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Sri Lanka to host Commonwealth Summit in 2013

7 months ago
Australia, the host of the summit had assured Sri Lanka there were no plans to strip it of hosting rights to Commonwealth talks in 2013.  more...

Commonwealth: a nation’s dream deferred

2 years ago
Ushering into its 64th year of independence, India proudly calls itself the fastest growing world economy and a future world power. Indians no longer consider themselves a deprived […]  more...


Crickets at the Commonwealth Games?

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games have begun in Delhi, in fact we are into the fourth day of competition! As usual at the Commonwealth Games, Australia is dominating and again as […]  more...

CWG ads you never saw

2 years ago
People who see the outdoor displays (for Commonwealth Games 2010) will remember them for years to come, the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee had said six months before the event.  more...

The Commonwealth Games: Does anyone really care anymore?

2 years ago
The 2010 Commonwealth Games certainly created a spectacle over the past month. Unfortunately for the organisers, it was not the spectacle they had hoped for. Less than two weeks […]  more...

The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi- …

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.As well as many Olympic sports, the Games also include some sports that are […]  more...

Fazny Zavahir | Commonwealth Games more important than ever: London Olympics chief

2 years ago
The chairman of the London 2012 Olympics organising committee, Lord Coe, has said that the Commonwealth Games continue to have a significance far beyond the sporting arena.Lord Coe […]  more...

Indian ruggers ready for Commonwealth Games action

2 years ago
Grouped with Wales, South Africa and Tonga in the Commonwealth Games rugby sevens event, the Indian ruggers have little chance to go beyond the preliminary league stage.  more...

Indian ruggers ready for Games action

2 years ago
Sabi Hussain New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Grouped with Wales, South Africaand Tonga in the Commonwealth Games rugby sevens event, theIndian ruggers have little chance to go beyond the preliminaryleague stage but nonetheless would look to give their morefancied rivals a run for their money in front of home crowd.  more...

Dedicated traffic lane? OC sells CWG car stickers

2 years ago
If you thought that the Commonwealth Games dedicated traffic lane in Delhi was a corridor where only Games delegates could travel, think again. Because car stickers for the Games lane are being sold by the Organising Committee.  more...

Dedicated traffic lane? OC sells CWG car stickers

2 years ago
If you thought that the Commonwealth Games dedicated traffic lane in Delhi was a corridor where only Games delegates could travel, think again.  more...

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: FACTBOX - Commonwealth teams' reaction to setbacks

2 years ago
Leading Commonwealth countries explain their positions following the latest setbacks in preparations for next month's Games in India.   ENGLAND "We asked the Commonwealth Games federation to ensure that all of the […]  more...

CWG may add $5 bn to economy, create 2.5 mn jobs: Govt - The Economic Times

2 years ago
NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday said the ongoing Commonwealth Games may add about USD 5 billion to the Indian economy and create about 2.5 million […]  more...

Crickets at the Commonwealth Games?

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games have begun in Delhi, in fact we are into the fourth day of competition! As usual at the Commonwealth Games, Australia is dominating and again as […]  more...

Govt says CWG may add USD 5 bn to economy, create 2.5 mn jobs

2 years ago
New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) The government today said theongoing Commonwealth Games may add about USD 5 billion to theIndian economy and create about 2.5 million jobs in the nextfew years.  more...

Games will boost foreign direct investment in India

2 years ago
Source: The Hindustan Times, Oct. 4, 2010New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Monday said the 12-day Commonwealth Games will have a positive impact on the […]  more...

Commonwealth sports ministers want transparency in National Sports Federations

2 years ago
The Commonwealth sports ministers today unanimously resolved that all National Sports Federations should adopt internationally accepted good governance principles to ensure transparency and accountability.  more...

Commonwealth Sports Ministers want transparency in NSFs

2 years ago
New Delhi, Oct 4 (PTI) The Commonwealth Sports Ministerstoday unanimously resolved that all National SportsFederations should adopt internationally accepted goodgovernance principles to ensure transparency andaccountability during their fifth conference here.  more...

Commonwealth games

2 years ago
The commonwealth games have just started in Delhi and they attract a lot of attention from sport lovers worldwide. But what are the Commonwealth games? Let´s start with the […]  more...

''Incredible India'' floors Intl media with dazzling CWG opening

2 years ago
London/Melbourne, Oct 4 (PTI) "India has arrived" -- thissummed up the international media comments on the dazzlingopening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhiyesterday.  more...

