Tag archive for ‘commonwealth games’
By Wancy Johnson On Friday, October 8th, 2010
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Lerone Clarke Is 100 Meters Champion At Commonwealth Games

Lerone Clarke of Jamaica won the gold medal in 100 meters at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi on Thursday. This effort from him shows the dominance of Jamaica in sprint races when their star athletes Usain Bolt and More...

By sagbee On Thursday, October 7th, 2010
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Richards Was Sure That Commonwealth Games Would Be A Great Hit

Cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards was sure that the Commonwealth Games in Delhi would be a great hit despite all the criticism relating to it before the start. He is presently in Delhi to boost the confidence of More...

By Patrick On Friday, September 10th, 2010
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Commonwealth Games – Multisport Event Involving Thousands Of Elite Athletes

In a multisport event which features competitions involving thousands of elite athletes, the Commonwealth Games are held every four years in which all the member nations and territories of the Commonwealth of Nations More...

By Simon On Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
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India Named The Biggest Ever Track And Field Squad In Commonwealth Games

For the 3rd – 14th Oct multi-sport event with almost all big names making the cut, India named the biggest ever track and field squad in Commonwealth Games as Athletics Federation of India announced 90 athletes. The More...

By Simon On Friday, August 27th, 2010
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Commonwealth Games Will Miss August 31 Deadline

Jaipal Reddy, Minister for Urban Development, headed the Group of Ministers meeting concerning the coming Commonwealth Games in Delhi on Thursday. After the meeting he indicated that work at the venues would not More...

By Simon On Monday, August 16th, 2010
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Perry Feels Constant Criticism Would Derail The Games

[private]Perry Crosswhite who is the chief executive of Australian Commonwealth Games Association feels constant criticism of the Delhi Commonwealth Games is not good and would derail the Games of track. He blamed More...

By Simon On Friday, August 13th, 2010
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UK firm Accused Of Receiving Inflated Payments From The Organizers Of The Commonwealth Games

[private]As unpaid dues for services during the QBR (Queen’s Baton Relay) the UK firm accused of receiving inflated payments from the organizers of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) has sent a bill to the Organising More...

By Simon On Friday, August 13th, 2010
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Commonwealth Games Village Offers Many Interesting Things

[private]Commonwealth Games Village is offering many interesting things to make this sporting event really special. Located near Akshardham temple, the village will house about 8000 athletes and other officials More...

By Simon On Thursday, August 12th, 2010
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Coates Feels Commonwealth Games Have To Be A Big Hit For India To Host Olympics

John Coates, Australia’s Olympic chief, feels that the coming Commonwealth Games at Delhi have to be a huge success if the country wants to win the bid to host Olympics in future. He thinks that this sporting More...

By Simon On Thursday, August 12th, 2010
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Gagan Will Surely Represent Country In Commonwealth Games

[private]All doubts arising about ace shooter Gagan Narang not participating in the upcoming Commonwealth Games at Delhi comes to an end. Gagan on Wednesday confirmed that he would participate in the selection trials More...

By Simon On Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
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With Loads Of Debris Still Remaining, Delhi Misses The August 10 Deadline

[private]Delhi government had set August 10 as the deadline for removal of all waste and discarded material related to coming Commonwealth Games. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit had assured strict compliance with More...

By Simon On Saturday, August 7th, 2010
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The Consultants Of The Common Wealth Games Are Made Scapegoats- The Chief Of The Games Of Australia

[private]The sporting fraternity of Australia is backing two veteran consultants who are being framed under charges of corruption associated with the commonwealth games. They say that they are being made scapegoats More...

By Simon On Friday, August 6th, 2010
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Gagan Has No Motivation Left In him To Compete In Commonwealth Games

[private] Gagan Narang easily finds his target in shooting arena but right now he can not focus in real life whether he can compete in Commonwealth Games in Delhi commencing October. The reason behind his this state More...

By Simon On Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Common Wealth Games – Allegations Of The Various Irregular Financial Transactions

[private]To probe allegations of the various irregular financial transactions with a little-known UK-based company, the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has formed a three-member panel. The decision for the More...