CWG shooting: Anisa and Rahi clinch gold and silver

NEW DELHI – India’s Anisa Sayeed won gold and Rahi Sarnobat silver in the 25-metre women’s pistol event in the shooting competition of the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday.
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CWG Hockey: England women outclass Canada

NEW DELHI – Down by a goal in the fourth minute, England showcased their collective character to beat Canada 4-1 and notch up their second win in the women’s hockey competition of the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday.

The hot and oppressive weather conditions are obviously impacting the quality of performance and it was no … Read this article on Gaea Times at : CWG Hockey: England women outclass Canada.

CWG: Narang shoots past Bindra to take the gold (Afternoon Lead)

NEW DELHI – Indian shooters struck gold early third day of the Commonwealth Games Wednesday as World No.3 Gagan Narang pipped compatriot and Beijing Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra in the 10-metre air rifle competition.

With the shooting gold and silver, India’s medal tally swelled to six gold, five silver and two bronze.
Narang, who …. Original source  : CWG: Narang shoots past Bindra to take the gold (Afternoon Lead).

Commonwealth Games opener cheers northeast

GUWAHATI – Sports and music they say binds people together and this clichd phrase has come true with the opening ceremony of the New Delhi Commonwealth Games bringing much cheer to India’s northeast.

On Sunday, as the nation was glued to their television sets for the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games, … Read more >>>.

Bonanza time for Kiwi growers in Himachal

SHIMLA – The Commonwealth Games in New Delhi have been a bonanza for kiwi growers in Himachal Pradesh as the exotic fruit is much sought after among the foreign guests.

“The demand has suddenly increased in Delhi. More and more orders have been placed with the kiwi growers in Himachal Pradesh,” Naresh Dogra of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bonanza time for Kiwi growers in Himachal.

Is the game all over for beleaguered PCB boss Butt?

LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt is scheduled to return to his country today, amid rumours that the government has decided to sack him after a string of controversies surrounding the national team, the most recent being the spot-fixing scandal.

According to sources, there might be some announcements coming from the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Is the game all over for beleaguered PCB boss Butt?.

Narang defeats Bindra to win gold in 10 m air rifles (Singles)

NEW DELHI – In the mother of all shooting battles on the third day of the XIXth Commonwealth Games today, World Champion Gagan Narang beat Olympian gold winner Abhinav Bindra to win the gold in the 10 m air rifles (Singles).

Narang scored 703.6 points, while Bindra scored 698 points.

England’s James Huckle got the bronze medal … Read more >>>.

Ponting perturbed over his champion side choking in nail biting finishes

SYDNEY – Ricky Ponting has said he is concerned about his side, known for its mental toughness, choking in crunch situations after taking into account all the tight contests that the Australian team has lost recently.

“We’ve had a few tight ones, we’ve been in some situations in the last few series, some times we could … Read more : Ponting perturbed over his champion side choking in nail biting finishes.

Why Ponting overlooked main spinner Hauritz during the crunch period at Mohali

SYDNEY – Ricky Ponting says he sidelined off-spinner Nathan Hauritz during the nail biting final stages of the Mohali Test against India, and gave chances to part timers Marcus North and Shane Watson instead, in a bid to do something different in his quest for victory.

Australia’s main spinner Hauritz was placed on the third-man boundary … Read : Why Ponting overlooked main spinner Hauritz during the crunch period at Mohali.

Comm Games officials move into damage-control mode to counter claims of poor ticket sales

Comm Games brass in damage-control mode over tix

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games officials have again gone into damage-control mode to counter criticism of poor ticket sales, sagging international television ratings and a growing list of problems that throw into question the event’s relevance as a major international sporting event.
There had been concerns that the start …. Original source  : Comm Games officials move into damage-control mode to counter claims of poor ticket sales.

CWG Hockey: England women beat Canada 4-1

NEW DELHI – England survived an initial scare to beat Canada 4-1 for their second win in Pool B of the women’s hockey competition in the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday.

Canada struck early from a penalty stroke by Diana Roemer. But England fought back to score through Kate Walsh, Alex Danson (2) and Crista Cullen …. Source article  : CWG Hockey: England women beat Canada 4-1.

