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IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta said during a press conference here that it will approach the government with the proposal to host the Games.

IOA floats idea of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

Nov 14, 2019 21:38

IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta said during a press conference here that it will approach the government with the proposal to host the Games. read more

The 31-year-old Kumar, who won the 69kg title at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a silver in 2014 (77kg), tested positive for Ostarine, media reports said.

Four-year doping ban for India’s Commonwealth weightlifting champ

Nov 05, 2019 12:41

The 31-year-old Kumar, who won the 69kg title at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a silver in 2014 (77kg), tested positive for Ostarine, media reports said. read more

PV Sindhu, who has been struggling of late, beat Li 21-15 21-13 in a match that last 44 minutes.

French Open: PV Sindhu begins with easy win over Michelle Li

Oct 22, 2019 21:34

PV Sindhu, who has been struggling of late, beat Li 21-15 21-13 in a match that last 44 minutes. read more

The spotlight will also be on two very impressive debutants -- Manju Rani (48kg) and Jamuna Boro -- besides last edition’s bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain (69kg).

World Boxing Championships: Seasoned Mary Kom leads India’s pursuit of gold

Oct 11, 2019 14:58

The spotlight will also be on two very impressive debutants -- Manju Rani (48kg) and Jamuna Boro -- besides last edition’s bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain (69kg). read more

Chopra, one of India’s few world-class athletes, was expected to shine in the recent World Athletics Championships in Doha, but injury sidelined him for almost the entire 2019 season.

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra to return after elbow surgery

Oct 09, 2019 19:26

Chopra, one of India’s few world-class athletes, was expected to shine in the recent World Athletics Championships in Doha, but injury sidelined him for almost the entire 2019 season. read more

Overworked coaches and creaking infrastructure means Indian gymnastics has failed to advance since Dipa’s high at Rio 2016

Gymnastics in India on a downward spiral

Oct 04, 2019 09:08

Overworked coaches and creaking infrastructure means Indian gymnastics has failed to advance since Dipa’s high at Rio 2016 read more

We win 70 medals, 100 medals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) while at the Olympics, we get stuck at two (medals),” IOA President Batra

Commonwealth Games a waste of time and money - India Olympic chief

Sep 25, 2019 18:33

We win 70 medals, 100 medals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) while at the Olympics, we get stuck at two (medals),” IOA President Batra read more

Commonwealth Games a waste of time and money - India Olympic chief

Sep 25, 2019 18:33

We win 70 medals, 100 medals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) while at the Olympics, we get stuck at two (medals),” IOA President Batra read more

One of India’s biggest medal prospects at the Rio Olympics, Vinesh’s campaign ended in agony in the quarterfinals of the women’s 48kg freestyle category after suffering a career-threatening knee injury.

Vinesh Phogat eyeing to make up for Rio disappointment in Tokyo

Sep 23, 2019 20:39

One of India’s biggest medal prospects at the Rio Olympics, Vinesh’s campaign ended in agony in the quarterfinals of the women’s 48kg freestyle category after suffering a career-threatening knee injury. read more

Before Panghal shifted to 52kg, he was a class act in the 49kg, winning silver at the Commonwealth Games, followed by a gold at the Asian Games.

Ducking, weaving, raging: How Amit Panghal boxed his way on to the top

Sep 22, 2019 08:39

Before Panghal shifted to 52kg, he was a class act in the 49kg, winning silver at the Commonwealth Games, followed by a gold at the Asian Games. read more

Amit Panghal is one of India’s biggest medal hopes even in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Panghal will fight in the same weight category even in the Olympics.

Amit Panghal: All you need to know about India’s boxing sensation

Sep 20, 2019 16:44

Amit Panghal is one of India’s biggest medal hopes even in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Panghal will fight in the same weight category even in the Olympics. read more

A proven force, Vinesh has big medals in her kitty from Commonwealth Games to Asian Games. From Tuesday she would chase that elusive world title, which will also ensure her entry at the Tokyo Olympics.

Vinesh Phogat needs to keep her concentration from zero to six minutes: Coach Akos

Sep 16, 2019 12:29

A proven force, Vinesh has big medals in her kitty from Commonwealth Games to Asian Games. From Tuesday she would chase that elusive world title, which will also ensure her entry at the Tokyo Olympics. read more

CWG silver medalist Dipika Pallikal opens up on why the idea of short-team coaches is not a long-term solution to fix coaching woes in squash.

Dipika Pallikal urges national squash federation to come up with ‘long-term solution’ to fix coaching woes

Sep 14, 2019 15:18

CWG silver medalist Dipika Pallikal opens up on why the idea of short-team coaches is not a long-term solution to fix coaching woes in squash. read more