Delhi will host successful 2010 Games: BrumbyNEW DELHI - Premier of the Australian state of Victoria John Brumby Saturday said that he was very impressed with the architecture of the infrastructure coming up for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG), scheduled to take place in the Indian capital next year. Controversial prediction game 6UP is backNEW DELHI - The controversial SMS-based prediction game 6UP launched earlier this year during the Indian Premier League (IPL) is back and will start from the much-awaited Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan, Saturday. Interim relief for Bhutia, can play for any clubNEW DELHI - Bhaichung Bhutia got interim relief pending the decision of All India Football Federation (AIFF) arbritator Amarendra Sharan on the tussle between India captain and Mohun Bagan and he can now play for any club of his choice. India hopes to win wrestling medals in Commonwealth GamesNEW DELHI - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. M S Gill on Saturday said that Indian wrestlers are set to deliver well at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and the 2012 London Olympics. Bronze medallist Ramesh Kumar says gold next timeNEW DELHI - For wrestler Ramesh Kumar it has not yet sunk in that he has won a World Championship medal, the first by an Indian for 42 years. He never thought he would some day win a bronze after a knee injury almost forced him to quit the sport seven years ago. Kalmadi asks sub-committees to gear upNEW DELHI - Chairman of 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) Suresh Kalmadi Friday said the various sub-committees will have to work towards a succcesful conduct of the Games. Racist attacks take over cricket for conversation between Indians and AustraliansNEW DELHI - Not long ago cricket was a common element in conversation between Indians and Australian nationals in India, because of the craze that both the countries have for cricket, but now things have changed. Talking cricket in times of India-Pakistan freezeNEW DELHI - The lengthening shadows of the Mumbai terror attacks vanished for a while as well-heeled Indians and Pakistanis talked cricket, Jinnah and nostalgia, barely three days before their foreign ministers meet in New York in a bid to thaw the deepening freeze in bilateral ties. Wrestler Ramesh Kumar gets rousing welcome in IndiaNEW DELHI - A large number of people gathered at International Airport here with musical band and garlands to welcome Ramesh Kumar, who won India’s first world championship men’s wrestling medal in 32 years. India assures foolproof security for 2010 Commonwealth GamesNEW DELHI - India has promised foolproof security for next year’s Commonwealth Games to be staged in New Delhi. No threat to Commonwealth Games, same security for all: IndiaNEW DELHI - India Thursday said there was no security threat of any sort to 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi next year and all participants, irrespective of their countries, would get same level of security. Golden jubilee edition of Subroto Cup to commence from October 16NEW DELHI - The golden Jubilee edition of the Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2009 for the junior and sub junior boys section is scheduled to be conducted from October 16 to 26 in New Delhi. Indian shuttlers out from Yonex Open Japan Super SeriesNEW DELHI - India’s P. Kashyap lost in straight sets to Denmark’s Peter Gade 10-21, 10-21 in the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the Yonex Open Japan Super Series badminton in Tokyo Thursday. Wrestler Ramesh wins World Championship bronzeNEW DELHI - Indian grappler Ramesh Kumar won bronze in the 74-kg freestyle category of the World Wrestling Championship at Herning in Denmark thus ending a 42-year-old medal wait in the men’s section. India to ensure adequate security in C’wealth 2010 games, say MakenNEW DELHI - India on Wednesday assured the representatives of the participating countries of the Common Wealth Games 2010 of providing adequate security during the games to be held next in October. Davis Cup tie against Russia challenging: MisraNEW DELHI - Davis Cup captain S.P. Misra feels India face a tough test when they travel to Russia for their World Group first round March 5-7. Davis Cup: India play Russia first in World GroupNEW DELHI - India travel to Russia to play their first round in the Davis Cup World Group from March 5-7. Atwal confirms participation for Indian Open golfNEW DELHI - Arjun Atwal, who won the Indian Open exactly 10 years ago in 1999, Wednesday confirmed his participation to give the field for the Hero