CWG 2014 :News

Ministry seeks report from IOA on officials` arrest in Glasgow

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 22:09

The government has sought a report on how Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Secretary General Rajeev Mehta and international wrestling referee Virender Malik were arrested by Police Scotland during the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Friday.

CWG: Sachin Tendulkar praises women and differently-abled athletes

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 22:04

Differently-abled and women athletes, especially from the rural areas, Friday drew special praise from cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar as he advised Indian sportspersons to follow their dreams with a single-minded devotion.

Oil Minister felicitates Commonwealth medal winners

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 21:07

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today felicitated the medal winners of Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014, who are employees of oil PSUs.

Commonwealth Games is past, now hope to win gold in Asiad: Arpinder Singh

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 19:04

The triple jump bronze at the Glasgow is "history" and athlete Arpinder Singh is now looking forward to prove himself at the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, which will provide him with a stage bigger than the one at Hampden Park.

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.

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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