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CWG-bound sprinter Dhanalakshmi and triple jumper Aishwarya Babu fail dope test

Commonwealth Games after failing a dope test while national record holder triple jumper Aishwarya Babu has also tested positive for a banned substance, sources said on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Dhanalakshmi, who was named in the 36-member Indian athletics team for the Birmingham CWG, returned positive for a banned steroid in a dope test conducted abroad by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of the World Athletics. "Dhanalakshmi tested positive in a dope test conducted by AIU.

Unfinished business: Lakshya Sen ready to dazzle in Birmingham again

badminton, has some unfinished business in Birmingham. Four months ago, it was in Birmingham that he became the first Indian man in 21 years to reach the finals of the All England Championship, only to see the gold medal slip out of his hands. The 20-year-old from Almora will have another opportunity to dazzle in Arena Birmingham this year and he is keen to go all the way, albeit, in a different tournament -- the Commonwealth Games, beginning July 28.

Wolves main transfer objective clear as Bruno Lage eyes formation change

Wolves officially begin their pre-season matches today and it couldn't be further from what was planned.

Ashley Preece reveals 7-word Aston Villa transfer update, supporters won't be happy - opinion

Aston Villa have struggled in front of goal so far in pre-season but a new striker is not thought to be among the priorities before the transfer deadline on September 1st…

After Tokyo High, India Now "Target" Historic Commonwealth Games Gold

Indian men's hockey team defender Surender Kumar on Wednesday said they are eyeing an unprecedented gold at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, which will put an end to Australia's dominance in the sport at the multi-sport event. Australia won six successive gold medals in men's hockey competition since the sport was introduced at the CWG in 1998 Kuala Lumpur. India have shown transformation since winning an Olympics bronze after 41 years in Tokyo and the Graham Reid-led side would look to better its silver medal-winning efforts at Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014.

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CWG-bound sprinter Dhanalakshmi and triple jumper Aishwarya Babu fail dope test

Unfinished business: Lakshya Sen ready to dazzle in Birmingham again

Wolves main transfer objective clear as Bruno Lage eyes formation change

Ashley Preece reveals 7-word Aston Villa transfer update, supporters won't be happy - opinion

After Tokyo High, India Now "Target" Historic Commonwealth Games Gold

Fresh claims made in Blackburn Rovers transfer link with Brighton midfielder Taylor Richards

Adam Peaty given ‘new lease of life’ by missed world title defence

Adam Peaty: Losing world titles without a fight has ‘given me new lease of life’