Search results for ‘Commonwealth Games’
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‘A lot of uncertainty’ around longevity of Commonwealth Games, says British Olympian
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have been thrown into doubt after Australia’s Victoria state pulled out of hosting them.
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Commonwealth Games thrown into doubt after Australia’s Victoria state pulls out of hosting
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have been thrown into doubt after Australia’s Victoria state pulled out of hosting them, citing soaring costs.
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Northern Irish sprinter banned from Commonwealth Games for being ‘security risk
The Commonwealth Games have brought plenty of medals for athletes from the home nations so far.
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How rail strikes could disrupt Birmingham Commonwealth games
One city that’s been particularly worried about this rail strike is Birmingham, which is teeing up for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games tomorrow.
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Commonwealth Games 2014: what to watch
From Usain Bolt to Bradley Wiggins, it feels like London 2012 all over again. This time though, we’re in Glasgow. Here is your Channel 4 News day-to-day guide to the Commonwealth Games.
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Delhi-belly strikes at the Commonwealth Games
Asia Correspondent John Sparks blogs as athletes fall ill at the Commonwealth Games in India.
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Commonwealth Games: a gymnast’s tale
Isle of Man gymnast Alex Hedges, is writing on the Commonwealth Games for Channel 4 News about his experiences in Delhi. Having settled into the city, competition day is now approaching.
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Commonwealth Games athletes hit by virus
The reputation of the Commonwealth Games in India takes another hit as swimmers fall ill amid concerns over the quality of pool water, writes Asia Correspondent John Sparks from Delhi.
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Commonwealth Games open as organisers booed
India duly presented a Commonwealth Games opening worth of a rising world power – but crowds booed the chairman of the organising committee.
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Commonwealth Games: training camp trauma
Blogging for Channel 4 News, Isle of Man gymnast Alex Hedges watches as two teammates succumb to injuries in the run-up to the Delhi games.
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Commonwealth Games: corruption and pride in Delhi
Commonealth Games organisers face at least 20 corruption investigations. But should Delhi be judged not by the Games, but by its new metro?
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Commonwealth Games: the athlete’s story
Isle of Man gymnast Alex Hedges, who writes about the Games for Channel 4 News, on his impressions of Delhi and the athletes’ village.
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Commonwealth Games: view from athletes
With athletes pulling out and the reputation of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in tatters, Keme Nzerem talks to the competitors who are taking part.
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Paralympian rides at Commonwealth Games
Sarah Storey will be the first Paralympic cyclist to compete against able-bodied athletes at the Commonwealth Games. The 32-year old has told Channel 4 News she can’t wait to get to Delhi.
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Commonwealth Games ‘will go ahead’
The organisers of Dehli’s Commonwealth Games have for the first time admitted a ‘collective failure’ – but insist the games will go ahead.
