2018 Commonwealth Games

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:45 am

Manika Batra / Mouma Das win silver in Women's TT final.

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:11 am

After a couple of golds, it has been silver all the way for India today.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:14 am

India lose to NZ 2-3 in Men's Hockey Semi Final.

Could not get out of jail today after all the scrappy encounters.

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:20 am

Indian men and women will play off for bronze in hockey. I do not expect any bronze in hockey for India.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:21 pm

Satish Kumar reached finals in boxing.

Katto · Postby **Katto** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:53 pm

these rhythmic gymnasts make a lot of mistakes at CommGames level.

nowhere near the jaw dropping feats you see at World level.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:18 pm

True.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:25 pm

I am surprised by the difference between Australia and England in the medals table.It's not even been close.

India still hanging on to the 3rd spot.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:27 pm

I expect at least 3 Golds from India in.the next 2 days , so 1-3 order expected to remain this way till closing unless Canada does something dramatic.

Katto · Postby **Katto** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:54 pm

bolero wrote:I am surprised by the difference between Australia and England in the medals table.It's not even been close.

India still hanging on to the 3rd spot.

England don't prioritize this event, especially when its on the other side of the world. They don't send their best or their best in their best form.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:11 pm

Katto wrote:
bolero wrote:I am surprised by the difference between Australia and England in the medals table.It's not even been close.

India still hanging on to the 3rd spot.

England don't prioritize this event, especially when its on the other side of the world. They don't send their best or their best in their best form.

That explains partly.But I still believe Australia would have topped even if England had sent their best.

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:05 am

bolero wrote:I am surprised by the difference between Australia and England in the medals table.It's not even been close.

India still hanging on to the 3rd spot.

could it be an Australia record medal haul bolero?.

Current medal count on penultimate day.
http://www.sportingnews.com/au/athletic ... 2de6b4vl9v

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:30 am

bolero wrote:
Katto wrote:
England don't prioritize this event, especially when its on the other side of the world. They don't send their best or their best in their best form.

That explains partly.But I still believe Australia would have topped even if England had sent their best.

England don't prioritize this event, especially when its on the other side of the world. They don't send their best or their best in their best form.[/quote]
What best has England not sent? Their swimming team was at full strength while their cycling team was a mixture of experience and new gen. Betting their athletics team was the same. Can not speak for the less profile sports. You can bet anytime England is up against the old enemy she will always send her best troops.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:25 am

baggygreenmania wrote:
bolero wrote:I am surprised by the difference between Australia and England in the medals table.It's not even been close.

India still hanging on to the 3rd spot.
could it be an Australia record medal haul bolero?.

Current medal count on penultimate day.
http://www.sportingnews.com/au/athletic ... 2de6b4vl9v

Looks like it.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:24 am

Manika Batra of India beats the World no 4 Singaporean in a thriller to enter Ladies TT singles finals.

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:33 am

Hurray! Mary Com wins gold in women's 45-48 Kg boxing.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:35 am

Yup, Mary Kom with India's 18th Gold

Katto · Postby **Katto** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:46 am

baggygreenmania wrote:What best has England not sent? Their swimming team was at full strength while their cycling team was a mixture of experience and new gen. Betting their athletics team was the same. Can not speak for the less profile sports. You can bet anytime England is up against the old enemy she will always send her best troops.

England doesn't regard Australia as the old enemy. Only Australia see the relationship this way.
Their old enemy is Germany.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:48 am

Both the Indian TT mixed doubles pairs lost in the semis.They would be facing each other for the bronze.

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:58 am

Sanjeev Rajput wins gold in shooting and Gaurav Solanki in 52 kg men's boxing. India reach 20 golds.

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:01 am

It is nice to see Indian sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathod present on the boxing ring to encourage Indian boxers. He himself is an ex Olympic medal winner.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:45 am

Boxers Manish Kaushik and Amit Panghal win silver

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:49 am

Saina Nehwal enters badminton ladies finals.Srikanth enters men's singles finals.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:00 am

PV Sindhu reached ladies badminton finals.Will meet Saina.

