Australia`s Gold Coast named 2018 CWG host

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10:05

Commonwealth Games Federation named Queensland`s Gold Coast as the host of the 2018 Games, over Sri Lanka`s Hambantota.

Fennell to retire as Commonwealth Games Federation

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 14:27

Michael Fennell will retire from his role as president of the CGF after 17 years and is set to be replaced by Malaysia`s Prince Tunku Imran.

CGF slams Shunglu report, says statements inaccurate

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 14:15

CGF has slammed the Shunglu Committee report on the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of last year`s Commonwealth Games, saying its statements on the CGF`s role are "inaccurate and unsubstantiated".

Sri Lankan boxer`s hearing delayed

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 13:44

A hearing into the doping case of gold-medal winning Sri Lankan boxer Manju Wanniarachchi has been postponed until May, the Commonwealth Games Federation said.

CGF confirms dope flunk of Sri Lankan boxer

Last Updated: Monday, October 25, 2010, 15:16

Commonwealth Games Federation on Monday confirmed that Sri Lankan boxer Manju Wanniarachchi, who won gold in bantamweight category, tested positive for a banned substance during the CWG here.

Hooper denies issuing advisory on dengue

Last Updated: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 18:42

Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper denied issuing any advisory to participating CWG countries about a possible outbreak of dengue.

CGF takes stock of medical facilities in national capital

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 21:41

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Wednesday took stock of the medical facilities being readied by the Delhi Government for the Commonwealth Games to be held here from October 3 to 14.

We have not taken a step back: Kalmadi

Last Updated: Sunday, November 22, 2009, 20:29

Suresh Kalmadi has vehmently denied that he has given in to the demands of Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell and said that there was “give and take” from both the sides.

CWG delegates happy but give wake-up call

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 00:37

I have no doubt that 2010 Games can be great, provided all corrective measures are taken, Fennel said.

CGF suspends Fiji`s membership

Last Updated: Monday, October 12, 2009, 21:08

Fiji`s participation in next year`s Commonwealth Games received a rude shock after the Commonwealth Games Federation suspended the country`s membership from the CGF following it`s abatement from the Commonwealth last month.

Delegates inspect venues for second day

Last Updated: Friday, October 9, 2009, 22:02

Commonwealth Games Federation officials today inspected the venues for the 2010 edition of the Games for the second successive day.

CWG Federation delegates broadly satisfied: Delhi CM

Last Updated: Friday, October 9, 2009, 18:40

Commonwealth Games Federation delegates feel improvement is needed in road and transport system in the city for the mega sporting event, although they are broadly satisfied with the preparations, CM Sheila Dikshit said on Friday.