Commonwealth Games

Gujarat has taken the "requisite lessons" from the handling of the 2010 Games in Delhi which ended up mired in several controversies

The move significantly boosts India's chances of securing the prestigious multi-sport event. As per PTI, the final bid documents must be submitted by the August 31 deadline.

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently asserted that the country was interested in hosting the Games. India, which last hosted the CWG in 2010, is also aiming to host the 2036 Olympics

In a blow to India's medal prospects, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting were dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow

CGF president Chris Jenkins and chief executive Katie Sadlier recently toured India, meeting state and central govt officials in Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar, New Delhi to assess the feasibility of a bid

Several major sports like hockey, shooting, wrestling and badminton were dropped in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics given that only four venues will host the entire showpiece.

Relocated to Scottish capital after Victoria's withdrawal as host due to an increase in projected costs, the Games will feature just 10 events, which is 9 less than the previous edition held in 2022

The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing on a deal for Glasgow to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026, according to a BBC report

The CGF on Monday said it was keeping the proposals confidential. Victoria state lawmakers last July withdrew from plans to host the 2026 Games in three regional hubs, citing escalating costs

The total cost of the games to Victorians is over $589 million, the office said in a report. This waste would have been avoided"

Phillips said while Australia hasn't entirely given up on hosting, the Commonwealth Games Federation should seriously consider other offers

Alberta on Friday pulled the pin on a bid for the 2030 Games, stating the $2.68 billion price tag was too expensive for taxpayers

Gujarat is looking to bid for Ahmedabad to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games given it has already started putting up infrastructure in order to bid for the 2036 Olympics

Premier Daniel Andrews said that Victoria terminated its deal to host the muti-team event as the cost had sky-rocketed to around 7 billion Australian dollars from 2.6 billion Australian dollars

It is learnt that BCCI will send both men's and women's teams to the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China

"Earlier, a gold medal recipient in the Commonwealth Games was given Rs 10 lakh. The amount has now been hiked to Rs 50 lakh," state Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Girish Mahajan said.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham was a huge success for India and athletics was one such discipline which gave fans opportunities to celebrate record-breaking moments.

The athletes showed that India can look beyond Shooting. India, with 61 medals including 22 gold at Birmingham 2022 surprised all by winning in events where not even the ardent fans believed it could

Indian ace fencer CA Bhavani Devi won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2022 in the Senior Women's Sabre Individual category

At the Gold Coast, India's medals came from eight different sports, four fewer than this time