British Olympic Association backs Glasgow as 2018 Youth Olympics host
February 23rd, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 23 (IANS) The British Olympic Association (BOA) is proceeding with a bid for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) with the Scottish city of Glasgow as its candidate.The ... Read more...
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Glasgow is Britain’s lone potential candidate for 2018 Youth Olympics
January 31st, 2012 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 31 (IANS) The British Olympic Association (BOA) says the city of Glasgow has formally expressed its interest in hosting the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) if the BOA decides ... Read more...
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Delhi’s success will prove challenge to emulate: Scottish minister (Interview)
October 15th, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Scotland, which hosts the next Commonwealth Games, is highly impressed with Delhi's success in holding the multi-sport event, which it says will prove a ... Read more...
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Timeline of the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
October 14th, 2010 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Timeline of the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Thursday.1430: Gates open for the spectators
1730: Pre-show (duration 40 minutes)1900: Announcement and ... Read more...
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Glasgow to be ready with facilities two years before 2014 Commonwealth Games
October 13th, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): The Glasgow Games chief has said facilities for the event will be in place two years before the event gets under way.One of the key facets ... Read more...
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Murrays’ mom disappointed at non-inclusion of tennis for 2014 CW Games
September 27th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 27 (ANI): British No.1 Andy Murray's mother, Judy, is disappointed that tennis will not be included in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.The mother of tennis players Andy and Jamie ... Read more...
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Scottish Government publishes its ‘India Plan’
March 29th, 2010 - 8:11 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar.29 (ANI-Business Wire India): The Scottish Government has announced an 'India Plan' as part of a strategic intent for higher engagement with South Asia.The plan was launched by the ... Read more...
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BBC yet to commit to 2010 Commonwealth Games
January 11th, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 11 (IANS) The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) says it has yet to reach an agreement to broadcast the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi despite the claims of chairman of Organising ... Read more...
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Cost of 2014 Commonwealth Games rises by 81 million pounds
November 17th, 2009 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
Glasgow (Scotland), Nov. 17 (ANI): The budget for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is to be increased by 81 million pounds.The organising committee for the games said funding for the event ... Read more...
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Why 53-nation Commonwealth will see 71 teams at Pune Games
October 10th, 2008 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 10 (IANS) Britain’s Sports Minister Stewart Maxwell spoke up for his native Scotland Friday, saying the coming Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune will be a "pathway to success" for Scotland's ... Read more...
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