, who was at the background as the country`s lifters bagged as many as 12 medals at the Commonwealth Games, thus burying the ghosts associated with the doping menace.

It`s now or never for Indian squash, says disheartened Dipika Pallikal

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 21:13

Squash sensation Dipika Pallikal hopes her and Joshana Chinappa`s path-breaking doubles gold at the Commonwealth Games raises the profile of the racket sport in India and all stakeholders make a "much needed" effort to meet the dearth of world-class tournaments in the country.

CWG 2014: Haryana govt raises cash award for medal winners

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 19:14

The Haryana government today increased the cash award for the medal winners of Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, besides appointing shooter Anisa Sayyed for the post of Assistant Director in the Sports Department of the State.

I need more sponsors to achieve Olympic success: Apurvi Chandela

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 15:55

Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold medallist Apurvi Chandela dreams of raising the bar by achieving glory at the Olympics but the young markswoman says her goal can be fulfilled only if more sponsors and specialised coaches come forward to help her.

Telangana govt plans `sports city` around Hyderabad

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 23:57

The Telangana government plans to develop a `sports city` around the state capital which would host top level tournaments and help in training sports persons, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said here on Wednesday.

Wrestlers looking for a better show at upcoming Asian Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 20:55

Having put up a great show at the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games, the Indian grapplers are now eyeing an even better performance at the upcoming Asian Games, ti be held in Incheon, Korea.

Babita Kumari battled ligament tear to win gold at 2014 Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 20:27

Wrestler Babita Kumari on Wednesday revealed that she went against the advise of the doctor, who suggested her not to compete at the Commonwealth Games as her ligament tear injury was serious, and fought her way to a first-place finish, taking home the gold medal.