British MP raises Rs 246 cr Delhi CWG dispute in UK Parliament

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 13:46

British Parliamentarian Gerry Sutcliffe has raised Rs 246 crore dispute involving a Dutch broadcaster and authorities here related to 2010 Commonwealth Games in UK Parliament.

After IBL, Saina is focusing on Super Series, CWG and Asiad

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 16:21

After a splendid run in the Indian Badminton League (IBL), star shuttler Saina Nehwal is now hoping to do well in the upcoming Super Series events and next year`s Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

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.

45 workers died at CWG sites: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 16:18

As many as 45 workers died at the sites of Commonwealth Games during 2008 to 2010, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Don`t let sports facilities rust like Nehru Stadium: Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 16:42

BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday alleged neglect of sports infrastructure built with massive spendings for Commonwealth Games, saying the stadia and other facilities have been "allowed to rust owing to disuse".

Delhi`s Thyagraj Stadium is country`s first green stadium

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 22:46

Thyagraj Stadium, built by Delhi Government ahead of the Commonwealth Games, today earned the unique distinction of being the first green stadium in the country.

Sports Minister dissatisfied with CWG, Asian Games preparations

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 11:02

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh was far from impressed as he took stock of India`s preparations for next year`s Commonwealth and Asian Games.

Pakistan`s CWG participation in limbo

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 21:52

Pakistan could miss out on competing in next year`s Commonwealth Games as it has failed to send entries due to an ongoing tussle between the International Olympic Committee-recognised Pakistan Olympic Association and the state-controlled Pakistan Sports Board.

Scotland to splash country`s rich cultural heritage during 2014 Glasgow CWG

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 16:50

Organisers of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have unveiled the countdown of events.

CWG scam accused Suresh Kalmadi seeks AAA re-election

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 09:56

Commonwealth Games scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi is set to preside over a crucial two-day Congress of the Asian Athletics Association starting here on Sunday, which will also vote on his re-election bid as president of the continental body.

Tainted Kalmadi to seek re-election as AAA President

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 19:07

Tainted in the Commonwealth Games scam he might be, but a defiant Suresh Kalmadi will seek a re-election to the post of Asian Athletic Association`s President for a third successive term.