Commonwealth Games
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Athletes can take a knee to support #BlackLivesMatter at 2022 Commonwealth Games, says chief
The American denied that his organisation was “opening Pandora’s Box” adding the ‘Friendly Games’ had a history of allowing freedom of expression.
AFP
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Coronavirus: 2022 Commonwealth Games dates changed by 24 hours due to packed sports calendar
The Games will now be held in Birmingham from July 28-August 8.
Scroll Staff
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Making sense of India’s absurd bid to host separate Commonwealth shooting c’ships during CWG 2022
With Birmingham leaving out shooting, India has been pushing to host a separate event and add the medal tally to CWG-2022.
Abhijeet Kulkarni
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India’s proposal to host shooting, archery during 2022 CWG endorsed by Britain's House of Lords
IOA had decided to host a shooting championship where the medals won will be counted in the tally of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Press Trust of India
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No decision yet on proposed Commonwealth Shooting C’ships medals being added to 2022 CWG tally: CGF
The ISSF had claimed that the medals won in the potential championships in India will be counted in the final tally of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Press Trust of India
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No plans to hold Commonwealth Shooting Championship during 2022 CWG, says federation CEO
According to the CGF Constitution, a Commonwealth Championships may not be held in any country three months prior to or after the CWG.
Press Trust of India
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Watch: Cricketer Rishabh Pant sings Hindi version of ‘Spiderman’ during Brisbane Test
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Despite India’s pullout threat, shooting unlikely to be added to CWG 2022, says federation official
The IOA is still trying to convince the CGF to reconsider its decision on shooting, given India’s excellent medal count in the sport.
Press Trust of India
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Sports Minister Rijiju urges his British counterpart to include shooting in 2022 CWG in Birmingham
The Birmingham Commonwealth Games organising committee has dropped shooting from the programme because of no suitable space.
AFP
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It's too early to call for 2022 CWG boycott: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
Shooting has featured in every Commonwealth Games since 1966 with the exception of Edinburgh 1970.
Press Trust of India
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We’ve no space anymore, says Commonwealth Games Federation chief on shooting’s exclusion
For the first time since 1974, shooting has been excluded from the Games roster due to logistical issues which prompted India to threaten a boycott.
Press Trust of India
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CWG 2022: Women’s T20 cricket included, men to compete for fewer medals for the first time
The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will have 135 medal events for women and 133 for men.
Scroll Staff