Mary Kom of Manipur to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardAugust 16th, 2009 IMPHAL - Four-time world champion woman boxer M C Mary Kom of Manipur is all set to get the country's highest sporting honour the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. The award selection committee unanimously approved the award to Mary Kom.
Outlays for Commonwealth Games stepped up to Rs. 3,472 croreJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has proposed to substantially enhance the allocations for the Commonwealth Games 2010 from Rs. 2,112 crore in the interim budget to Rs.
Managua mayor, Alexis Arguello, former boxing champion, found dead at his homeJuly 1st, 2009 Managua mayor, ex-boxing champ, found deadMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, a three-time world boxing champion, has been found dead. Presidential spokeswoman Rosario Murillo confirms the death.
Commonwealth Games Federation satisfied with infrastructure in DelhiMay 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Suresh Kalmadi has said that the executive board of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) expressed satisfaction with the games infrastructure coming up in the city. "As you are all aware the CGF was here for the whole of last week.
Ex-boxing champ wins celebrity boxing eventMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno was a shock winner of a celebrity boxing version of Weakest Link. Bruno stunned host Anne Robinson by seeing off legends Chris Eubank, Henry Cooper, Barry McGuigan and Joe Calzaghe.
Commonwealth Games delegation arrives in New DelhiMay 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) security delegation arrived here on Monday to inspect all the facilities and the stadiums before the games to be held in 2010. A meeting took place at the Delhi Secretariat where Delhi gave its presentation to the delegation members.
Hungarian boxer Nagy dies at 23 after suffering brain injury while training in AustraliaMay 9th, 2009 Hungarian boxer Andras Nagy dies in AustraliaBUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian light-heavyweight boxer Andras Nagy has died after suffering a brain injury while training in Melbourne, Australia. He was 23. "He was a very talented boxer.
Texas officials call off high school sports, academic events until May 11 due to swine fluApril 29th, 2009 Swine flu forces Texas HS officials to halt sportsAUSTIN, Texas — Texas officials on Wednesday postponed all public high school athletic and academic competitions until May 11 because of the swine flu outbreak. The move suspends the baseball and softball seasons and eliminates the regional track championships that were to start Friday, said Charles Breithaupt, executive director of the University Interscholastic League.
One-time heavyweight boxing champ Greg Page, injured in 2001 fight, dies at Louisville homeApril 27th, 2009 Former boxing champ Greg Page dies at 50LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Greg Page, a former heavyweight boxing champion who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2001 fight, has died at his Louisville home.
World championships are still out, but D'Arcy will be allowed to swim again for AustraliaApril 23rd, 2009 D'Arcy to be allowed to swim again for AustraliaSYDNEY — Butterfly swimmer Nick D'Arcy, convicted of assault following a barroom fight last year, will be allowed to continue competing for Australia after August, Swimming Australia said Thursday. On April 6, Swimming Australia said D'Arcy would not be allowed to compete in the Rome world championships in late July.
Swede Alshammar breaks butterfly recordMarch 17th, 2009 SYDNEY - Sweden's Therese Alshammar broke her own world record Tuesday in the 50-metre butterfly at the Australian swimming championships in Sydney. Alshammar, 31, clocked 25.44 seconds - 0.02 seconds faster than the world record she set in Barcelona in 2007.
Oz concerned about security, threatens to withdraw from 2010 Commonwealth GamesMarch 15th, 2009 MELBOURNE - The Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) has said that if its security concerns are not addressed, it could withdraw from the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi. According to the Courier Mail, for the first time in Australia's Commonwealth Games history, team officials will consider hiring private security to protect the country's best athletes in India.
Sahara India to sponsor Indian boxersFebruary 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - After its success at the Beijing Olympic Games last year, Indian boxing received a major boost Monday as Sahara India decided to sponsor 13 boxers. The 13 boxers include five Olympians Vijender, Akhil Kumar, Jitender Kumar, Dinesh Kumar and Antharesh Lakra.
Kamalesh Sharma heads to India on 60th anniversary of CommonwealthFebruary 1st, 2009 LONDON - Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma is to visit India Feb 4-11 for discussions on the current global economic scenario on the 60th anniversary of the grouping, his office announced Monday. Sharma will address international and local audiences, focussing on the current global economic situation, and 'the pressing need' for reform of international institutions and collective action by all governments.
Cuba promises a high-profile boxing coach for IndiaJanuary 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) is hoping to get a high-profile Cuban coach to train the Indian boxers for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. IABF secretary general P.
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