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Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha is confident about securing the hosting rights of the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. “Tomorrow we are leaving for Glasgow. I am confident that people’s hope will be fulfilled. I am positive. Just wait for 2-3 days,” Usha said…
The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, naming Ahmedabad as the “ideal” venue because of its “world-class stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and a passionate sporting culture”. The decision comes days after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) gave its nod to the move…
Two Pakistani boxers have gone missing in Birmingham after the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games, the national federation said on Wednesday. Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) secretary Nasir Tang confirmed the news that boxers Suleman Baloch and Nazeerullah disappeared a couple of hours before the team’s departure for Islamabad. The Birmingham CWG ended on Monday “The…
The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham was one of the most successful campaigns for India, with it winning 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze medals. Australia finished on the top of the medals tally with 176 medals (67 gold, 57 silver, 54 bronze), followed by England at 174 (57 gold, 66 silver, 53 bronze)….
The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat. State Premier Daniel Andrews said the initial estimated Aus$2 billion (US$1.36 billion) needed to hold the Games would more likely be around Aus$7 billion,…
