Msomi honoured to be SA's Commonwealth flag bearer: 'I shed a tear or two'
Proteas netball captain Bongi Msomi says it's an honour to be flying the South African flag at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham.
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Felix, Alistair Brownlee among four appointed to IOC Athletes' Commission
Olympians Allyson Felix, Alistair Brownlee, Oluseyi Smith and Masomah Ali Zada have joined the Athletes' Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a group that serves as a link between the athletes and the IOC, the body said on Wednesday.
Four Canadians including De Grasse, LePage withdraw from Commonwealth Games
Canadian athletes Andre De Grasse, Pierce LePage, Aaron Brown and Jerome Blake withdrew from the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.
See thee rise: Canada is sending big names and new stars to Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games may not carry the prestige of an Olympics, or even a world championship.
Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen Singh to compete at CWG
Commonwealth Games. "The High Court has given a decision in favor of Jasleen and he will now travel to Birmingham," IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta told PTI. A gold medallist at the Commonwealth Championships held here two years ago, Jasleen along with his roommate, were embroiled in a controversy after they were involved in a brawl with a group of Spanish women during their month-long training-cum-exposure trip in June in Alicante, Benidorm.
Barclay won't mind second term as ICC chairman if members want
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's name might be doing the rounds for ICC chairmanship but current incumbent Gregor Barclay on Wednesday did not rule out the possibility of continuing for another two-year term if he gets member's support. New Zealander Barclay's term ends in November and ICC is likely to have a new chairman if he relinquishes his post without seeking a second two-year term. During a virtual media interaction with journalists from his Birmingham base after the ICC Annual Conference, Barclay gave an open-ended answer to a question on his continuation.
Golden opportunity: More medal events for women than men at Commonwealth Games
The long-established Commonwealth Games will be bringing in something new.
Why those in the property industry cannot afford to miss new North West Home Show
A brand new home show coming to Manchester this October will provide the ideal opportunity for those in the property industry to shout about themselves and support house hunters to find their ideal home.