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Maude Charron, Josh Cassidy named Canada's flag-bearers for Commonwealth Games
Weightlifter Maude Charron and wheelchair racer Josh Cassidy have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
Birmingham 2022: The Bedfordshire competitors hoping to win gold at the Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games are fast approaching and there is plenty of attention on the England squad given their status as hosts this summer. The 2022 games get underway at the end of July and Birmingham is getting ready to welcome 72 nations for two weeks of sporting action in the West Midlands, and slightly further afield.
Commonwealth Games 2022: India's Medal Contenders - Part 1
All eyes will be on the 215-member Indian contingent which will take part in the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, starting in Birmingham from July 28. Shooting events won't be part of the games in this edition after the governing council scrapped the sport. During the last Commonwealth Games, which were held in Gold Coast, Australia, India secured 3rd position with a total of 66 medals which included 26 gold, 20 silver and 20 bronze. Ahead of the start of the multi-sport event, here are five athletes who are favourites to win a medal for India.
'Really frustrating' - Journalist slams Aston Villa star who had a job done 'on him'
Ashley Preece described Philippe Coutinho’s performance against Manchester United as ‘a frustrating 45 minutes’, as Aston Villa rescued a late draw in pre-season.
Champion at 19, Ashwini Ponnappa ready for another splash at Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games, India's doubles exponent Ashwini Ponnappa is now a different player from the 19-year-old who claimed a historic women's doubles gold on debut 12 years ago. What still remain though are her thunderous smashes that continue to find their mark, an ability to read the serves and returns of her opponents, and her hunger to win. And now, after five CWG medals, including two gold, a World championships bronze and two Olympic appearances, the 32-year-old from Coorg is ready to make another splash at the Birmingham Games, starting July 28.
American dream! Arteta plots more raids for USMNT stars as Arsenal see Turner being first of many
Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal will continue to closely monitor the American market for shrewd transfer additions, with the potential there for Matt Turner to be the first of many USMNT stars to make their way to Emirates Stadium. The highly-rated goalkeeper has linked up with the Gunners this summer after completing a switch from the New England Revolution.
New-look GB team wins 4x100m relay bronze but Dina Asher-Smith suffers injury scare
Great Britain claimed bronze in the 4x100m men’s relay at the World Athletics Championships as star Dina Asher-Smith suffered an injury scare.