In the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Shreyasi Singh and Varsha Varman, and Asab Mohd. and Ankur Mittal will figure in the Double trap events today, looking to carry forward India's supremacy in Shooting. Indian Shooters have, so far, bagged 7 of the 17 medals, with Abhinav Bindra, Rahi Sarnobat and Apurvi Chandela clinching Gold, and Malaika Goel, Anisa Sayyed, Ayonika Paul and Prakash Nanjappa claiming Silver medals.In other events, Weightlifting will see Sathish Kumar Sivalingam and Ravi Kumar Katulu try their luck in the Men's 77 kg division. India has, uptil now, won 6 medals, including 2 Gold, in Weightlifting. Sanjita K. and Sukhen Dey claimed the coveted yellow metal.In Boxing, Manoj Kumar and Sumit Sangwan are slated to play their pre-quarterfinal bouts today.In Badminton, the Indian Mixed team will take on England for a place in the finals.The Indian Women's Hockey team will play their second preliminary round game against New Zealand. All India Radio will broadcast live commentary on the match from 8.25 PM onwards. It can be heard on the FM Gold Network, Rajdhani and the National Channel.Athletics events are also beginning from today. Prakash Karhana will be seen in action in the Shot Put qualification, while Saradha Narayana will figure in the heats of the Women's 100 metre event. Poovamma Maachettira will represent India in the Women's 400 metre event.In Squash, Saurav Ghosal will clash with James Willstrop of England in the Men's Singles semi-final.In Table Tennis, India will meet England in the Men's team semi-finals, with the Indian Women's team playing the Bronze medal match against Australia.Swimming, Cycling and Lawn Bowls will also see the Indian participation today.
News On AIR | July 27, 2014 10:58 AM
CWG 2014: Indian shooters to participate in double trap events today