Powell out of Jamaican relay team at worlds

Last Updated: Thursday, September 1, 2011, 17:33

Asafa Powell pulled out of the Jamaican 4x100-meter relay team Thursday because he has not sufficiently recovered from a groin injury.

Bolt to run for redemption in 200, 4x100 relay

Last Updated: Monday, August 29, 2011, 18:51

Usain Bolt will only need about 20 seconds to show the world he is lightning fast and not just a little jumpy.

CWG scam: Jayachandran sent to 11 days’ judicial custody

Last Updated: Saturday, November 27, 2010, 16:44

A Delhi court sent former CWG OC official M Jayachandran to 11 days’ judicial custody in the case related to alleged financial bunglings in conduct of the Queen’s Baton Relay in London last year.

Queen`s Baton Relay documents being examined by CBI

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 22:10

The CBI is looking into complaints related to alleged irregularities in Queen`s Baton Relay (QBR) event and is examining documents pertaining to it.

Asian Games torch relay begins in Beijing

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 13:43

Chinese President Hu Jintao launched the Asian Games torch relay in central Beijing Tuesday, kicking off a 21-city nationwide trek that will end in Guangzhou for the start of the event on November 12.

CWG Queen`s baton accorded warm welcome in Indore

Last Updated: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 20:43

Commonwealth Games Queen`s Baton relay was accorded a warm welcome here on Thursday on its arrival from Ratlam.

Jat leader warns to disrupt Queen`s baton relay

Last Updated: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 20:32

Haryana unit of Akhil Bhartiya Jat Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti on Thursday threatened to disrupt the Queen`s baton relay for the coming Commonwealth Games in the state to press for their demand for OBC reservation.

Kochi all set to receive Queen`s Baton Relay on August 29

Last Updated: Friday, August 27, 2010, 20:15

The Queen`s Baton Relay, one of the greatest traditions of the Commonwealth Games, symbolising the gathering of people from across the commonwealth at a four yearly festival of sports and culture, will arrive Kochi on August 29.

Maharashtra wants Centre to reschedule Games` baton arrival in state

Last Updated: Monday, August 23, 2010, 21:18

Citing preoccupation of policemen due to festive season next month, the Maharashtra Government has requested the Centre to reschedule the arrival of Queen`s baton relay for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Anand, Jayalakshmi to be the first leg runners of QBR in TN

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 17:26

Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and athlete Jayalakshmi would be the first leg runners of the Commonwealth Games Queen`s Baton Relay (QBR) which will reach the state on Thursday.

Saina, Laxman, Narang participate in QBR

Last Updated: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 22:59

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, shooter Gagan Narang and India cricketer VVS Laxman were among several sportspersons who were the part of the Queen`s Baton Relay that arrived in Hyderabad.