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CWG 2022: 'Gold' rush in wrestling and historic silver medals in athletics headline India's Day 9 show

So far the Indian athletes have won 40 medals-- 13 gold, 11 silver and 16 bronze -- in this edition of the Games, with two more days of competition left. Saturday was full of medal news for India, headlined by historic feats in athletics and a windfall in wrestling. Avinash Sable won a memorable silver medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase, while Priyanka Goswami also finished second on the podium to create history by winning the first ever medal by an Indian woman in 10km race walk.

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.

Women's hockey players fear financial fallout of frozen Hockey Canada funding

The federal government suspending Hockey Canada's funding because of problems distant to the national women's team can still affect it.

Keely Hodgkinson determined to take final step after settling for silver again

Keely Hodgkinson targeted a golden finale to her season after being beaten at the Commonwealth Games – as Jake Wightman and Zharnel Hughes also missed out on top spot.

Zharnel Hughes misses out in his quest to get gold in Birmingham

Zharnel Hughes again missed out on Commonwealth Games gold – as Keely Hodgkinson and Jake Wightman suffered disappointment in Birmingham.

Bhavina Patel wins gold, Sonalben Manubhai Patel bags bronze in para TT at CWG

Commonwealth Games here on Saturday. The 35-year-old from Gujarat, who had won a silver at Tokyo Paralympics, prevailed 12-10 11-2 11-9 over Nigeria's Ifechukwude Christiana Ikpeoyi to cap off a superb show at the quadrennial event. Bhavina reached the world No.

Keely Hodgkinson will use Commonwealth silver as fuel for European Championships

Keely Hodgkinson targeted a golden finale to her season after being beaten at the Commonwealth Games – as world champion Jake Wightman also suffered disappointment in Birmingham.

Welterweight Josh Quinlan pulled from UFC Fight Night following drug test

UFC welterweight Josh Quinlan was pulled from his UFC Fight Night bout Saturday due to an atypical drug finding, the UFC announced.

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CWG 2022: 'Gold' rush in wrestling and historic silver medals in athletics headline India's Day 9 show

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

Women's hockey players fear financial fallout of frozen Hockey Canada funding

Keely Hodgkinson determined to take final step after settling for silver again

Zharnel Hughes misses out in his quest to get gold in Birmingham

Bhavina Patel wins gold, Sonalben Manubhai Patel bags bronze in para TT at CWG

Keely Hodgkinson will use Commonwealth silver as fuel for European Championships

Welterweight Josh Quinlan pulled from UFC Fight Night following drug test