Commonwealth Games Baton Relay lands in Lankan capital

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 22:00

The Queen`s Baton Relay arrived in the Sri Lankan capital on Saturday as part of the run up to next year`s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

CWG Baton arrives in India, received by IOA officials

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 23:13

The Queen`s Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was given a ceremonial reception by top Indian sportspersons and officials, including IOA acting chief Vijay Kumar Malhotra, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday night.

IOA sets up 2-member committee for smooth conduct of QBR

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 20:33

Indian Olympic Association today set up a two-member committee of senior officials for the smooth conduct of 2014 Commonwealth Games Queen`s Baton Relay in Agra and here even as it decided to invite mostly Delhi-based 2010 CWG medal winners for the programmes on October 12 and 13.

CWG 2010: Delhi Court to take cognisance of charge sheet today

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 10:05

A Delhi court will today consider taking cognisance of the CBI charge sheet in the case of alleged financial bungling during the 2009 Queen`s Baton Relay in London.

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.

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.

Kalmadi to welcome Queen`s Baton in Pune on Thursday

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 21:36

Suresh Kalmadi, who has been battling various charges of corruption in the lead-up to next month`s mega-event, would be on his home turf of Pune on Thursday to receive the Queen`s Baton when it reaches the city.

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.