Commonwealth Games

Done with shooting, Shakil embarks on coaching

Shooter Shakil Ahmed, a gold medallist in South Asian Games and a silver medallist in Commonwealth Games, has put an end to his shooting career after being assigned as an assistant coach of Bangladesh pistol team for the upcoming Asian Olympic Qualification, scheduled for January 5-18 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Australia exploring delayed Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games could be pushed back by a year to allow an Australian host to salvage the multi-sport event after Victoria state withdrew from staging the 2026 edition, the nation's Games boss said.

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

State Premier Daniel Andrews said the initial estimated Aus$2 billion (US$1.36 billion) needed to hold the Games would more likely be around Aus$7 billion, which he called "well and truly too much"

Australia hammer India to win hockey gold

Australia demolished India 7-0 in the men's hockey final on Monday to maintain their perfect record at the Commonwealth Games and end their gold medal hunt in style.

Miller becomes oldest Commonwealth Games winner

Scotland's George Miller became the oldest gold medallist in the history of the Commonwealth Games when Scotland beat Wales in the B2/B3 mixed pairs bowls on Friday.

Imranur improves timing

Bangladesh's fastest man Imranur Rahman bettered his timing in 100m sprint but had to be eliminated from Birmingham Commonwealth Games after finishing third in the heats at Alexander Stadium in yesterday.

India, Pakistan fans in harmony

Pakistan and India fans mingled at Edgbaston on Sunday during the much-anticipated Commonwealth Games clash between the South Asian rivals, with supporters hailing the occasion as a chance to increase harmony.

Commonwealth Games open in spectacular ceremony

British pop giants Duran Duran headlined a glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday as more than 5,000 athletes braced for battle.

Sri Lanka athletes rise above crisis to fulfil Games dreams

Sri Lankan badminton champion Niluka Karunaratne heads to England next week to cap his Commonwealth Games career where it began -- a swansong almost derailed by his bankrupt country's bruising economic crisis.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Done with shooting, Shakil embarks on coaching

Shooter Shakil Ahmed, a gold medallist in South Asian Games and a silver medallist in Commonwealth Games, has put an end to his shooting career after being assigned as an assistant coach of Bangladesh pistol team for the upcoming Asian Olympic Qualification, scheduled for January 5-18 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023

Australia exploring delayed Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games could be pushed back by a year to allow an Australian host to salvage the multi-sport event after Victoria state withdrew from staging the 2026 edition, the nation's Games boss said.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

State Premier Daniel Andrews said the initial estimated Aus$2 billion (US$1.36 billion) needed to hold the Games would more likely be around Aus$7 billion, which he called "well and truly too much"

August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022

Australia hammer India to win hockey gold

Australia demolished India 7-0 in the men's hockey final on Monday to maintain their perfect record at the Commonwealth Games and end their gold medal hunt in style.

August 6, 2022
August 6, 2022

Miller becomes oldest Commonwealth Games winner

Scotland's George Miller became the oldest gold medallist in the history of the Commonwealth Games when Scotland beat Wales in the B2/B3 mixed pairs bowls on Friday.

August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

Imranur improves timing

Bangladesh's fastest man Imranur Rahman bettered his timing in 100m sprint but had to be eliminated from Birmingham Commonwealth Games after finishing third in the heats at Alexander Stadium in yesterday.

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

India, Pakistan fans in harmony

Pakistan and India fans mingled at Edgbaston on Sunday during the much-anticipated Commonwealth Games clash between the South Asian rivals, with supporters hailing the occasion as a chance to increase harmony.

July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022

Commonwealth Games open in spectacular ceremony

British pop giants Duran Duran headlined a glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday as more than 5,000 athletes braced for battle.

July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022

Sri Lanka athletes rise above crisis to fulfil Games dreams

Sri Lankan badminton champion Niluka Karunaratne heads to England next week to cap his Commonwealth Games career where it began -- a swansong almost derailed by his bankrupt country's bruising economic crisis.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Pakistan captain to stay with her infant in C'wealth Games village

Pakistan women’s team captain Bismah Maroof and her family will be accommodated at the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham, England in July so she can be with her infant daughter during the event, the country’s cricket board said on Tuesday.