Powell among athletes yet to join Jamaican Olympic squad
July 23rd, 2012 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Birmingham (England), July 23 (IANS/CMC) Days before the end of its pre-Olympics training camp here at the University of Birmingham, sprinter Asafa Powell, along with two reigning Olympic champions, Shelly-Ann ... Read more...
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Had no option but to give contract to Swiss firm: Jarnail
April 29th, 2011 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chief executive Jarnail Singh has admitted that he had no other option but to give the inflated contract to a ... Read more...
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‘PMO representative Jarnail Singh approved Swiss firm for TSR deal’
April 28th, 2011 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) CEO Jarnail Singh, appointed by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), is now being accused of approving a contract with a ... Read more...
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Kiwi team claims ’six-figure sum’ from Delhi CWG
January 23rd, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Jan 23 (ANI): The controversial Delhi Commonwealth Games is in the headlines again after sporting authorities in New Zealand claimed that they are owed a 'six-figure sum' by the event's organisers ... Read more...
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GE Healthcare to distribute infant warmers in rural India (With Image)
December 17th, 2010 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 17 (IANS) Global medical equipment maker GE Healthcare Friday announced that it would soon distribute low-cost infant warmers in rural India in partnership with social enterprise Embrace to help improve ... Read more...
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WalMart to buy farm produce directly, wants retail norms eased
October 26th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) WalMart president Mike Duke Tuesday said his firm's India joint venture will purchase agricultural produce directly from 45,000 small and medium farmers and hoped for easing of ... Read more...
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Fennell salutes Delhi for hosting successful Commonwealth Games
October 14th, 2010 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 14(ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Mike Fennell has said that Delhi has 'performed' to successfully host the XIXth Commonwealth Games.Fennell praised the 11-day event, which started under ... Read more...
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Another Nigerian sprinter fails dope test at CWG
October 12th, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation President Mike Fennell on Tuesday announced that Nigerian sprinter Samuel Okon, who finished sixth in the 110m hurdles final, has been tested positive for ... Read more...
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Second Nigerian athlete tests positive
October 12th, 2010 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A second Nigerian tested positive for a banned substance at the Commonwealth Games here Tuesday.Nigerian hurdler Samuel Okon tested positive for a banned stimulant, barely 24 hours ... Read more...
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First likely case of doping at CWG: Nigerian 100m gold medallist tests positive
October 11th, 2010 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): Nigeria's women's 100m gold medallist Osayemi Oludamola, who claimed gold after favourite Sally Pearson's disqualification, has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance in what appears to ... Read more...
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CGF deny contamination fears in CWG swimming pools as pigeon rumours do rounds
October 8th, 2010 - 12:19 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 8(ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has played down fears of contamination in the swimming pools at the Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Aquatics Complex in New Delhi.A CGF spokesman said ... Read more...
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Condoms clog Commonwealth Games village drains in New Delhi
October 7th, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Flushed condoms at the Commonwealth Games Village in India have choked the drains at the village. The incident is the latest setback to hit the games. The games have been hit by ... Read more...
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Over 50 England, Australian swimmers sick in Delhi (Lead)
October 7th, 2010 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne/London, Oct 7 (IANS) More than 50 swimmers from England and Australia have taken ill at the Commonwealth Games, with at least two of the Australian swimmers pulling out of their events.Team ... Read more...
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Dozen Australian swimmers take ill at Commonwealth Games
October 7th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Oct 7 (IANS) Over a dozen Australian swimmers have fallen sick, and two of them have pulled out of their events Thursday. An official said the illness "seems quite isolated to ... Read more...
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Troubled waters: Delhi belly too much for Hurley to stomach
October 5th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct. 5 (ANI): Australian swimmers Rob Hurley and Ryan Napoleon have fallen victims to the infamous "Delhi Belly" after eating a bad meal in the Games Village.They were left racing ... Read more...
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Games Federation pats Organising Committee
October 2nd, 2010 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly Saturday commended the Delhi Games Organising Committee for getting things ready for hosting the Oct 3-14 event.The assembly passed a resolution ... Read more...
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CWG Federation General Assembly commends OC’s efforts ahead of opening ceremony
October 2nd, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.2 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution commending the efforts of Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi's Organising Committee (OC) to get things ready for the ... Read more...
