November 16, 2010 9:15 PM

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Creating history, Khade wins Bronze in 16th Asian Games

India won two bronze medals today in the 16th Asian Games at Guangzhou, China. Virdhawal Khade scripted history as he became the first Indian swimmer in 24 years to clinch an Asian Games medal by notching up a bronze. The second bronze was bagged by Ashish Kumar in the men's Floor Event of the Artistic Gymnastics. The 19-year-old Khade finished third in the 50 metres butterfly finals with a timing of 24.31 seconds, thus ensuring that India. Pugilist Suranjoy Singh also provided some spark to punch his way into pre-quarter finals while the shooters came a cropper for the second successive day.With the addition of two bronze medals to their kitty, India's medals tally has risen to one gold, four silver and five bronze.

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