In Hockey, India and South Korea declared as joint Champions as rain interrupted the final match of Azlan Shah Gold Cup at Ipoh in Malaysia. Ravinder Singh won the Bronze in 60 kg. category of Senior Asian Wresting Championship. With that India conclude the event with 7 medals including two gold to end second at podeum.Abdul Majeed Qureshi of Andhra Pradesh struck gold in the mens 100 meters event at the 50th National Open Athletic Championship being held at the Maharajas College Ground in Kochi yesterday. In football, the Kolkata giant Mohan Bagan defeated their arch rival East Bengal by 2-1 in I-League match. With this Mohan Bagan got 36 points after playing 25 matches. On the other hand the East Bengal has reached to 29 points after 24 matches. Bowing to pressure, the organisers of the ISSF World Cup in Dorset, UK apologised to the Indian shooters who were harassed by their transport staff. National Rifles Association of India Secretary Rajib Bhatia said in New Delhi that a meeting was held between Indian representatives and the organisers in London where they apologised.
News On AIR | May 17, 2010 9:09 AM
Azlan Shah Cup: rain forced India to share title with South Korea