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I will 'pick up the pieces': High jumper Tejaswin Shankar after CWG clearance

Commonwealth Games but Indian high jumper Tejaswin Shankar says he will "pick up the pieces" and prepare in the best possible way after getting a last-minute entry into the Birmingham event. National record holder Shankar was on Friday cleared to compete at the July 28 to August 8 Games after the organisers accepted his entry on the request of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), ending a month-long drama surrounding his participation. The organisers had initially rejected Shankar's late entry but the IOA has now got confirmation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Birmingham CWG organisers about acceptance of his entry after a Delegate Registration Meeting (DRM).

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricket squad members await visa

Women's cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian squad is currently training in Bengaluru and is scheduled to leave for Birmingham on Sunday. The BCCI is in touch with the Indian Olympic Association on the issue. "Few of the visas came in today but there are still six left for processing including three players and three from support staff," an IOA source told PTI.

Tejaswin Shankar to compete in CWG, his entry cleared by CGF on request of IOA

The organisers had initially rejected Shankar's late entry but the IOA has now got confirmation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Birmingham CWG organisers about acceptance of his entry after a Delegate Registration Meeting (DRM). "Mr Tejaswin Shankar's entry has been approved by the CGF and accordingly accepted by the Sports Entry Department of Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 during the DRM," a communication from the IOA to AFI, said.

Less Than 48 Hours For Departure, Six CWG-Bound Cricketers Await Visa: Report

Six members of the Indian women's cricket contingent are yet to get visa, less than 48 hours before their departure for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Women's cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian squad is currently training in Bengaluru and is scheduled to leave for Birmingham on Sunday. The BCCI is in touch with the Indian Olympic Association on the issue.

Tejaswin Shankar To Compete In CWG, Entry Cleared By CGF On Request Of IOA

Indian high jumper Tejaswin Shankar was on Friday cleared to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games after the organisers accepted his entry on the request of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), ending a month-long drama surrounding his participation. The organisers had initially rejected Shankar's late entry but the IOA has now got confirmation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Birmingham CWG organisers about acceptance of his entry after a Delegate Registration Meeting (DRM).

Anti-LGBTIQ+ countries face potential ban from staging Commonwealth Games

Countries with anti-LGBTIQ+ laws could be prevented from staging the Commonwealth Games, according to organisers. Four years ago in the Gold Coast diving gold medallist Tom Daley used his platform to strongly condemn anti-gay laws in 37 Commonwealth countries. Ad/> Since then that number has become 36 — painfully slow progress — and exactly half of the nations and territories expected to compete at next week's Games in Birmingham.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer, with her son and heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles set to deliver a speech on her behalf, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Charles will be accompanied by his wife, Camilla, to represent the queen at the July 28 opening ceremony of the multi-sport event, the palace added. The event is attended by athletes from the Commonwealth network of 54 countries, most of which are former British colonies.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not due to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

LONDON: Britain's Queen Elizabeth is not scheduled to attend the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer, with her son and heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles set to deliver a speech on her behalf, Buckingham Palace said on Friday (Jul 22).

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I will 'pick up the pieces': High jumper Tejaswin Shankar after CWG clearance

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricket squad members await visa

Tejaswin Shankar to compete in CWG, his entry cleared by CGF on request of IOA

Less Than 48 Hours For Departure, Six CWG-Bound Cricketers Await Visa: Report

Tejaswin Shankar To Compete In CWG, Entry Cleared By CGF On Request Of IOA

Anti-LGBTIQ+ countries face potential ban from staging Commonwealth Games

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not due to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham