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CWG 2022: Bajrang Punia yearns for the top spot again after injury and rehabilitation

Try and reminisce the days before the Tokyo Olympics with wrestler Bajrang Punia as the central figure. There was a sense of anticipation in the air. He was touted to be India's biggest hope for an Olympic gold. Fans, the wrestling federation and certain sections of media thought it was…

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain says ‘mentally harassed’ ahead of Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Days ahead of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games’ opening, Tokyo Olympics bronze winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Monday said she was facing “mental harassment” over removal of her coaches from the CWG contingent.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2022

CWG 2022: India's big strengths and how absence of shooting is likely to dent overall medal count

NEW DELHI: India is sending a 300 member plus contingent, including over 200 athletes, for the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG), which start on July 28 in Birmingham.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2022

Aron Baynes back to Australia?

Former NBA center looking to return to play after a scary injury at the Tokyo Olympics NBL side Brisbane Bullets are interested in Aron Baynes, sources tell Sportando Source: Ennio Terrasi Borghesan @ Sportando What's the buzz on Twitter? BasketNews ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 23, 2022

American Norman Wins World 400m Gold

American Michael Norman made up for a disappointing fifth-placed finish at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the world 400m gold in Eugene on Friday. Norman, who failed to advance from the semi-finals in the Doha worlds in 2019 with a thigh injury, clocked a winning time of 44.29 seconds, AFP…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022

Mirabai Chanu ready for some heavy lifting at CWG 2022

NEW DELHI: By her own admission, Mirabai Chanu will be competing against herself at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter is aiming to re-write her own world record in Birmingham by lifting a record 90kg in snatch and another 120kg in clean and jerk to defend…

The Times of India · Jul 23, 2022

CWG 2022: Vinesh Phogat's crucial step towards redemption

NEW DELHI: “I am truly broken.” These were wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s words after the Tokyo Olympics last year. She was expected to win a medal for the country, but unexpectedly crashed out in the 53kg freestyle quarterfinals, losing by fall to Vanesa Kaladzinskaya of Belarus.

The Times of India · Jul 23, 2022

Paris Olympics Face Tough Hurdles with Two Years to Go

As he left the Tokyo Olympics last August, Tony Estanguet, head of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, told AFP he was "prepared to run a marathon at 100-meter speed." The stopwatch is ticking, and with two years to go before the Games open on July 26, 2024, it has become…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 22, 2022

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later

The COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics opened a year ago on July 23, 2021

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

The girls want to work hard and go again: Janneke Schopman

BENGALURU: From also-rans to podium contenders, the Indian women's hockey team covered the distance at the Tokyo Olympics last year. But once the euphoria around their fourth-place finish ended, it was back to the grind for the team.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2022