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April 9, 2018
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Cameroon weightlifter Olivier Matam went missing during the Commonwealth Games.

Athletes who vanished during Commonwealth Games turn up in Sydney

Nineteen athletes disappeared during the Games, including five boxers and three wrestlers from Cameroon.

May 15, 2018

Police appeal for public's help to recover David Nyika's stolen Comm Games gold medal

Police appeal for public's help to recover David Nyika's stolen Comm Games gold medal

Heartbroken boxer says "it's almost worthless to anyone but me".

May 14, 2018

Trained by her dad in the backyard, Ratcliffe is the country's latest athletics star, even if running wasn't her thing.

Commonwealth champion Julia Ratcliffe learned hammer throw in the backyard

Princeton graduate to take time for rehab after her career highlight.

April 27, 2018

The Kiwi pole vaulter spoke after her arrival back into NZ last night.

Eliza McCartney opens up on Commonwealth Games silver - 'It's never not special'

The Kiwi pole vaulter spoke after her arrival back into NZ last night.

April 17, 2018

Scott Curry and the New Zealand team returned from the Gold Coast last night.

'You could hear it from baggage claim' - NZ Sevens captain blown away by Commonwealth Games homecoming

Scott Curry and his team returned from the Gold Coast last night.

April 17, 2018

NZ's chef de mission was over the moon with his team's Commonwealth Games campaign.

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NZ's chef de mission says: "I'm not allowed to have any favourites".

April 17, 2018

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