CWG: Govt nod sought to prosecute former NDMC Chairman

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 16:18

CBI has sought govt permission to prosecute former NDMC Chairman Parimal Rai in connection with graft in contracts during 2010 Commonwealth Games.

CBI questions Kalmadi in Rs 70 cr CWG contracts

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 16:50

Former CWG Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi was on Thursday questioned by CBI for alleged irregularities in over Rs 70 crore contracts given to a Mauritius-based company for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

CWG scam: CBI set to grill Suresh Kalmadi again

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 10:29

The CBI is likely to question former IOC chief Suresh Kalmadi in connection with alleged irregularities in Rs 70-crore contract given to a firm Event Knowledge Systems (EKS) for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

SAI steps into gymnastics crisis, forms seven-member committee

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 17:43

In the absence of a recognised gymnastic federation, the Sports Authority of India has took the onus on itself and formed a high-level committee to provide the country`s gymnasts best training facilities and prepare them for next year`s Commonwealth and Asian Games.

Swim champ Stephanie Rice rethinking about Glasgow comeback

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 17:07

Sydney: Triple Olympic champion Stephanie Rice has said that she is still pondering upon her decision to make a comeback in the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Musical chairs at Railways stalls promotions of boxers

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 15:58

Close to three years have passed since boxer Manoj Kumar was promised a promotion but it still remains a promise due to new ministers taking charge every few months.

Stephanie Rice to attempt comeback for 2014 Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 17:56

Triple Olympic champion swimmer Stephanie Rice has confirmed that she will attempt a comeback to the sport for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

CWG case: Summons against 3 Swiss Timing officials sent to MHA

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 13:37

CBI has forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) the summons to be served abroad to three officials of Switzerland-based Swiss Timing Limited, for their alleged role in a 2010 Commonwealth Games related corruption case in which Suresh Kalmadi among others is facing trial.

Advani expects Lok Sabha polls in 2013

Last Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 21:52

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday said the elections might take place in 2013.

Football to open 2013 Lusofonia Games

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 16:38

A game of football will open the 2013 Lusofonia Games in Goa, which will be thrown open in November this year.

Cycling should have grown faster in India: UCI chief

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 16:42

International Cycling Union (UCI) Chief Pat McQuaid feels that India should have grown faster in the sport after getting a launch-pad like the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Sports ministry cleared Sacheti`s name as advisor: Manohar Parrikar

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 18:21

Amid controversy over the appointment of tainted Commonwealth Games official, Rajkumar Sacheti as "advisor" for this year`s Lusofonia Games, the Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today said his government had no alternative but to go ahead as Sacheti`s name was cleared by Union Sports Ministry.