Dandi march ecthed on sand cynosure of all eyes at the C'Wealth Games

2 years ago
The Dandi March etched on sand was the cynosure of all eyes at the opening of Commonwealth Games today as it rolled out into the middle to the tunes of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymn "Vaishnavo Janato".  more...

No show by tourists leaves bed & breakfast owners in Delhi disappointed

2 years ago
Poor tourist arrivals for the Commonwealth Games, beginning today, have left bed & breakfast providers in the national capital a disappointed lot.  more...

Commonwealth Games 2010: Scotland seeking security clarity ahead of opening ceremony

2 years ago
After reading this article on the telegraph website today the Commonwealth Games in Delhi still looks to be in crisis a day before the Opening Ceremony is due to take […]  more...

Prince Charles to leave for Delhi tomorrow

2 years ago
London, Oct 1 (PTI) Prince Charles and the Duchess ofCornwall will leave for Delhi tomorrow on a three-day visit todeclare open the Commonwealth Games.  more...

Charles, Patil to open Games, Delhi under security cover

2 years ago
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India and Britain resolved a protocol row by agreeing that Prince Charles and President Pratibha Patil will jointly declare the 19th Commonwealth Games open Sunday, an event for which a spruced up Indian capital has come under an unheard of security cover.  more...

SEMENYA INJURED, BUT KEEPS CWG HOPES ALIVE

2 years ago
The depleted track and field event is in danger of another high-profile withdraw- al if world 800m champion Caster Semenya fails to recov- er from a back injury. The 19-year-old is one of the bigge  more...

Commonwealth Games: Now is the time

2 years ago
It will be a different experience altogether for Indian gymnasts when they perform in front of the home crowd and perhaps the biggest ever challenge.  more...

6 Days to Go: Athletes start arriving for CWG

2 years ago
With just six days to go for the Commonwealth Games, athletes from all different countries have started arriving. And not all are complaining. Athletes from England who are […]  more...

6 Days to Go: Athletes start arriving for CWG

2 years ago
With just six days to go for the Commonwealth Games, athletes from all different countries have started arriving. And not all are complaining. Athletes from England who are […]  more...

Commonwealth countries wish India luck

2 years ago
The Commonwealth countries have expressed confidence that the Commonwealth Games, which kick start from October 3 in India will be a success.  more...

Common Unwealth

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games have been all over international news this week - maybe you've seen the embarrassing photos of rooms inside the games village smeared in filth. It's […]  more...

Come as a friend and go back as family: Suresh Kalmadi's message to athletes

2 years ago
"Come as a friend and go back as a family," is the message that Commonwealth Games organising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi today sent out to athletes and officials of the 71 Commonwealth countries.  more...

Beatings, torture and illegal killings by Police in India

2 years ago
Police bestiality, legal and official corruption in India todayIndia’s government has spent billions of dollars (some estimate it may eventually amount to 50 billion) on the Commonwealth Games […]  more...

Will the 2010 Commonwealth Games suffer another defeat?

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games is a stepping stone for international spotlight of those new emerging athletics in Commonwealth countries and also for more experienced athletics on the way to […]  more...

'India bribed 72 nations to get CWG'

2 years ago
India bribed 72 Commonwealth countries $100,000 each to get the hosting rights for the scandal-hit 19th edition of the Games, a media report claimed.  more...

India bribed 72 countries to get Delhi CWG

2 years ago
Delhi: India bribed 72 Commonwealth countries USD 100,000 each to get the hosting rights for the scandal-hit 19th edition of the Games which will start in Delhi from […]  more...

Want to know more & Plan your dates for Commonwealth Games?

2 years ago
With just a few days remaining for the Commonwealth Games (CWG), you must have made your plans! So, which is your favorite game - swimming, tennis, archery, weightlifting, […]  more...

Delhi Games teeter on 'knife's edge'

2 years ago
British team officials have warned the Commonwealth Games are on a "knife edge" over complaints of filthy housing and growing structural and security fears.  more...

Delhi Disaster

2 years ago
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aczfppx84pc] As the New Delhi Commonwealth Games approach on October 3 worries are mounting over security and safety issues amongst the Commonwealth countries. So far complaints have been raised about […]  more...

FACTBOX - Commonwealth teams' reaction to setbacks

2 years ago
Leading Commonwealth countries explain their positions following the latest setbacks in preparations for next month's Games in India.  more...