Honda Indian Open 2009 a big boost. Mohun Bagan fears premature, says arbitratorNEW DELHI - A day after Mohun Bagan questioned the decision of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to refer its dispute with Bhaichung Bhutia for arbitration, arbiter Amarendra Sharan said Wednesday that the club’s “apprehensions are premature as I have yet to submit my report”. Commonwealth Games will be incident free: MakenNEW DELHI - The government is fully geared to ensure the 2010 Commonwealth Games are free of any security related incidents and is committed to making the mega sports event a big success, Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken emphasised Wednesday. Odafe hat-trick gives Churchill second Durand CupNEW DELHI - Odafe Onyeka Okolie proved again that he is a man for all seasons for Churchill Brothers. He struck three goals in a row to tame Mohun Bagan as the Goan club came from behind to claim the Durand Cup for the second time with a 3-1 victory here Tuesday evening. Commonwealth Games committee joins hands with FICCINEW DELHI - The organising committee of Commonwealth Games 2010 on Tuesday joined hands with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry as partner to effectively use Commonwealth Games’ platform to facilitate deeper economic and trade relationships amongst the Commonwealth fraternity. Commonwealth Games pride of India, says PMNEW DELHI - Calling it a matter of pride for the nation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said his government would spare no effort to ensure that the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be hosted here are successfully conducted. Davis cuppers Somdev, Yuki call on Sports MinisterNEW DELHI - Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman, who put the country back into the Davis Cup top tier World Group in South Africa and Yuki Bhambri, met Sports Minister M.S. Gill here on Tuesday. Davis Cup win proves stress on ‘Indians only’ right, says GillNEW DELHI - Sports Minister M.S. Gill Tuesday met the victorious Davis Cup tennis team and said his decision to allow only Indian citizens to represent the country in the international sporting events has proved to be a success. Yuki was a revelation, says captain MisraNEW DELHI - Indian Davis Cup captain S.P. Misra said 17-year-old Yuki Bhambri was a revelation during the side’s World Group play-off tie against South Africa which they won 4-1. India unseeded in Davis Cup World GroupNEW DELHI - India have been placed among the unseeded eight nations in the Davis Cup World Group in the seedings list announced Monday. Bopanna’s victory inspired me: SomdevNEW DELHI - Somdev Devvarman has said Rohan Bopanna’s sensational victory over South Africa No.1 Rik De Voest on the opening day inspired him to stage a fight back and win the crucial reverse singles to take India to the elite World Group of Davis Cup tennis for the first time in 11 years. Mohun Bagan chasing record 17th Durand Cup titleNEW DELHI - Mohun Bagan will be looking to make amends for their IFA Shield final loss when they face Churchill Brothers in the Durand Cup title clash at the Ambedkar Stadium here Tuesday. Sehwag steps down as Delhi Daredevils captain, Gambhir to replaceNEW DELHI - Star Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Monday stepped down from the captainship of the Indian premier league (IPL) team Delhi Dare Devils. Sehwag steps down, Gambhir to lead Delhi DaredevilsNEW DELHI - Indias dashing opener Virender Sehwag has decided to step down as Delhi Daredevils captain, making way for Gautam Gambhir who will lead the team in the Champions League next month. Mohun Bagan beat Mahindra to make 27th Durand Cup finalNEW DELHI - A brace from Edeh Chidi saw Mohun Bagan through to the final of the Durand Cup with a 2-1 victory over defending champions Mahindra United here Sunday. India, Sri Lanka U-16 football match ends in drawNEW DELHI - The second friendly football match between the under-16 teams of India and Sri Lanka ended in a goalless draw in Colombo Saturday. Churchill Brothers make third consecutive Durand Cup finalNEW DELHI - I-League champions Churchill Brothers made their third consecutive Durand Cup final with an impressive 2-1 win over Dempo Sports Club in an evenly contested all-Goan semi-final at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday. Decision on Bhaichung-Mohun Bagan tussle next SaturdayNEW DELHI - All India Football Federation (AIFF)-appointed arbitrator Amarendra Sharan said Saturday that he would give his decision on the ongoing tussle between national captain Bhaichung Bhutia and his club Mohun Bagan next week. |