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April 5, 2018 7:35 PM

Leander Paes eyes world record in Davis Cup

Veteran Leander Paes will make yet another attempt to create the Davis Cup record for the most doubles win as India clash with China in the World Group Play-offs, starting in Tianjin (China) tomorrow. The 44-year-old Paes is tied on 42 wins with Italian great Nicola Pietrangeli and one more win will...

April 5, 2018 7:23 PM

IOA congratulates medal winners

The Indian Olympic Association, IOA, today expressed happiness at the strong performance of the country's contingent on the opening day of competitions in the Commonwealth Games. It said the medal count will only go up in the coming days. India, one of the powerhouses of the Commonwealth Ga...

April 5, 2018 4:42 PM

Sally Pearson withdraws from Commonwealth Games

Australian track star Sally Pearson pulled out of the Commonwealth Games today after failing to recover from an Achilles problem, dealing a heavy blow to the event.  Sally expressed disappointment but added that she needed to give herself the best chance of competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Sall...

April 5, 2018 8:50 AM

Commonwealth Games: Weight Lifter P.Guru Raja wins Silver medal

On the first day of competitions at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games today, India began their campaign with a Silver Medal in Weightlifting. In the 56 kilogram category, P Gururaja lifted a total weight of 249 kg to finish second in the event. The 25-year old Gururaja equalled his personal best. Ma...

April 4, 2018 9:12 PM

Aussie boxer becomes first CWG 2018 medallist

Australian boxer Taylah Robertson has become the first medallist of the 21st Commonwealth Games without even stepping into the ring.  She got a bye straight into the 51 kilogram category women's semifinals scheduled for April 13.  The 19-year-old Robertson got what is called the lucky Bronz...

April 4, 2018 6:56 PM

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli retains second spot

India skipper Virat Kohli holds on to his second position in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings released today.  Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara remains at seventh position.  India Test spinner Ravichandran Ashwin slipped one place in the bowlers ranking to take the fifth position while Ravindra ...

April 4, 2018 5:53 PM

Aussie boxer becomes first CWG 2018 medallist

Australian boxer Taylah Robertson has become the first medallist of the 21st Commonwealth Games without even stepping into the ring.  She got a bye straight into the 51 kilogram category women's semifinals scheduled for April 13.   The 19-year-old Robertson got what is called the lucky Bron...

April 3, 2018 9:25 PM

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Australia: 2018 Commonwealth Games to begin at Gold Coast tomorrow

The 2018 Commonwealth Games will begin at Gold Coast, Australia tomorrow, with a colourful opening ceremony. Ace Indian shuttler, P.V.Sindhu will carry the Indian flag at the ceremony. At the previous edition of Clommonwealth Games in Glasgow, India stood fourth in the medal tally, collecting 64 med...

April 3, 2018 7:56 PM

South Africa beat Australia by 492 runs, win series by 3-1

In Cricket, South Africa completed a 3-1 series win against Australia today as they beat the visitors by a record 492 runs margin on the fifth day of fourth and last Test at Johannesburg.   This is the first time South Africa have beaten Australia in a home series since the 1969-70 season. Vernon Ph...

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