Citizen Journalist
CWG-like scam in Lusofonia Games: Congress to approach CBI
The Congress Sunday alleged a Delhi Commonwealth Games-style scam and demanded a CBI probe into corruption in the organisation of the Portuguese Commonwealth Games, also known as the Lusofonia Games, in Goa.
Jul 20, 2014, 18:12 PM IST
Hygiene biggest fear of foreigners visiting India: TT coach
Unhygienic conditions are the biggest fear of overseas players and coaches travelling to India and the country must do its bit to allay such negative perceptions to attract foreigners, feels India`s German table tennis coach Peter Engel.
Apr 09, 2014, 18:25 PM IST
Goa in race to host Commonwealth TT
According to Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) secretary-general Dhanraj Choudhary, Goa is one of the bidders to host the 2015 Commonwealth Championships. India also hosted the the tournament`s last edition in New Delhi in 2013.
Mar 26, 2014, 15:05 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar`s humbleness is worth emulating: Parrikar
Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar is one of the live examples of humbleness despite being a world class sportsman, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Monday.
Mar 03, 2014, 17:05 PM IST
Three Goan athletes return "defective" medals won at Lusofonia
Three Goan athletes have returned their medals won at the Lusofonia Games-2014 here after it allegedly began losing its sheen, leaving the organisers red-faced even as they stopped payment to its manufacturers.
Feb 15, 2014, 12:15 PM IST
India wins gold in men`s basketball at Lusofonia Games
India on Monday won the basketball gold in the men`s section at the Lusofonia Games, defeating Angola 77-70.
Jan 28, 2014, 00:04 AM IST
Lusofonia Games closing ceremony to pack `sporting` punch
The closing ceremony of the ongoing Lusofonia Games here, which was to be held at Athletic stadium in Bambolim on January 29, has been shifted to Jawaharlal Nehru stadium at Fatorda on public demand.
Jan 27, 2014, 16:43 PM IST
Lusofonia: India beat Macau 2-0, enter football final
Goa (India) scored in each half to get the better of Macau and enter into the final of football event at the Lusofonia Games.
Jan 27, 2014, 13:16 PM IST
Portugal bags top honours in judo at Lusofonia
Portugal on Friday bagged top honours in judo at the Lusofonia Games, winning five gold medals, while India also put up a good performance.
Jan 24, 2014, 22:38 PM IST
Sri Lanka, Goa post wins in beach volleyball at Lusofonia
Sri Lanka continued their winning streak in men`s beach volleyball at the Lusofonia Games as they defeated Angola in straight sets here Friday, while Indian team too emerged victorious.
Jan 24, 2014, 20:25 PM IST
Mozambique to clash with SL in football semi-final
Mozambique will start as favourites when they lock horns with Sri Lanka in the football semi-finals in the 3rd edition of the Lusofonia Games at Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.
Jan 24, 2014, 18:52 PM IST
Lusofonia Games: India claim three gold medals in TT
Indian paddlers did the country proud as they claimed three more gold medals to finish with six out of seven on offer in the 3rd edition of Lusofonia Games at Peddem ground in Mapusa.
Jan 24, 2014, 00:39 AM IST
India aims to keep on winning momentum against Mozambique
Goa will be looking to maintain the winning momentum when they cross swords against Mozambique in the second leg match of the Group `B` Lusofonia Games football league match at Tilak Stadium in Vasco on Wednesday.
Jan 21, 2014, 14:05 PM IST
Lusofonia games: Indian women bag maiden table tennis gold
Indian women today defeated Portugal 3-0 to bag gold medal in table tennis match at ongoing Lusofonia games.
Jan 21, 2014, 00:26 AM IST
Macau eves beat Mozambique in volleyball at Lusofonia Games
Putting behind their poor show against India, Macau`s women volleyball team on Monday beat Mozambique in straight sets at the Lusofonia Games here.
Jan 20, 2014, 20:30 PM IST
Lanka need a draw to advance to semifinals
Sri Lanka are looking to seal their berth in the semi-finals when they play their last group `A` league match of the Lusofonia Games football competition against Sao Tome tomorrow at Tilak Stadium in Vasco.
Jan 20, 2014, 18:05 PM IST
Lusofonia Games: Portugal beat SA in women`s table tennis
The sporting action at the Lusofonia Games in Goa began Sunday with Portugal blanking South Africa 3-0 in the women`s table tennis competition at the Paddem ground, here.
Jan 19, 2014, 14:56 PM IST
Lusofonia Games set to begin from Saturday
Goa is all set to host the 10-day long Lusofonia Games from Saturday, which would be held across six stadiums, until January 29.
Jan 17, 2014, 20:44 PM IST
Over 700 athletes to participate in Lusofonia Games
Around 739 athletes from 12 countries are all set to take part in the 3rd edition of the Lusofonia Games, starting from January 18.
Jan 13, 2014, 18:35 PM IST
Goa minister not keen to hold `colonial` sports event
With the Lusofonia Games set to begin Jan 18 here, Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar said Monday that he does not like the concept of Goa hosting the Portuguese Commonwealth Games.
Jan 07, 2014, 11:38 AM IST