India being read riot act by Commonwealth Foreign Minister

2 years ago
A week before the Commonwealth Games open in Delhi, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna is set to face some difficult questions from foreign ministers of the 53-nation grouping […]  more...

FACTBOX - Commonwealth teams' reaction to setbacks

2 years ago
Leading Commonwealth countries explained their positions on Tuesday following the latest setbacks in preparations for next month's Games in India.  more...

Media & Broadcast Centre with the Capacity of 2000 Journalists open

2 years ago
Dismissing travel advisories issued by Commonwealth countries, Organizing Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Monday said no country had expressed concern or threatened to pull out of the Commonwealth Games after the Jama Masjid shooting incident.  more...

Four Countries Complain About Unliveable Conditions in Games Village

2 years ago
Amid all the gloom about chaotic preparations for the Commonwealth Games, there was at least one silver lining: the widespread applause for the ‘‘world class’’ Games Village at its soft launch on September 16. Unfortunately, the Organizing Committee has run into a rude reality check even on this front.  more...

No country expressed security fear after firing: Kalmadi!

2 years ago
No country has expressed securityfear and informed the organisers about pulling out of nextmonth`s Commonwealth Games after Sunday`s firing incident thatinjured two foreign nationals.  more...

Firing on tourists: Kalmadi meets Dadwal!

2 years ago
Against the backdrop of thefiring incident near Jama Masjid here, Commonwealth GamesOrganising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi today met PoliceCommissioner Y S Dadwal and discussed security-related issues.  more...

Firing near Jama Masjid will have no bearing on CWG: Randhir

2 years ago
New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI) The shooting incident near theJama Masjid here will have no bearing on the CommonwealthGames next month as foolproof security arrangements have beenput in place for the visiting athletes and officials, saidOrganising Committee vice-president Randhir Singh.  more...

Indian athletes aim for best-ever haul in Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
India have just nine athletics medals, including a gold, in the Commonwealth Games history but the country can look forward to a haul of at least six this time.  more...

Comm Games building certificates arrive

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is relying on Indian officials to provide bona fide building certificates for all of the sporting venues suspected of dodgy construction.  more...

Commonwealth Games 2010 are here. Delhi Calling

2 years ago
The countdown has long begun for the iconic Commonwealth Games 2010. The venue for the 2010 edition of the games is Delhi and the city administration has overdone […]  more...

Commonwealth Games 2010 are here. Delhi Calling

2 years ago
The countdown has long begun for the iconic Commonwealth Games 2010. The venue for the 2010 edition of the games is Delhi and the city administration has overdone […]  more...

2010 Commonwealth Games Map And Venue

2 years ago
The 2010 Commonwealth Games Map portrays the venues where the sporting events are to be held. The map displays the relative distance between each venue and the Games […]  more...

2010 Commonwealth Games Map And Venue

2 years ago
The 2010 Commonwealth Games Map portrays the venues where the sporting events are to be held. The map displays the relative distance between each venue and the Games […]  more...

53 Commonwealth nations, but 71 teams at Delhi Games

2 years ago
Did you know there are 53 Commonwealth countries but 71 teams are participating in the 19th Commonwealth Games here? This is among the many interesting facts on the […]  more...

Hooper denies issuing advisory on dengue!

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper denied issuing any advisory to participating CWG countries about a possible outbreak of dengue.  more...

53 Commonwealth nations, but 71 teams at Delhi Games

2 years ago
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Did you know there are 53 Commonwealth countries but 71 teams are participating in the 19th Commonwealth Games here? This is among the many interesting facts on the sporting jamboree that will take place Oct 3-14.  more...

No breach of deadlines in CWG stadia: Patil!

2 years ago
Union Minister of State for Youth affairs and Sports Pratik Prakashbapu Patil said there was no breach of deadlines in the completion of stadia facilities for conduct of the upcoming Commonwealth Games.  more...

After Poor Games Show Now Tourists have no Interest in CWG

2 years ago
It’s not just the Queen of England uninterested in coming to Delhi for the Commonwealth Games. Ticket sales by the Commonwealth Games Associations (CGA) show that even spectators from Commonwealth countries are not buying tickets for the Delhi Games 2010. As per sales figures, only 16,000 tickets have been sold so far by the 70 CGAs in-charge of selling the tickets in their respective countries. Interestingly, the Jamaican CGA, headed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell, has not been able to sell a single ticket till date.  more...

