India targets 2nd position in CWG

Last Updated: Sunday, October 3, 2010, 09:02

The large Indian contingent is hoping to improve their medals tally during the Commonwealth Games.

India yet to get a medal in 8 of 17 CWG disciplines

Last Updated: Friday, September 3, 2010, 15:30

Indian athletes have traditionally done well in the medal standings of the Commonwealth Games but of the 17 sporting disciplines in the event, there are eight in which this edition`s host country is yet to open its account.

Rajapaksa approves court order to strip Fonseka of rank, medals

Last Updated: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 17:31

Former Sri Lankan Army Chief Gen Sarath Fonseka was stripped off his rank, medals and pension.

Kalmadi unveils CWG medals, hopes windfall for Indians

Last Updated: Friday, August 6, 2010, 21:04

Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Friday unveiled the victory medallions for the Commonwealth Games.

Medals galore but where is the cash incentive?

Last Updated: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 16:04

Indian athletes have swept the South Asian Games, fetching medals in almost all the disciplines but there has been no cash incentive or encouragement from the government, lamented chef-de-mission Paresh Nath Mukherjee.

Maha Guv honours cops with medals for fighting 26/11 attacks

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 21:35

Maharashtra Governor Kateekal Sankaranarayanan on Tuesday honoured 68 policemen, many of whom fought during 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, with medals for displaying bravery during the crisis.

Complainant welcomes Centre decision on withdrawing medals

Last Updated: Monday, January 4, 2010, 18:06

Madhu Parkash, the complainant in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case, today welcomed the Centre`s decision to withdraw police medals to officers who have been convicted by courts.

IAAF agrees that Semenya keeps title-South Africa

Last Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 16:47

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has agreed that South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800 metres world title, the country`s sports ministry said.

Reallocation of Jones` medals to be fast-tracked

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 08:40

The reallocation of US sprinter Marion Jones`s five medals from the Sydney 2000 Olympics will be speeded up to put an end to the case that has dragged on for years, the IOC said on Friday.