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Commonwealth Games-Bound Indian Track And Field Athlete Fails Dope Test: Report

A member of the CWG-bound women's 4x100m relay team is set be withdrawn from the Indian squad after testing positive for a banned drug. No official is willing to confirm the name of the dope offender. "A member of the relay team bound for CWG has tested positive and she will be withdrawn," a top source told PTI without elaborating. With the latest dope flunk, the women's 4x100m relay team has been left with just four members. If an injury happens to the remaining four members, somebody from other track events may have to be roped in, which, may affect the team's performance. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had initially named Dutee Chand, Hima Das, Srabani Nanda, NS Simi, Sekar Dhanalakshmi and MV Jilna in the 37-member Indian athletics squad.

Commonwealth Games 2022: India's Medal Contenders - Part 1

All eyes will be on the 215-member Indian contingent which will take part in the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, starting in Birmingham from July 28. Shooting events won't be part of the games in this edition after the governing council scrapped the sport. During the last Commonwealth Games, which were held in Gold Coast, Australia, India secured 3rd position with a total of 66 medals which included 26 gold, 20 silver and 20 bronze. Ahead of the start of the multi-sport event, here are five athletes who are favourites to win a medal for India.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian Men's Hockey Team Leaves For Birmingham

The Indian men's hockey team on Saturday left for England for the XXII edition of Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022. The mega event will be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, 2022. The Indian men's hockey team, led by Manpreet Singh, is placed in Pool B at the Commonwealth Games along with England, Canada, Wales, and Ghana. The Indian team will kick off their campaign against Ghana on Sunday, July 31. Captain Manpreet Singh spoke about his team's excitement for the impending tournament ahead of their departure, saying that they will be aiming for a podium finish at the Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian Men's Hockey Team Leaves For Birmingham

The Indian men's hockey team on Saturday left for England for the XXII edition of Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022. The mega event will be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, 2022. The Indian men's hockey team, led by Manpreet Singh, is placed in Pool B at the Commonwealth Games along with England, Canada, Wales, and Ghana. The Indian team will kick off their campaign against Ghana on Sunday, July 31. Captain Manpreet Singh spoke about his team's excitement for the impending tournament ahead of their departure, saying that they will be aiming for a podium finish at the Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Neeraj Chopra-Led Indian Athletics Team Primed For Best Show After Delhi

The spotlight will be on Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra but the likes of Murali Sreeshankar and Avinash Sable are also strong medal contenders as the Indian athletics team eyes its best Commonwealth Games show away from home in the upcoming edition in Birmingham. Woman javelin thrower Annu Rani and 38-year-old discus thrower Seema Antil, the most decorated Indian at the CWG with three silver and one bronze, could also finish on the podium, while India is expected to win more than one medal in men's triple jump event.

Focussed On Getting Accustomed To Weather In UK: Manpreet Singh

Once acclimatised to the weather in the UK, the Indian men's hockey team will do "whatever it takes to win a medal" at the Commonwealth Games, skipper Manpreet Singh said on Saturday. The team left for Birmingham on Saturday to take part in the multi-sport event, which is scheduled from July 28 to August 8. "We are quite excited about this event as we have been training for this competition for quite some time now, and we are looking forward to putting on our best show against some of the best teams in the world.

"Will Pick Up The Pieces": High-Jumper Tejaswin Shankar After CWG Clearance

He endured "a roller-coaster of emotions" after being ignored for the Commonwealth Games but Indian high jumper Tejaswin Shankar says he will "pick up the pieces" and prepare in the best possible way after getting a last-minute entry into the Birmingham event. National record holder Shankar was on Friday cleared to compete at the July 28 to August 8 Games after the organisers accepted his entry at the request of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), ending a month-long drama surrounding his participation.

Less Than 48 Hours For Departure, Six CWG-Bound Cricketers Await Visa: Report

Six members of the Indian women's cricket contingent are yet to get visa, less than 48 hours before their departure for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Women's cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian squad is currently training in Bengaluru and is scheduled to leave for Birmingham on Sunday. The BCCI is in touch with the Indian Olympic Association on the issue.

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Commonwealth Games-Bound Indian Track And Field Athlete Fails Dope Test: Report

Commonwealth Games 2022: India's Medal Contenders - Part 1

Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian Men's Hockey Team Leaves For Birmingham

Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian Men's Hockey Team Leaves For Birmingham

Commonwealth Games 2022: Neeraj Chopra-Led Indian Athletics Team Primed For Best Show After Delhi

Focussed On Getting Accustomed To Weather In UK: Manpreet Singh

"Will Pick Up The Pieces": High-Jumper Tejaswin Shankar After CWG Clearance

Less Than 48 Hours For Departure, Six CWG-Bound Cricketers Await Visa: Report