5 stars who shone at Birmingham 2022 as Commonwealth Games draw to a close
With the Commonwealth Games drawing to a close, the PA news agency looks at five of the biggest stars of Birmingham 2022.
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Bok wing Arendse suspended for four weeks after red card
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa wing Kurt-Lee Arendse has been suspended for four weeks following his red card in the 26-10 Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand in Nelspruit on Saturday.
'No point sulking' - All Blacks' head coach Foster vows to battle on
Embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster has urged his players to move on quickly from their Mbombela mauling and focus only on the rematch with South Africa at Ellis Park this weekend.
CWG "Final Superb Advert For Women's Game": ICC CEO Geoff Allardice
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday congratulated Australia on winning the inaugural Commonwealth Games women's cricket gold medal, beating India in a tense final at Birmingham 2022. The win continues Australia's dominance in the women's game and an incredibly tight game saw them beat India by nine runs, bowling them out for 152 with three deliveries left in their innings after they threatened to pull off a memorable run chase.
All Blacks wait on injuries to Barrett brothers ahead of Ellis Park showdown
The All Blacks are waiting on the fitness of brothers Beauden and Jordie Barrett ahead of their decisive second Test away to South Africa this Saturday.
"This One Will Always Be Special": PM Narendra Modi On Women's Cricket Team Winning Silver at CWG
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated India women's cricket team on winning a silver medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said that cricket and India are inseparable and this win will always be special. India had lost the gold medal against Australia by 9 runs on Sunday at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Watch: Ecstatic Celebration After India Women's Hockey Team Wins Bronze At Commonwealth Games
Indian women's hockey team created history after winning the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday. This was the women's team's first medal at the event after 16 years. The side defeated New Zealand 2-1 in the penalty shootout to win the bronze medal. Apart from this triumph, one thing which won everyone's hearts, was the energetic and lively celebration by the Indian women's team after winning the bronze medal. In a viral video, the team could be seen celebrating in the dressing room and ecstatically dancing on the song 'Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walon'.