Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson eyeing return to winning ways
Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson is eyeing a return to the top as she bids for a first heptathlon title in three years.
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Daryll Neita relishing prospect of 100m gold battle with Elaine Thompson-Herah
England’s Daryll Neita declared she is ready to challenge Elaine Thompson-Herah for Commonwealth Games gold.
LGBT+ athletes should be allowed to live without fear: Dutee Chand
From facing a barrage of criticism from her family after announcing she was in a same-sex relationship, to participating in Queen's Baton here to shed light on homophobia in Commonwealth countries alongside British synchronised diver and Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley, life has come a full circle for Dutee. Dutee sent a powerful message against homophobia as she held an LGBTQIA+ flag at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. "LGBT+ athletes should be made to feel safe and comfortable, being their usual selves without fear of persecution or death," Dutee told PTI.
Commonwealth Games talking points with new sports and home hopes in Birmingham
The 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway at the end of July as Birmingham prepares to welcome 72 nations across two weeks of action.
Military could be asked to assist Birmingham 2022 stewards after queuing delays
Army personnel could be asked to provide extra assistance after scanning problems and stewarding issues led to long queues on the opening day of competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
England begin netball title defence with big win over Trinidad and Tobago
England began the defence of their Commonwealth Games netball title by cruising to a 74-22 win over Trinidad and Tobago in Birmingham.
CWG 2022: Lovlina Stranded After Leaving CWG Opening Ceremony Midway - Report
Olympic bronze medallist Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain was left stranded for close to an hour after deciding to leave the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony midway. The ceremony on Thursday night went on for about two hours and Lovlina, along with another member of the Indian boxing contingent, Muhammad Hussamuddin, decided to leave early for the Games Village from the Alexander Stadium, a 30 minute drive. "We want to train in the morning as we have a bout day after. The ceremony will go on for a while so we thought of leaving. We asked for a taxi but we were told that was not available," said Lovlina when PTI asked her why she was leaving midway.
CWG 2022: Lovlina stranded after leaving opening ceremony midway, CDM not pleased
The ceremony on Thursday night went on for about two hours and Lovlina, along with another member of the Indian boxing contingent, Muhammad Hussamuddin, decided to leave early for the Games Village from the Alexander Stadium, a 30 minute drive. "We want to train in the morning as we have a bout day after.