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Sanjita Chanu demands apology from IWF after being cleared of doping charg
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 12 (ANI): After the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) dropped the doping charge against Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu, the two-time Commonwealth Games gold-medallist expressed elation while demanding an apology from the federation.
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2022 Birmingham Games delayed by a day: CGF
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], June 11 (ANI): The start of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been delayed by a day after the coronavirus pandemic had a 'significant impact' to the international sporting calendar, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced.
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AFI nominates Neeraj Chopra for Khel Ratna Award, Dutee Chand, 3 others fo
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has nominated Commonwealth Games and Asian Games gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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NSNIS Patiala draws up draft of revamped admission policy in sports coachi
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Going forward, 46 eminent athletes will be getting direct admission to the flagship diploma course every year in sports coaching at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala.
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CGF shares self-assessment tool to all CGA to apply for Birmingham 2022 te
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 21 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Thursday shared self-assessment tool and grant application form to all Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) to apply for the Birmingham 2022 Team Preparation Grant.
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Table Tennis star Manika Batra details her routine during lockdown period
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Ace Indian paddler and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Manika Batra said that reading books, meditation, and watching TV series are some of the activities she has indulged in during the coronavirus enforced nationwide lockdown.
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CGF Athletes Advisory Commission launches new strategy for athletes
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 15 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Athletes Advisory Commission on Friday launched a new strategy to ensure the athletes' voice remains at the heart of Commonwealth Sports Movement decisions up to Birmingham 2022 and beyond.
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Top female pole vaulters to face the bar in Ultimate Garden Clash
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Quai Antoine [Monaco], May 15 (ANI): In the second edition of the Ultimate Garden Clash, three of the world's best female pole vaulters-- Olympic champion Katerina Stefanidi, two-time US indoor champion Katie Nageotte and Commonwealth Games champion Alysha Newman-- will face-off in a virtual
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CGF initiates process for Birmingham 2022 team preparation grant
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 14 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will send the application form and the self-assessment tool on May 18 to all Commonwealth Games Associates (CGA) to apply for the Birmingham 2022 Team Preparation Grant.
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Eoin Morgan backs T10 format to be part of Olympics
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 5 (ANI): England limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan has backed the T10 format to be a part of Olympics.
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Commonwealth Games Federation agrees on partnership with Global Esports Fe
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 4 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has agreed on an exploratory partnership with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) that aims to develop a Commonwealth Esports strategy.
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Ponting gets nostalgic, shares 1998 Commonwealth Games jacket picture
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): Remembering the loss at the hands of South Africa in Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games in 1998, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting on Sunday shared a picture of his jacket that he used in the event.
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