Lusofonia Games preparations to be completed on time: official

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 14:08

The infrastructure required for hosting the Lusofonia Games in Goa would be ready well within the deadline, authorities have assured.

Goa Lusofonia Games in doubt due to shoddy preparedness

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 15:38

The third edition of the Lusofonia Games in Goa, scheduled to begin in November 2, could well be put off due to the state government`s failure to complete projects related to the event on time.

Goa freedom fighters against Lusofonia Games in state

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 16:19

Freedom fighters from Goa have expressed their resentment over hosting of the Portuguese Commonwealth Games, popularly known as Lusofonia Games, saying the event reminds people of the oppressive Portuguese regime they faced.

Records of drivers on job for Lusofonia Games to be checked

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 13:36

The state transport department will verify the background of around 500 drivers before they are recruited to ply the vehicles which will be hired for the forthcoming Lusofonia Games scheduled in November.

Lusofonia Games to be held on schedule, says Goa official

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 15:51

Concerns regarding infrastructure notwithstanding, the Goa Olympic Association on Monday maintained that the third Lusofonia Games here would be held on schedule.

No Brazil, Portugal football teams for Lusofonia Games

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19:15

As if the missed deadlines and shoddy state of preparedness weren`t enough, the organizers of the Lusofonia Games in Goa have been dealt another body blow with Brazil deciding not to send its football and volleyball teams.

Infrastructure on fast track in Goa ahead of Lusofonia Games

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 10:41

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that infrastructural facilities needed for hosting the forthcoming Portuguese Commonwealth Games will be in place ahead of schedule.

Funds for Portuguese commonwealth games missing: Parrikar

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 13:32

Rs.78 crore central government funds meant for hosting the Portuguese Commonwealth Games in Goa this year have "disappeared", Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Saturday.

Sold: Rs 57-crore Commonwealth Games’ aerostat to Goa for Re. 1

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 12:29

After snuggling in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for close to two years, the Rs 57-crore aerostat, used for creating special effects during the 2012 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, has been sold to the Goa government for a token amount of Re 1.