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TTFI names 16 probables for CWG, final squad to be picked after national camp from May 23

NEW DELHI: Reigning national champions Sharath Kamal and Sreeja Akula were on Monday named in the 16-member probables list for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in July-August.

The Times of India · May 9, 2022

Asian Games postponement: Federations tweak plans, set to field best teams for CWG, world events

NEW DELHI: The Asian Games postponement has come as a huge disappointment for few athletes but it has also taken away the dilemma of National Sports Federations (NSFs), which were forced to finalise separate teams for Asiad, Birmingham Commonwealth Games and the world events.

The Times of India · May 7, 2022

Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya not to get direct entry into finals of CWG and Asian Games selection trials

NEW DELHI: Stars such as Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya will not get direct entries into the final of their respective categories when the national federation holds selection trials for Commonwealth Games and Asian Games owing to the unrest among upcoming grapplers during the recent Asian Championship trials.

The Times of India · May 5, 2022

It seems like BAI is happy to put me out of CWG and Asiad: Saina Nehwal

NEW DELHI: Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Saina Nehwal on Thursday questioned the timing of selection trials and slammed the Badminton Association of India for "putting" her out of the two mega sporting events later this year.

The Times of India · Apr 14, 2022

Shooting, archery, wrestling excluded from 2026 CWG

NEW DELHI: In a blow to India's medal aspirations in the Commonwealth Games (CWG), the disciplines of shooting, archery and wrestling were on Tuesday axed from the Games programme for the 2026 edition, which is to be held in the State of Victoria in Australia.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2022

Saina Nehwal to skip selection trials for CWG, other upcoming multi-sport events

Badminton Association of India confirms Saina Nehwal’s decision to leave out from selection trials for the upcoming multi-sport events

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2022

Day after two world titles in Glasgow, squash stars hope to get TOPS funding in CWG and Asiad year

NEW DELHI: India's squash stars including Dipika Pallikal, Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa are hoping to get entry into Sports Ministry's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) after their title winning exploits at the World Doubles Championship in Glasgow.

The Times of India · Apr 10, 2022

Head coach Vijay unperturbed by Mirabai Chanu's 55kg entry rejection for CWG, says it won't affect India medal haul

NEW DELHI: The rejection of Mirabai Chanu's 55 kg entry for the upcoming Commonwealth Games by the International Weightlifting Federation will not affect India's medal chances in the Birmingham event, head coach Vijay Sharma said on Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022

Sports Ministry to spend Rs 190 crore on training of athletes for CWG and Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The government will spend Rs 190 crore on athletes for their training, foreign exposure, equipment and support staff for the Birmingham CWG and Hangzhou Asian Games scheduled later this year. The sports ministry has finalised the Annual Calendar of Training Competitions (ACTCs) for 33 disciplines and has earmarked…

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2022

Mirabai Chanu to begin CWG and Asiad preparation in US this week

NEW DELHI: Olympic silver-medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is set to begin her preparations for this year's Commonwealth Games and the Asiad with a month-long training stint in the USA, starting this week.

The Times of India · Mar 17, 2022