Commonwealth Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian athletes especially women for their "excellent performances" at the 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

India ended its Commonwealth Games 2018 at Gold Coast in Australia with 66 medals - 26 gold, 20 silver, and 20 bronze. In the closing ceremony, the Indian contingent was led by boxer Mary Kom, who claimed a gold medal after making her event debut at 35.

The star badminton trio of Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth were the centre of attraction as the Indian contingent ended their campaign at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) on a high here on Sunday.

Indian star Saina Nehwal defeated compatriot P.V. Sindhu by straight games to win the women's singles title in the badminton competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Sunday.

Indian star Kidambi Srikanth had to remain satisfied with the silver medal after losing to an inspired Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in the men's singles badminton final at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Sunday.

Indian star Saina Nehwal defeated compatriot P.V. Sindhu by straight games to win the women's singles title in the badminton competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Sunday.

Despite putting best efforts, the Indian Squash player Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal had to win a silver medal in squash mixed doubles during Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. The Indian pair moved down to Australian Donna Urquhart and Cameron Pilley 0-2 (8-10, 10-11) in the final on April 14, Saturday.

Indian boxer Vikas Krishan defeated Dieudonne Wilfried Seyi Ntsengue of Cameroon in the 75kg category final at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Saturday.

India's Vinesh Phogat won gold in the women's 50 kilogram wrestling competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Saturday.

Renowned boxer Mary Kom claimed gold by defeating Northern Ireland's Kristina O'Hara in the final at 2018 Commonwealth Games taking place at Gold Coast, Australia. The legendary boxer wins gold in women's 45-48kg boxing competition. India has collected 18th gold medal in its account.