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Final decision on CWG boycott to be taken by govt - Sports Minister
Kiren Rijiju did say, however, that he stood behind the sentiment of the IOA over its wish to boycott the 2022 Games due to the omission of shooting.
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Sally Pearson retires due to injuries
An inability to conquer her injury demons has led Sally Pearson to announce a shock retirement from athletics less than a year out from the Tokyo Olympics.
Shooting
Should India boycott CWG 2022? Here's what our athletes say
ESPN speaks to athletes across a cross-section of other sports over which side of the CWG boycott call they're on
Shooting
CWG officials to meet IOA in next few months over boycott threat
While CWG organizers remain hopeful of a resolution, IOA and the Indian shooting fraternity has questioned the hosts' rationale behind dropping the sport from 2022 Games.
Ugra: Misguided IOA shooting itself in foot with Birmingham boycott
The Indian Olympic Association is fighting the wrong fight by threatening to pull out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. For the sake of its athletes, it must swallow its pride and take the high road to Birmingham.
Shooting not included in 2022 CWG programme
The big winners at the Commonwealth Games were received with much fanfare upon their arrival from the Gold Coast. Here are some of the best pictures.
Weightlifting
CWG gold medallist Sanjita Chanu fails dope test
Sanjita, who won a gold in the women's 53kg category in the Gold Coast Games, tested positive for testosterone, and has been provisionally suspended.
Olympic Sports
AWOL African athletes granted visas
Some of the 11 African athletes who went missing during the Commonwealth Games have been given bridging visas to stay in Australia temporarily.
Shooting
Bindra: Our shooting story is on target but beware the threats
We should build on the CWG results through media outreach, maybe a domestic league, and by warding off the challenge from esports.
Flowers, fanfare, festivities: CWG winners get fitting welcome
The big winners at the Commonwealth Games were received with much fanfare upon their arrival from the Gold Coast. Here are some of the best pictures.
The Coast is clear, but golden memories remain
Gold Coast 2018 will forever be remembered for the smiling volunteers, the ruthless sun, and a beach drenched in blinding purple-gold lights. There was history to be made, and India did not disappoint.
In pictures: India at the Commonwealth Games
Relive the best of India in the Gold Coast after a memorable run at the Commonwealth Games.
ESPN India's favourite CWG moments
Twelve days, 218 athletes and 66 medals later, ESPN India staff members pick out their favourite moments from the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
Games officials could have helped collapsed runner
Scottish runner Callum Hawkins should have received help as soon as he came to grief in the Commonwealth Games marathon, respected international athletics official Brian Roe says.
Ugra: Why Gold Coast is India's best CWG ever
Forget Manchester 2002 and Delhi 2010. What India achieved over the last week in Gold Coast easily trumps the rest, and it's not just because of the medals won.
Five Indian performances that were world class
The standard of competition at the CWG is often lower than that found at the world level but a few Indian competitors showed they can be competitive at any stage.
Lee Chong Wei savours final CWG bow
Lee Chong Wei spoke of the Commonwealth Games with finality and the 2020 Olympic Games with a tentative shake of the head. The gold he won in Gold Coast is probably one of the last medals for badminton's superstar trudging in his mid-30s.
The hits and misses of Gold Coast Games
Twelve days of intense competition have drawn to a close on the idyllic Gold Coast, with Australia regaining its Commonwealth dominance.
Badminton
Saina: 'I would place this medal next to my Olympic bronze'
Saina Nehwal reflects on her big win against PV Sindhu as she became the first Indian woman to win two golds in the women's singles event at Commonwealth Games.
New Zealand claim Games sevens double
New Zealand created history on Sunday by sweeping the Commonwealth Games sevens gold medals.
Blitzboks denied medal as NZ win gold at Commonwealth Games
New Zealand won gold in the Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens tournament but the major surprise was that South Africa didn't medal at al
Netball
England upsets Australia to win netball
England has upset Australia 52-51 to win gold in a massive netball boilover at the Commonwealth Games.
Boomers romp to Games gold
Australia are Commonwealth Games champions in men's basketball, thumping Canada 87-47 in Sunday's gold medal match on the Gold Coast.
Organisers looking into distressing marathon scenes
GOLDOC CEO Mark Peters confirmed an investigation is underway into the medical response for Scotland marathon runner Callum Hawkins after he collapsed while leading the men's marathon on the final day of the Commonwealth Games.
Shelley wins gold after leader collapses
Australian Michael Shelley won the gold medal in a dramatic men's marathon at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after Scottish leader Callum Hawkins collapsed in the gutter at the 40km mark.
