Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games still in danger warn CGF

December 23 - New Delhi's preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games has picked up pace over the last two months but the event still risks failure, according to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission, whose full report was published today.

Fennell drops plan to set-up Commonwealth Games monitoring panel

By Duncan Mackay

December 19 - Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell (pictured) today scrapped the planned controversial Technical Review Committee (TRC), which had been set-up to monitor preparations for next year's Games and threatened to cause a major schism with organisers, despite again expressing his concerns at the delays in building the venues.

Willis to chase double at Commonwealth Games

December 18 - Olympic 1500 metres medallist Nick Willis (pictured) says he wants to win the 800 and 1500 metres double at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi next year, which will boost organisers of the event in the Indian capital following a succession of big-name athletes claiming that they would not compete.

British head coach claims Delhi is for developing athletes

By Duncan Mackay

December 14 - Britain has effectively downgraded next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi to a development event after UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee (pictured) made it clear that his main focus in 2010 will be fixed on the European Championships in Barcelona as he continues preparations for the London 2012 Olympics.

TV boost for New Delhi Commonwealth Games

By Duncan Mackay

December 12 - Next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has earned $60 million (£37 million) from selling the television rights, $20 million (£12 million) more than expected, organisers have announced as international inspectors arrived in the Indian capital to check on preparations for the event.