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July 29, 2012 2:11 PM
Boxer Devendro Singh's bid for an Olympic medal was dashed last night when he succumbed to Ireland's Paddy Barnes in a high-voltage quarter-final contest. The 20-year old Devendro fought gallantly but could not prevail over his stronger opponent and lost with a 18-23 verdict. With his exit...
July 29, 2012 2:11 PM
In London today, Indian boxer Jai Bhagwan produced a dominating performance to storm into the pre-quarterfinals of the lightweight (60kg) category in the Olympic Gams. Participating in his maiden Olympics at the age of 26, Bhagwan, was in complete control of the bout from the onset ashe thrashed his...
July 29, 2012 2:11 PM
At the London Olympics today, India suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Men's hockey tournament when they lost to New Zealand, 1-3. Earlier, India were beaten by the formidable Netherlands in their opening fixture.
July 29, 2012 2:11 PM
India's Geeta Phogat will today lock horns with Tonya Lynn Verbeek of Canada in the pre-quarterfinals of the Women's 55 kilogram Freestyle Wrestling competition of the London Olympics. The match will begin at 5:30 PM (Indian Standard Time). The 23-year old is the first woman wrestler of In...
July 29, 2012 2:11 PM
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
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
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 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
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.
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