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Maharashtra to give Rs 50 lakh to CWG gold medalists

Maharashtra to give Rs 50 lakh to CWG gold medalists

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 20:49

Maharashtra Government on Tuesday announced to give Rs 50 lakh each to gold medal winners from the state, for their excellent performance at the recently concluded Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2014: We can be proud of our silver medal winning effort, says Sardar Singh

CWG 2014: We can be proud of our silver medal winning effort, says Sardar Singh

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 18:04

India might have failed to break their Commonwealth Games title jinx for the second consecutive time but captain Sardar Singh has a lot of positives to take from the event and said the silver medal was a "well- deserved" achievement for the past masters of the game.

Hockey India inducts Hockey Patiala as new associate member

Hockey India inducts Hockey Patiala as new associate member

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 16:35

In its bid to develop the game at the grassroot level, Hockey India today inducted Hockey Patiala as its new associate member.

CWG 2014: Rousing welcome for silver-winning Indian hockey team

CWG 2014: Rousing welcome for silver-winning Indian hockey team

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 15:50

With a Commonwealth Games silver proudly hanging by their necks, the Indian men`s hockey team returned home to a rousing welcome by Hockey India (HI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), fans and friends at the Indira Gandhi International airport here on Tuesday.

Sushil Kumar most searched on Google during 2012 Commonwealth Games

Sushil Kumar most searched on Google during 2012 Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 15:45

The Indian athletes` brilliant performance in the Commonwealth Games created quite a buzz online as well with gold-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar being the most searched on Google.

CWG 2014: Rajeev Mehta, Virender Malik released for lack of evidence

CWG 2014: Rajeev Mehta, Virender Malik released for lack of evidence

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 23:01

IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta and unattached wrestling referee Virender Malik, who were arrested on different reasons, were today released after charges against them were dropped for lack of evidence, putting an end to their unsavoury ordeal.

I wasn`t in a drunken state, says IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta

I wasn`t in a drunken state, says IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 21:55

Relieved after the courts dropped alleged charges of drunken driving and assualt, Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta said that the entire case has been "represented in a wrong manner as he wasn`t driving in a drunken state".

CWG 2014: Charges against Rajeev Mehta, Virender Malik dropped

CWG 2014: Charges against Rajeev Mehta, Virender Malik dropped

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 20:48

Charges against Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary general Rajeev Mehta and senior international wrestling referee Virender Malik were dropped on Monday after two hours of negotiations.

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MEDAL TALLY

Country Gold Silver Bronze
India (IND) 15 30 19
England (ENG) 58 57 56
Australia (AUS) 47 42 46
Canada (CAN) 32 16 34
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It was disappointment to miss out on the gold time but we are satisfied with what we have achieved.

Sardar Singh

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