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Commonwealth Games Federation president Chris Jenkins with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. (Credit: @bhupendrapbjp/X)

India to tussle with Canada, Nigeria and two more countries to host Commonwealth Games 2030

April 16, 2025 2:09 pm

The future of the Commonwealth Games has looked uncertain over the past few years. Recently, Australia’s Victoria had pulled out of hosting the Commonwealth Games next year

What struck Commonwealth Games smack in the face was Victoria, Australia throwing their hands up in the air just two years before the 2026 edition, pleading their inability to host. (Reuters)

Can India improve at Athletics, swimming, gymnastics at CWG or should it sit and sulk about excluded sports?

October 23, 2024 8:45 pm

Future of team sports like cricket, hockey and rugby uncertain as Glasgow opts for lesser number of sports, athletes and venues

CWG Commonwealth Games 2026: Malaysia pulls out

Malaysia rejects offer to host Commonwealth Games citing short notice and insufficient funds

March 24, 2024 12:11 pm

The Games might have to be delayed by a year or downsized to reduce costs and make it lucrative for a host country.

Explained: Why Victoria pulling out threatens the very existence of the Commonwealth Games

July 19, 2023 7:26 am

The prohibitively high costs of hosting the CWG have meant not many are keen on taking on the mantle

Victoria pulled out but how was the Commonwealth Games started by a Canadian sports journalist angry at perceived American arrogance?

July 18, 2023 9:10 pm

Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of a blowout in projected costs.

Victoria withdraws as hosts of 2026 Commonwealth Games leaving CGF scrambling for hosts with less than 1000 days to go

July 18, 2023 9:23 pm

The 2026 Games had been scheduled for March 17-29 in the regional centers of Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton.

CWG champion Sanjita Chanu slapped with four-year ban by NADA

April 04, 2023 4:30 pm

Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu has been handed a four-year ban by the National Anti Doping Agency's (NADA) Disciplinary Panel for failing a dope test last year.

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Why CWG silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar has taken vow not to eat Kerala Porotta

August 16, 2022 7:28 am

A stray comment by his father and coach resulted in the India's No.1 long-jumper deciding to give up on his favourite meal till he wins Olympics medal

Medal winners will get DSP posts if Congress voted to power: Hooda

August 15, 2022 3:58 am

Hooda Sunday went to the village Myna (Rohtak) to attend a programme organised in honour of boxer Amit Panghal- who had won gold medal in the recent Commonwealth Games.

Lydia & Usha: Theirs was one of the most exciting rivalries on the athletics track

August 13, 2022 9:01 am

Lydia's ability to find the extra gear in the middle of a sprint and strong finish made her a worthy competitor. She broke a million hearts when she beat Usha in the 100 metres final at the Delhi Asiad of 1982.

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India to tussle with Canada, Nigeria and two more countries to host Commonwealth Games 2030

Can India improve at Athletics, swimming, gymnastics at CWG or should it sit and sulk about excluded sports?

Malaysia rejects offer to host Commonwealth Games citing short notice and insufficient funds

Explained: Why Victoria pulling out threatens the very existence of the Commonwealth Games

Victoria pulled out but how was the Commonwealth Games started by a Canadian sports journalist angry at perceived American arrogance?

Victoria withdraws as hosts of 2026 Commonwealth Games leaving CGF scrambling for hosts with less than 1000 days to go

CWG champion Sanjita Chanu slapped with four-year ban by NADA

Why CWG silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar has taken vow not to eat Kerala Porotta

Medal winners will get DSP posts if Congress voted to power: Hooda

Lydia & Usha: Theirs was one of the most exciting rivalries on the athletics track

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Abhinav Bindra shoots gold, Matsa, Malaika win their first Commonwealth Games medals

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