CWG 2014 :News

Commonwealth Games 2014: Phogat sisters reap rewards of years of toil

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 19:40

The Phogat sisters -- Babita and Vinesh -- won a gold each in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games, which was a culmination of a long and challenging journey that started a decade back, but their hunger to do well at the international level has not satiated as yet.

India could have won gold if facilities were better: Sushila Devi

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 19:12

Commonwealth Games silver winner judoka Sushila Devi feels India could have won a gold at the multi-sport event had the facilities been proper but hoped her feat will bring a change in judo scene in the country.

CWG 2014: Winning gold is dream coming true, says Dipika Pallikal

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 18:35

Squash Doubles gold winner Dipika Pallikal today said that Joshna Chinappa and she went to the Commonwealth Games with a goal of winning medals and to achieve the target was a dream come true.

Need to have physios, doctors during tournaments: Amit Kumar Dahiya

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 17:48

Indian wrestlers returned home from the Commonwealth Games with a rich haul of 13 medals, an achievement that became more creditable today after it was revealed by gold medallist Amit Kumar that they accomplished the feat without the assistance of any physios or doctors.

After CWG gold, Parupalli Kashyap eyes medals at World C`ship & Asiad

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 16:54

After winning an elusive gold at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games, ace Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap is now eyeing a medal at the upcoming World Championship and Asian Games.

Rajeev Mehta mulling legal action against Scotland Police

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 11:10

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary general Rajeev Mehta today reitirated that there was some serious confusion as no charges were framed against him in the alleged drunk-driving case in Glasgow and is now mulling legal action against Scotland Police for damaging his reputation.

Exceeded my own expectations at CWG: Sarita Devi

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 23:09

Woman boxer Sarita Devi today said she exceeded her own expectations by winning a silver medal in the just-concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as she had made a comeback to the sport after a gap of two years.

Kashyap, Sindhu, Guru return home to hero`s welcome

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 23:03

Having made the country proud by winning medals in the Commonwealth Games, shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap, P V Sindhu and R M V Gurusai Dutt today returned to their hometown here to a heroic welcome.