Australian wrestler to apologise for rude behaviour

MELBOURNE – Australian wrestler Hassene Fkiri, who was disqualified for obscene gestures and unsporting behaviour during his gold-medal bout against India’s Anil Kumar in the Commonwealth Games, will apologise to match officials, a media report said Wednesday.

The Australian Commonwealth Games Association held crisis meetings after Fkiri’s unsporting behaviour during the gold medal bout …. Source article  : Australian wrestler to apologise for rude behaviour.

Sania Mirza enters CWG tennis quarter finals

NEW DELHI – India’s ace tennis star Sania Mirza entered the women’s singles quarter finals of the of the XIXth Commonwealth Games today with a comfortable 6-0, 6-2 win over Brittany Teei from the Cook Islands.

Earlier today, Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman entered the men’s singles quarterfinals with a thumping 6-0 6-1 win over unseeded …. Read the original article  : Sania Mirza enters CWG tennis quarter finals.

Tiger Woods’ ex-wife goes hunting for new $5m pad in Florida

LONDON – Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren, who is rumoured to have 60-million-dollar divorce settlement under her belt, has toured a two-story penthouse apartment in Florida worth around 5 million dollar.

Accompanied by an estate agent and her 20-month-old son Charlie, Nordegren spent 20 minutes looking round the beach front apartment in the exclusive enclave … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods’ ex-wife goes hunting for new $5m pad in Florida.

CWG Shooting: Narang edges past Bindra to take the gold

NEW DELHI – World No.3 Gagan Narang edged out Beijing Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra to win the gold in the 10-metre air rifle shooting competition of the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday.

Narang, who equalled his own world record in the qualification round with a perfect score of 600, shot 703.6 in the finals, leaving Bindra … Read : CWG Shooting: Narang edges past Bindra to take the gold.

Failed to stop ‘thorn in the side’ Laxman despite ‘analyzing him inside out’: Ponting

SYDNEY – Ricky Ponting’s dreams of wining a Test on Indian soil as skipper was again in tatters, with the Australian skipper admitting that VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar have done the most damage to the Kangaroos over the years.

Very Very Special Laxman has become a frightening sight for the Australian cricket team, despite them …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Failed to stop ‘thorn in the side’ Laxman despite ‘analyzing him inside out’: Ponting.

Haryana gives Rs.15 lakh each to three gold medal wining wrestlers

CHANDIGARH – Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has announced a reward of Rs 15 lakh to each of the three state wrestlers for winning the first three golds at the XIXth Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

Expressing pleasure over the player’s achievement, Hooda said it was a great beginning and many more players would bring laurels … Original article on : Haryana gives Rs.15 lakh each to three gold medal wining wrestlers.

CWG: Bindra, Narang to lock horns in 10 m air rifles, 28 gold medals at stake

NEW DELHI – India will look to strengthen its position in the medals tally on the second day of the Commonwealth Games as 28 gold medals are up for grabs today with the most interesting battle between Olympian gold winner Abhinav Bindra and World Champion Gagan Narang, who will be gunning for gold in the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : CWG: Bindra, Narang to lock horns in 10 m air rifles, 28 gold medals at stake.

India’s Somdev enters CWG tennis quarterfinals

NEW DELHI – Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman entered the men’s singles quarterfinals with a thumping 6-0 6-1 win over unseeded Sri Lankan Amresh Jayawickreme in the second round of the tennis competition of the XIXth Commonwealth Games today.

Somdev easily defeated the Lankan. The latter hardly posed a challenge to Somdev.

He was up 40-0 in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India’s Somdev enters CWG tennis quarterfinals.

CWG medal winners to get travel complimentary passes

NEW DELHI – Minister of State for Tourism, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Kumari Selja, has announced that Commonwealth Games medal winners for India will be given complimentary free travel passes for luxury trains that visit tourist attractions across the country.

Kumari Selja said the winners would also be felicitated at a special function in Delhi … Read more : CWG medal winners to get travel complimentary passes.