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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets Commonwealth Games Federation President,
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with the President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Chris Jenkins OBE in Gandhinagar and discussed future development of the sports sector and upcoming international sports events to be held in India, according to a release.
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Pullela Gopichand expresses disappointment following Badminton's exclusion
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Indian badminton coach Pullela Gopichand expressed his disappointment following Badminton's omission from the upcoming Commonwealth Games, which are scheduled to take place in Glasgow in 2026.
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Big blow for India as wrestling, field hockey, badminton, cricket, table t
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The sporting event's return to the Scottish city after 12 events would not be as bright for the Indians as some of their best medal-scoring sports have been removed from the schedule. The CWG 2026 will be featuring only 10 sports across four venues placed within an eight-mile corridor, or
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Australia: Victoria State to pay USD 243 million for pulling out as Common
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A joint statement by Victoria’s Premier said, The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Commonwealth Games Federation Partnerships (CGFP), Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA), and the State of Victoria have settled all their disputes regarding the cancellation of the multi-hub regional Victori
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"Hugely disappointing": Federation reacts after Victoria pulls out of host
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"We were informed today that the Victorian Government has walked away from their agreement to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is hugely disappointing for the Commonwealth Sport Movement, for athletes around the Commonwealth and the Organising Committee who are well advanced in their p
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India makes strong case for inclusion of wrestling, archery, kabaddi at CW
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Indian delegation, led by IOA President PT Usha along with its Acting CEO and Joint Secretary Kalyan Chaubey and Executive Council Member Lt Gen Harpal Singh (Retd.) met the CGF President Dame Louise Martin and her team to discuss & deliberate topics for the development of Indian spo
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Katie Sadleir among global sports administrators to discuss Esports in Ind
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Since taking charge last year, the former Olympian swimmer Sadlier has encouraged the development of Esports globally and has also initiated the inclusion of the sport at the Commonwealth Games, considering the active engagement of under-30 age group in Esports.
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Olympian Katie Sadleir named Commonwealth Games Federation CEO
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], August 17 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Tuesday announced that New Zealand's Katie Sadleir has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Seven new members appointed to CGF Anti-Doping and Medical Commission
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 21 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has confirmed seven new members for its Anti-Doping and Medical Commission following an open recruitment process that saw successful candidates appointed from all six regions of the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth archery, shooting championships to be held in 2022 cancelled
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The inaugural edition of the Commonwealth Archery and Shooting Championships, which was set to be held in Chandigarh next year has been cancelled, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced.
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IPC, CGF ink agreement to strengthen para-sports
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], November 25 (ANI): The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) have signed a new co-operation agreement to strengthen para-sport at the Commonwealth Games.
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ICC, CGF announce qualification process for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth G
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], November 18 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced the qualification process for women's cricket, which makes a historic appearance at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, scheduled from July 28 to August 8.
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