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CWG 2022: Nikhat Zareen, Amit Panghal shed cloaks of the past

Both power into respective gold medal rounds with consummate easeBIRMINGHAM: Nikhat Zareen's demeanour bears quite the change after her world championships gold a few months back. Now as she enters the boxing hall, she literally bounces into the ring. The confidence is there for everyone to see. Once inside the ropes, there is conviction in whatever she does, whether dodging, weaving, landing jabs or crosses on her opponents, she appears in complete control of herself and the situation. It wouldn't be a misplaced thought if one considers her to be India's best boxer at present, men included. There has been a world of change to the Nikhat embroiled in a battle, within the ring and outside, with Mary Kom in the winter of 2019 and the one that enters the ring now.

CWG 2022: If I Am Training Right, I Become My Own Psychologist, Says Vinesh Phogat After Winning Gold

A drastic change in training regimen and the extra push that her family gave enabled Vinesh Phogat to turn the tide after a forgettable last 12 months during which she "hit rock bottom mentally". A premature exit from the Tokyo Olympics, where she went in as the top seed, injury issues and run-ins with the wrestling federation pushed her into an abyss.

CWG 2022: Will try to win gold in world championship, says Ravi Dahiya after gold medal triumph

Indian grappler Ravi Kumar Dahiya won the gold medal in the Men's Freestyle 57kg category in the Commonwealth Games 2022. He defeated Ebikewenimo Welson of Nigeria at the Coventry Arena Wrestling Mat B on Saturday. "I came here with the goal of winning a gold medal for the country and achieved it. My next target is World Championship and I will try to win a gold medal for the country there also," Dahiya said.

CWG 2022: Golden hat-trick for Vinesh Phogat; Ravi Dahiya, Naveen Sihag prove too strong for field in wrestling gold rush

Vinesh entered the arena in her final round-robin bout against Sri Lanka's Chamodya Maduravlage Don amid a buzz among the spectators. Then, a silent prayer by touching the mat and placing her fingers back on her forehead. Then exactly two minutes 24 seconds later, the Tricolor was draped around her as she took a victory lap around the Coventry Stadium wrestling hall.

Elaine Thompson-Herah wins her second gold in the 200m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah has set a new games record by winning gold in the women's 200m final on day nine of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The win means that she completes the 100/200m double at the Games, having won the 100m in a time of 10.95 seconds on Wednesday. Ad/> Her 200m win came at a time of 22.02s, which was 0.6 ahead of Nigeria’s Favour Ofili, who came 2nd in 22.51s, whilst Christine Mboma of Namibia managed to take Bronze in 22.80s.

Thompson-Herah seals Commonwealth double as Australia pull clear in medals race

BIRMINGHAM: Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah rocketed to a sprint double at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday (Aug 6) as Australia pulled clear of England at the top of the medals table.

"She Is Worthy": Chris Hemsworth's Tweet For Mirabai Chanu Is A Winner

Chris Hemsworth, who plays the character of 'Thor' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, came up with the ultimate praise for iconic Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. Chanu, who won silver at the Tokyo Olympics last year, won gold in the women's 49kg category at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Responding to a tweet saying "it's time for Thor to give up his hammer" with regards to Mirabai, the Hollywood megastar came up with a "worthy" response. "She is worthy! Congrats, Saikhom, you legend," Hemsworth tweeted.

CWG: India Eye New Zealand Scalp In Women's Hockey Bronze Medal Match

The India women's hockey team would look to put the horrendous 'clock' controversy behind its back while eyeing a podium finish when it takes on New Zealand in the bronze medal match in the Commonwealth Games on Sunday. A timekeeping faux pas by a technical official during the penalty shootout robbed India's opportunity as Australia beat the Savita Punia-led side 3-0 from one-one-situation. Both the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time.

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CWG 2022: Nikhat Zareen, Amit Panghal shed cloaks of the past

CWG 2022: If I Am Training Right, I Become My Own Psychologist, Says Vinesh Phogat After Winning Gold

CWG 2022: Will try to win gold in world championship, says Ravi Dahiya after gold medal triumph

CWG 2022: Golden hat-trick for Vinesh Phogat; Ravi Dahiya, Naveen Sihag prove too strong for field in wrestling gold rush

Elaine Thompson-Herah wins her second gold in the 200m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Thompson-Herah seals Commonwealth double as Australia pull clear in medals race

"She Is Worthy": Chris Hemsworth's Tweet For Mirabai Chanu Is A Winner

CWG: India Eye New Zealand Scalp In Women's Hockey Bronze Medal Match