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July 23, 2014 11:52 AM

UNICEF goodwill envoy Tendulkar to be part of CWG opening

Global Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar is set to play a special part in today's opening ceremony of the 20th Commonwealth Games, CWG, being held at Glasgow, Scotland. Tendulkar will form part of the ceremony in his capacity as UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador. Lord David Puttnam, ...

July 23, 2014 9:35 AM

Pak court rebukes police in teen cricketer's suicide case

A Pakistani court today rebuked the police for harassing the family of a young girl cricketer who allegedly committed suicide after the head of a government cricket club demanded sexual favours from her to get her selected in the national team.The mother of 17-year-old cricketer Haleema had filed a ...

July 23, 2014 9:30 AM

Two Indian athletes pull out of CWG contingent

The Indian contingent suffered a jolt today with two athletes pulling out of the Commonwealth Games, starting in Glasgow tomorrow. Sachin Roby, who was to take part in the men's 4x400 metres relay, would not be able to participate in the event due to jaundice, while para-athlete Sachin Chou...

July 23, 2014 8:29 AM

20th Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow tonight

The 20th Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow, Scotland tonight. Described as the third-biggest multi-sporting event after the Olympics and the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games will witness around 4,500 athletes competing for 261 medals spread over 17 sports. For the first time, 22 para-sport even...

July 23, 2014 7:49 AM

20th Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow in Scotland

The big over 200-player Indian contingent is all set to rock the 20th Commonwealth Games, which begin in Glasgow, Scotland today. After hosting the Games for the first time in 2010, and bagging their highest ever over 100 medals, India is eyeing to better it's last performance and return ho...

July 22, 2014 10:00 PM

20th Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow tomorrow

The big over 200-player Indian contingent is all set to rock the 20th Commonwealth Games, which begin in Glasgow, Scotland tomorrow. After hosting the Games for the first time in 2010, and bagging their highest ever over 100 medals, India is eyeing to better it's last performance and return...

July 22, 2014 7:52 PM

Commonwealth Games: PM conveys good wishes to Indian contingent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed good wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the 20th Commonwealth Games, CWG beginning at Glasgow on Wednesday. Mr Modi expressed hope that the sportspersons will make India proud. In his message, the Prime Minister said that apart from providing a...

July 22, 2014 2:00 PM

Govt for good governance, transparency in allocation of funds for sports orgs

The government is committed to ensure good governance and transparency in the allocation of funds for sports organisations. Replying to supplementaries during question hour in the Lok Sabha today, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said his ministry will bring a Bill for setting up of National Sport...

July 22, 2014 12:45 PM

'14 Commonwealth Games to begin in Glasgow tomorrow

Similar to the Olympic Flame, the Queen's Baton is an integral part of the Commonwealth Games. The 20th edition of the Games commence in Glasgow, Scotland tomorrow, and the Queen's Baton Relay, which began it's journey on the 9th October last year, traveled across 70 Commo...

July 22, 2014 8:18 AM

Cricket: India wins Lord's Test against England by 95 runs

India beat England by 95 runs in the second cricket test at Lord's to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Ishant Sharma claimed 7 wickets to bowl India to their first overseas win since 2011. It was also India's second victory and the first since 1986 at Lord's. Ishan...

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