End of sevens reign adds to New Zealand gloom
The pervasive gloom hanging over New Zealand rugby grew a little thicker over the weekend as the nation's stranglehold over the Commonwealth Games sevens was broken in Birmingham.
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CWG 2022: Narrow escape for Indian cyclist Vishavjeet Singh in horrific crash
Commonwealth Games. The incident happened in the afternoon on Sunday when the cyclists were into their final leg of the 10-lap qualifying scratch race. Eight riders collided on the track at the Lee Valley Velo Park in London.
CWG 2022: Dedicating this gold medal to my brother and coaches, says weightlifter Achinta Sheuli
Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022, weightlifter Achinta Sheuli dedicated his medal to his brother and coaches. Sheuli topped the podium with a combined lift of 313kg. He lifted 143kg in his last attempt in the 'Snatch' round to create a new Commonwealth Games Record. Then with a successful lift of 170kg in his third clean and jerk attempt, the Indian finished with a total of 313kg. "I am very happy. After overcoming many struggles, I won this medal. I will dedicate this medal to my brother and coaches. Next, I will prepare for Olympics," Sheuli told ANI.
Young football fan ‘amazed at the size of Wembley’ for Euro 2022 final
An eight-year-old football fan gifted a ticket for the European Championship Final was “amazed” at the size of Wembley, her father said.
Commonwealth Games 2022, Day 4: Full India Schedule
The third day of the ongoing Commonwealth Games saw India adding two more gold medals to its kitty with weightlifters Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli winning the yellow metal in the 67kg and 73kg categories respectively. The Indian men's table tennis team also progressed to the semi-finals while the men's hockey team started their campaign in a dominating fashion after brushing aside the challenge of Ghana. In badminton too, India progressed to the semi-finals of the mixed team event.
"Dedicate This Medal To My Brother": Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli To NDTV On Winning Gold In CWG
India won its third gold medal of the ongoing Commonwealth Games on Sunday after weightlifter Achinta Sheuli brought the biggest prize in 73kg men's finals. 20-year-old Sheuli broke the Games record by lifting a total of 313kg to win the yellow metal. It is important to remember that the youngster broke the Games record twice in the Snatch round, lifting 140kg and 143kg. After that, he went on to lift 166kg and 170kg in the clean and jerk round to register a Games record for the overall weight.
Finau distances himself from Canada's Pendrith to win Rocket Mortgage Classic
Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events.
Canada's Sophie Schmidt pots game-winner for Houston Dash over NJ/NY Gotham FC
Houston Dash midfielder and four-time Canadian Olympian Sophie Schmidt potted the game-winning goal during a 4-2 victory over NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday in New Jersey.