HS Prannoy loses in a tough 3 setter to legend Lee Chong Wei.

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:04 am

So India is assured of one gold in women's singles of Badminton.

Katto · Postby **Katto** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:24 am

haha NZ embarrassed by Canada's university basketball team with a 3 pointer on the buzzer!

great finish.

view on twitter, this is great!

https://twitter.com/CanBball/status/985034888318476288

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:17 am

Neeraj Chopra of India wins Gold in Javelin.

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:18 am

https://www.gc2018.com/

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:20 am

bolero wrote:Neeraj Chopra of India wins Gold in Javelin.

Congrats Chopra. was always the man to beat. Peacock of Australia second. An Aussie beat on of yours for gold in boxing bolero.

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:23 am

Surprise by the Kiwis whipping our girls in the hockey final.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:23 am

baggygreenmania wrote:
bolero wrote:Neeraj Chopra of India wins Gold in Javelin.
Congrats Chopra. was always the man to beat. Peacock of Australia second. An Aussie beat on of yours for gold in boxing bolero.

Yes true, Baggers.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:39 am

India's Sumit gets Gold in Wrestling 125 Kg.

Katto · Postby **Katto** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:53 am

the "black sticks" LOL

I thought Aussie teams had bad names

guess what the NZ badminton team is called?

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:35 am

NZ badminton team gets sponsorship offers from condom manufactures because of their name.

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:50 am

Neeraj Chopra's coach is the legendary jevelin thrower Uwe Hohn of Germany !

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:09 am

Saurabh Ghoshal and Dipika Pallikal Karthik- the squash mixed double finalists are brother in law- sister in law ! Saurabh Ghoshal is married to Dipika Pallikal's sister. Dipika herself is married to Dinesh Karthik.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:32 am

Squarecut, was aware Dipika is Dinesh Karthiks wife.

Are you aware Dinesh Karthik and Murali Vijay dated the same girl.and there was a fight between the two over her ?

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:33 am

Meanwhile Vinesh Phogat wins Gold in wrestling.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:40 am

Manika Batra wins Gold in Womens TT.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:58 am

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik wins Bronze in CWG as well.

She looked way under par, was the favourite for Gold.

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:59 am

Aussies Cuskelly and Grinham defeat India to win Squash Mixed Doubles gold. Big of 7 to telecast the match. They showed the final point.. wow.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:01 am

baggygreenmania wrote:Aussies Cuskelly and Grinham defeat India to win Squash Mixed Doubles gold. Big of 7 to telecast the match. They showed the final point.. wow.

Yes, that was a close game.The Indian lady you saw is cricketer Dinesh Karthiks wife.

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:35 am

bolero wrote:
baggygreenmania wrote:Aussies Cuskelly and Grinham defeat India to win Squash Mixed Doubles gold. Big of 7 to telecast the match. They showed the final point.. wow.

Yes, that was a close game.The Indian lady you saw is cricketer Dinesh Karthiks wife.

Really.

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:37 am

bolero another event I missed was the Mens Trap shooting final. You watch it. Who won?

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:46 am

The Welshman was doing well, Australian also there.I didn't see the result.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:48 am

Vilas Krishan wins Gold in Boxing.

squarecut · Postby **squarecut** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:53 am

Today is turning out to be an extremely rewarding day for India in medals tally. They have won eight golds already today with a few more likely to come.

bolero · Postby **bolero** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:35 am

Satish Kumar wins Silver in Boxing.

Sharath and Sathyan win silver in men's doubles TT finals.

baggygreenmania · Postby **baggygreenmania** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:56 am

Opals giving England a basketball lesson even without the incomparable Liz Gambage. Someone tell me why she was ejected from the game? This should be Australia's final gold medal of the Games.

Katto · Postby **Katto** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:10 pm

baggygreenmania wrote:Opals giving England a basketball lesson even without the incomparable Liz Gambage. Someone tell me why she was ejected from the game? This should be Australia's final gold medal of the Games.

you don't give the men a chance?