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Delhi govt plans to upgrade street furniture installed during 2010 CWG
Delhi govt plans to upgrade street furniture installed during 2010 CWG
Published on May 05, 2025 07:15 PM IST
PTI |
After ED’s clean chit to Kalmadi, Mohan Joshi accuses BJP of political vendetta
Joshi highlighted Kalmadi’s contributions to Pune’s development and India’s sports culture, questioning the BJP’s motives in targeting him
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Delhi: ED gives clean chit to Kalmadi in CWG case
The court noted that since no offence was found despite investigations by ED, there was no reason to continue with the case
Published on Apr 29, 2025 06:06 AM IST
2010 CWG 'scam': Delhi court accepts ED closure report in case against Suresh Kalmadi
2010 CWG 'scam': Delhi court accepts ED closure report in case against Suresh Kalmadi
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:23 PM IST
PTI |
Table Tennis ace Sharath Kamal: Retiring at home was a beautiful way to bow out
Achanta Sharath Kamal recently retired from international career after a two decade-long career in table tennis. The five-time Olympian reflects on his journey.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:45 AM IST
Karan Sethi
Sharath Kamal’s illustrious career ends
The table tennis star lost in the round of 16 of the WTT Star Contender event in his hometown Chennai
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 09:43 PM IST
HT CorrespondentHT Correspondent
Sports Ministry asks NSFs to draw clear, transparent selection policies
Guidelines issued by Sports Ministry include grievance redressal mechanism for athletes not satisfied with selection
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 07:33 PM IST
Avishek Roy
Triple jumper Praveen Chithravel targets 2026 CWG gold
Triple jumper Praveen Chithravel targets 2026 CWG gold
Published on Jan 24, 2025 01:14 PM IST
PTI |
Disappointed Kashyap calls for professionalism
Parupalli Kashyap criticizes India's badminton scene for lacking professionalism, despite having talent, and calls for better support and compensation for coaches.
Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:40 PM IST
Is it time for India to look beyond Commonwealth Games?
Competitions are anyway stronger in the Asian Games and world events in most events dropped for 2026 CWG, say experts
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Noida allocates ₹75 crore for developing sports facility in Sector 123
Earlier, the authority had wanted to develop a waste to energy plant on the land in Sector 123 but locals opposed this.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
The Commonwealth Games’ irrelevance
The state of the CWG begs a much larger question: Is it time to bury the Commonwealth Games, once and for all?
Published on Oct 23, 2024 08:30 PM IST
HT Editorial
CWG 2026: Agony at exclusions
India won 61 medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, but key sports like badminton and table tennis will be excluded in the 2026 edition, raising concerns.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 07:50 AM IST
Cricket not to be part of Commowealth Games 2026
Cricket will not be part of Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which will take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026
Published on Oct 22, 2024 03:13 PM IST
ANI |
Hockey, shooting, cricket, badminton among major sports axed from 2026 Glasgow CWG
Hockey, shooting, cricket, badminton among major sports axed from 2026 Glasgow CWG
Published on Oct 22, 2024 11:35 AM IST
PTI |
LG orders upgrade of Yamuna Sports Complex, removes officials over lack of maintenance
LG also directed DDA to upgrade the sports facilities, add a clubhouse and create a designated open area for community functions
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 05:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Boxing: Amit Panghal delivers when it matters, wins Olympic quota
Jaismine seals the berth in women’s 57kg. Four women and two men will represent India in the Paris Games
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Avishek Roy, New Delhi
Centre's White Paper lists corruption cases during UPA govt. Check their status
The ‘White Paper’ said when the Modi government assumed office in 2014, the economy was in a "fragile state"; and there was widespread corruption.
Published on Feb 08, 2024 06:41 PM IST
CWG in limbo as Gold Coast too pulls out as host
While the high costs of staging the Commonwealth Games is a major issue, the relevance of the grouping itself is being questioned.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 07:05 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost concerns
The CGF said they had eight hours' notice of the decision and were offered no consideration to work on solutions with Victoria.
Published on Aug 13, 2023 09:12 AM IST
Reuters |
Quadri Aruna, table tennis flag-bearer in football-mad Nigeria
A pioneer of the game in Africa, he is inspired by Indian table tennis stalwart Sharath Kamal’s longevity in the sport
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 07:56 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
No plans to host 2026 CWG in Ahmedabad, focus is 2036 Olympics: Gujarat govt
Deputy Secretary (Sports) in the state Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, U A Patel, said the focus of the department is 2036 Olympics.
Published on Jul 19, 2023 06:25 PM IST
PTI |
Victoria pulling out as 2026 CWG host raises a crucial question: Why hold the Games at all?
Faced with escalating costs and caught in a perpetual battle for relevance, the future of CWG has been in question for a while now, and Victoria’s decision may hasten the decline of the event
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Australia pull out as Commonwealth Games 2026 host; event's future in limbo
"The Games will not proceed in Victoria in 2026. We have informed Commonwealth Games authorities of our decision," said the State Premier.
Published on Jul 18, 2023 07:14 AM IST
AFP |
Babita Phogat's sharp reaction after Sakshi Malik, husband's sensational claim
Babita Phogat slammed Sakshi Malik and Satyawart Kadian, a day after they made a claim over the permission for the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in January.
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 01:42 PM IST
AAP demands immediate arrest of wrestling federation chief
The Aam Aadmi Party slammed Bharatiya Janata Party for not taking strict action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, president of Wrestling Federation of India, despite registration of two FIRs of sexual assault against him.
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 08:05 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Punching her way up: Nikhat Zareen
With her second gold at the World Boxing Championship, Nikhat Zareen is silently winning battles for women in India too
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:31 PM IST
Rudraneil Sengupta
Delhi’s CP awaits real facelift, not just a paint job
Constructed in 1933, Connaught Place was named after Queen Victoria’s son Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, to honour him on his visit to Delhi.
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 01:45 PM IST
After 2010, Connaught Place in for another major revamp
The New Delhi Municipal Council will soon launch a major renovation exercise to refurbish the facade, repair the structures and paint the corridors and walls of the iconic Connaught Place market
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:47 PM IST
NMMC to set up 50 m archery range at Sanpada
Navi Mumbai’s archery enthusiasts will soon have a 50-m shooting lane for practice and training sessions within the city which could be used both by amateurs and professionals. It is being built at the cost of ₹92 lakh and will be ready before the end of 2023
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 07:52 PM IST
Sameera Kapoor Munshi