No breach of deadlines in CWG stadia: Patil

2 years ago
Kancheepuram (TN), Sep 1 (PTI) Union Minister of Statefor Youth affairs and Sports Pratik Prakashbapu Patil todaysaid there were no breach of deadlines in the completion ofstadia facilities for conduct of the upcoming CommonwealthGames.  more...

Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games is a multinational, multi-sport event which features competitions involving thousands of elite athletes from members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Organised every four years, they […]  more...

CWG 36 Days To Go: Traffic Poses The Biggest Threat

2 years ago
In a matter of days, hundreds of thousands of visitors from more than 85 Commonwealth countries will flood India's capital city for the Games. Yet with just 36 […]  more...

Queen's Baton arrives in State on September 1

2 years ago
The Queen's Baton for the Commonwealth Games, which journeyed through 70 Commonwealth countries and several States and Union Territories of India, will enter Karnataka from Tamil Nadu at 12.30 p.m. on September 1 and will be received by the President of the Karnataka Olympic Association K. Govindaraj at Chikkanahalli, a border village in Chamarajanagar district.  more...

Now, Ajit Pawar raises stink on 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games

2 years ago
The CYG, held between October 12-18, 2008 saw the participation of all the 71 Commonwealth countries and it was looked upon as a dress rehearsal for Delhi's Commonwealth Games.  more...

OC Officials in Clarification mood on London Allegations

2 years ago
In a series of startling disclosures, a suspended senior official of the Organizing Committee (OC) of the Commonwealth Games has alleged that Sanjay Mohindroo, the deputy director general and OC boss Suresh Kalmadi’s key aide had tried to appropriate over Rs 22 lakh from the funds meant for the Queen’s Baton relay inauguration in London last October.  more...

Deadline missed to certify Delhi venues

2 years ago
The Indian government has missed a deadline to certify all Commonwealth Games sporting venues are structurally sound and safe to operate following reports of dodgy building practices.  more...

CWG paper fraud: I`m innocent, says Kalmadi!

2 years ago
Suresh Kalmadi said that he was innocent in the alleged fraud in the bid documents that enabled him to be the complete in charge of the Commonwealth Games 2010.  more...

CWG original bid documents were tampered with: Reports!

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games faced another controversywith reports claiming that original bid documents of theDelhi event were allegedly tampered with to help SureshKalmadi become chairman of the Organising Committee (OC).  more...

CWG original bid documents were tampered with: reports

2 years ago
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) Already caught in corruptionscandals, the Commonwealth Games faced another controversywith reports today claiming that original bid documents of theDelhi event were allegedly tampered with to help SureshKalmadi become chairman of the Organising Committee (OC).  more...

Surprise dope testing for CWG athletes!

2 years ago
In its bid to make theCommonwealth Games a dope-free event, the organisers todaysaid participating athletes will be subjected to surprise dopetesting to deter them from taking banned drugs.  more...

Wonder how CWG OC slept for so long: Bishen Bedi

2 years ago
Amazed by the Delhi Commonwealth Games Organising Committee's laxity, spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi on Tuesday said the corruption allegations against it and the shoddy construction work at the venues have put paid to India's chances of hosting multi-sports events in near future.  more...

Commonwealth Games: Queens Baton Relay reaches Orissa

2 years ago
The Queens Baton Relay (QBR), one of the greatest traditions of the Commonwealth Games, reaches the Orissa at Jamsola Gate on Sunday and scheduled to depart from here on August 11 .  more...

Games Security to be Reviewed by 31 Countries

2 years ago
Security heads of 31 participating nations, including Pakistan, will take stock on Thursday of the security in Commonwealth Games village and venues where a four-layer protection will be provided during the fortnight-long mega sporting event here in October.  more...

Slaving for the Commonwealth Games: New Delhi 2010

3 years ago
Slaving for the Commonwealth Games: New Delhi 2010What a disgraceful and shameful nation India is, uncivilised barbarians, who are forcing their children to carry out extreme workout, burden on their shoulders to build the commonwealth stadium, as the Indian capital struggles to get ready for this year's Commonwealth Games. It will be interesting to see how many Commonwealth countries will raise the questions concerning the child labor, it pity, surely no athlete would want to set foot in any building built using child labourFrom:GreaterPakistanViews:2568 89ratingsTime:05:05More inNews & Politics  more...

 
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