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In 2014, a metal detectorist in Scotland found a hoard that looked like Viking treasure, until scientists scanned what was wrapped insideA metal detectorist's 2014 find in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard, initially thought to be Viking loot, revealed a more complex story. Scient...
Commonwealth Games 2026 drops wrestling, cricket, hockey and other major sportsThe Indian contingent faces a challenging road ahead in the 2026 Commonwealth Games as major sports like wrestling, badminton, hockey, cric...
CWG 2022: Judoka Shushila wins silver in women' 48kg, Vijay gets bronzeIn a tight contest, Shushila fought hard before losing the final via 'Waza-Ari' in 4.25 minutes. It was the Indian's second silver medal at...
At COP26, over 100 countries pledge to end deforestationBritain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the UN climate conference in Glasgow. But campaigners say they need to see th...
Lesser known Sachin: Para-powerlifter wins bronze and redemption battleIn a 10-man final, Chaudhary finished with a combined effort of 181 kg at the Carrara Sports Arena 1 to bag the bronze.
Jitu Rai, Gagan Narang and Apurvi Chandela among 27 Indian shooters named for CWGThe National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced the full quota of 27 shooters (25 men and 12 women) after the Organising Committee...
- A mystery of two Indians at Glasgow
With no real statement of intent for thcoming from the Indian Olympic Association or the Indian High Commission, a number of questions are ...
Maharashtra to give Rs 50 lakh to Common Wealth Games gold medalistsThe Maharashtra government would also give Rs 30 lakh each to silver medalists and Rs 20 lakh each to bronze medal winners, the official sa...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates CWG medal winners"The performance of our athletes in the 2014 Commonwealth Games has made us proud. Congratulations to the medal winners,"
England tops Commonwealth Games medal tally after 28 yearsEngland started the day already assured of top spot in the medals table for the first time since 1986, dethroning Australia.
Legacy of the Commonwealth Games: Why 2010 New Delhi couldn't be 2014 GlasgowWith India having notched up a respectable number of medals, it's a good time to ask what may seem to be a redundant question: What has bee...
- India win one more medal after Nigerian lifter fails dope test in CWG
Matsha Santoshi had finished third and Swati fourth in the women's 53kg weightlifting competition held on July 25.
President congratulates CWG medal winnersPresident Pranab Mukherjee on Friday congratulated country's weight lifters and judokas who won medals on the opening day of the Glasgow Co...
Indian flag shown upside down in CWG official song videoIndia has hit the headlines for reasons other than sporting in the CWG after it came to light that the country's flag was shown upside down...
Glitzy opening ceremony kicks off Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014The 35,000 capacity Celtic stadium cheered as the Indians entered with the tune of popular Bollywood numbers 'nagada nagada' and 'pyar do' ...
Commonwealth Games 2014: Will Glasgow be a story to cherish?Not surprisingly coach Terry Walsh isn’t looking beyond ensuring there are no slip-ups on the banana skins in the group stage.
Sachin Tendulkar to play special part in Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Opening ceremonyThe Opening Ceremony will also feature a near 100 metre wide and 11m high LED screen erected in front of the South Stand at Celtic Park to ...
- Indian-born wrestler Rupinder Kaur in Australian team for Commonwealth Games 2014
Kaur, who migrated to Australia seven years ago from Punjab, said she had won many gold medals in several National Games in Australia.
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Indian shooters target Glasgow 2014At its best, these men and women will help India get closer to the 101 medals won at Delhi 2010, India’s best ever performance so far.