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July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

Afghan boxer defeated by French rival in Olympics

Afghan boxer Ajmal Faisal was defeated by his French rival Nordine Oubaali by 22-9 following a three rounds match in flyweight category in London Olympics last night. Talking to reporters Ajmal said he lost the match due to lack of experience in international tournaments. Ajmal Faisal, 21 years old ...

July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

Ronjan Sodhi fails to qualify for finals of men's double trap event

At the Olympic Games in London today, India's Ronjan Sodhi, flopped and failed to qualify for the finals of the men's double trap event. His failure struck a big blow for Indian hopes. In the qualifying rounds, former world no. 1 from Ferozepur, fired 134 out of 150 to finish a shocking 11...

July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

US on top in medal tally, Korea 3rd

In the London Olympics, the United States now hold the top spot in the medals table. At the end of the seventh day of competitions on Friday, they had a haul of 21 Gold, 10 Silver and 12 Bronze. China are standing second with 20 Gold, 13 Silver and 9 Bronze. Republic of Korea are in the third positi...

July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

Eight badminton players disqualified from Olympic

Eight badminton players have been dramatically disqualified from Olympic competition today on the allegations of "throwing" matches. Four pairs in the women's doubles competition - one from China, one from Indonesia and two from South Korea - were barred after being hit by disciplinary charges....

July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

Arbitration Court rejects Vikas Krishan plea

The Court of Arbitration has rejected India's appeal on boxer Vikas Krishan's ouster from Olympics. The decision on his winning the pre-quarter final in 69-km category was reversed last week after the appeal by a US boxer.

July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

2012 Olympics: Bhupathi, Bopanna advance,Sangwan, Bombayla exit

In Tennis, the pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna and the duo of Leander Paes and Vishnu Vardhan advanced to the second round of the men's doubles event. While Bhupathi and Bopanna overcame Max Mirnyi and Alexander Bury of Belarus 7-6, 6-7, 8-6, Paes and Vardhan got the better of Jean Ju...

July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

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Olympics 2012: India event schedule for today

On the fourth day of competitions at the London Olympics today, Indian participants will be seen in action in the following events:-In the second round of Men's doubles Tennis, the duo of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna will take on the French pair of Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau, whi...

July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

Latvia beat Netherlands 2-0 in Olympic men's beach volleyball

Latvia beat the Netherlands 2-0 at Horse Guards Parade in the Olympic men's beach volleyball Pool E match today. Latvia leads the men's beach volleyball Pool E round with 6 points.The Netherlands is currently second with 5 points and Venezuela is third with 2 points.

July 29, 2012 2:11 PM

Indian woman boxer Mary Kom storms into quarterfinals

In Women's Boxing, India's M. C. Mary Kom stormed into the quarterfinals today when she beat Karolina Michalczuk of Poland 19-14 in the Women's Fly weight 51 kg category. She will face Maroua Rahali of Tunisia in the Quarterfinals tomorrow. MC Mary Kom is a five-time world champion and the lone Indi...

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