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Hooper must share blame for Games’ problems: New Zealand
October 1st, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Oct 1 (IANS) New Zealander Michael Hopper, in charge of the Commonwealth Games in India, must share the blame for the problems related to the event, New Zealand Sports Minister Murray ... Read more...
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Hooper deserves some blame for Delhi CWG mess, says Kiwi Sports Minister
October 1st, 2010 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
Auckland, Oct 1(ANI): New Zealand Sports Minister Murray McCully has said that Commonwealth Games Federation Chief Executive Mike Hooper should take some accountability for the problems in New Delhi.McCully said that there ... Read more...
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Delhi CWG hailed for ‘historic’ decision to allow athletes to watch opening ceremony
September 30th, 2010 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games will be allowed to watch most of the opening ceremony for the first time in 80 years of the Games.The ... Read more...
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Kiwi Commonwealth support staff moves into Delhi Games Village
September 27th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept.27 (ANI): New Zealand support staff's move into the Commonwealth Games village is being seen as a sign that progress is being made in getting the athletes' accommodation ready before ... Read more...
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Impressed with facilities at Games village, Canadian team to stay put in it
September 26th, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): The 35-person advance Canadian team is planning to get settled at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games village on Sunday.Forty athletes and coaches who are scheduled to ... Read more...
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New Zealand confirms Delhi Commonwealth Games participation
September 25th, 2010 - 12:16 pm ICT by ANI
Auckland, Sep 25(ANI): The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has agreed to continue with plans to send athletes for Delhi Commonwealth Games, which ends mounting speculation that New Zealand could withdraw from ... Read more...
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New Zealand confirms participation in CWG
September 25th, 2010 - 11:41 am ICT by IANS
By Amandeep Kaur
Auckland, Sep 25 (IANS) The New Zealand Olympic Committee has announced that its team would attend the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.The country's delegation, which looked into ... Read more...
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As athletes begin arriving, CWG finally on track (Night Lead)
September 24th, 2010 - 10:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The controversy-hit 19th Commonwealth Games here Oct 3-14 are finally on the home stretch, despite some more pullouts by star athletes, and Australia, which hosted the ... Read more...
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Fennel meets cabinet secretary
September 24th, 2010 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell, who had sought an appointment with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss the controversies relating to the event, Friday met ... Read more...
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Commonwealth Games finally on track, athletes begin arriving (Evening Lead)
September 24th, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The controversy-marred 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi were finally set to roll, despite some more pullouts by star athletes, and Australia, which hosted it previously, ... Read more...
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New Zealand, Australia happy with Games Village
September 24th, 2010 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) After raising concerns on safety and hygiene, Australian and New Zealand were extremely happy with the Athletes' Village and also confirmed their participation for the Oct 3-14 ... Read more...
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Fennell pleased with big nations confirming participation
September 24th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell said Friday he is pleased with the confirmations of Australia, England and Wales to participate in the Oct. 3-14 Games. ... Read more...
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Finally, New Zealand decide to attend Games
September 24th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Sep 24 (IANS) The New Zealand contingent will participate in the Delhi Commonwealth Games after the country's Olympic Committee gave a green to signal Friday, ending days of speculation following ... Read more...
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Everything will be ready on time: Kalmadi (Lead)
September 23rd, 2010 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid concerns of safety and hygiene expressed by some participating nations, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi said Thursday that he has not received any ... Read more...
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All chefs de missions now happy: Kalmadi
September 23rd, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, September 23 (IANS) Amid concerns of hygiene and safety expressed by participating nations, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi said Thursday that he has not received any letter ... Read more...
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New Zealand delay Delhi departure by two days
September 23rd, 2010 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Sep 23 (IANS) The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) Thursday delayed the departure of its athletes to New Delhi, citing hygiene and safety concerns.
The announcement by the NZOC comes after ... Read more...
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Delhi CWG will be most successful Games ever: Krishna
September 23rd, 2010 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 23(ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna has said that India would be "able to deliver" a successful Commonwealth Games, and stressed that the event would meet international standards.Krishna's ... Read more...
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Will upgrade cleanliness standards at Village in 36 hours: Bhanot (Lead)
September 21st, 2010 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Admitting that there are concerns about hygiene and cleanliness at the Games Village here, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) secretary-general Lalit Bhanot Tuesday assured that all the ... Read more...
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