Gold Coast Commonwealth Games News

After the pull-out threat given by Saina Nehwal, IOA made it clear that no accreditation would be provided to parents in the upcoming Asian Games. IOA has accepted that the accreditation given during the CWG was an exception as the concerned player refused to participate unless it was not provided.

Tamil Nadu government has announced cash incentives for the sportspersons who excelled at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and have won medals. Along with the cash prize, Chief Minister K Palaniswami, also wrote to each player individually, lauding them for their magnificent performances.

Indian athletes have been affected by the aggressive testing being carried out by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency (ASADA) to give their samples on their arrival at the Athletes’ Village. However, CGF chief executive David Grevemberg has said it is a “clear breach” of the No-Needle Policy.