Rosemary Lenton relishing her Commonwealth Games debut at the age of 72
Rosemary Lenton recalls being frustrated at missing the chance to go and watch the Commonwealth Games in 2002 when health complications left her needing a wheelchair.
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CWG: Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung receives accreditation
Commonwealth Games, a day after the Olympic bronze medallist claimed her preparation for the event was getting affected due to "continuous harassment" of her coaches. Gurung, who is also Indian team's assistant coach, was added to the Indian contingent, just days before the event. On arrival here on Sunday, she was not allowed to enter the Village as she did not have an accreditation, triggering the controversy. "Sandhya was brought to the boxing village today morning and given accreditation. She is with the team now," an Indian Olympics Association (IOA) official told PTI. Gurung has also been assigned a room at the Games village.
Massive blow for Proteas as superstar Kapp ruled out of Commonwealth Games
Proteas head coach Hilton Moreeng has confirmed that star all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been ruled out of this week's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Neeraj Chopra Pulls Out Of CWG Due To Injury In Huge Setback For India
Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to injury sustained during the World Athletics Championships, according to a statement by Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Neeraj, who won a silver medal with a throw of 88.13 metres on Sunday in Oregon, sustained an injury during his performance at the World Championships and that is why he will not be able to defend his gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain's Coach Gets CWG Accreditation, Say Sources
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung has got accreditation for 2022 Commonwealth Games, according to sources, a day after the boxer's "mental harassment" charge. Tokyo Olympics bronze medal-winning boxer Borgohain on Monday took to Twitter, claiming that she has faced "mental harassment" due to the constant removal of her coaches, who helped her win an Olympic medal, from her training process and were later allowed entry after several requests. She also claimed that her coach Sandhya Gurung had not been allowed entry into the Commonwealth Games Village.
Gabby Logan: 'Euro 2022 & Commonwealth Games has put women's sport front and centre'
Turn on the TV this week, and Gabby Logan will most likely be on the screen.
See thee rise: Canada is sending big names and new stars to Birmingham 2022
The Commonwealth Games may not carry the prestige of an Olympics, or even a world championship.
CWG 2022: India aim to break squash singles jinx in Birmingham
The trio of Dipika Pallikal, Joshna and Saurav have been carrying the Indian team on their shoulders for the last 15 years. Heading towards the end of their glorious careers, all three are working overtime to give their all in their fourth and probably last Commonwealth Games. Indian players have managed to win only three medals since the sport's introduction to the Commonwealth Games in 1998.