India so far have won two gold today on the 7th day of the Commonwealth games. The first gold was won by Women Archer Deepika Kumari in the re-curve individual category. Deepika defeated England's Elison Williamson in the final. The bronze in the same event was also won by India's Dola Banerjee. Dola Banerjee defeated Malaysia's Anbarasi Subramaniam.The second gold for India was won by Harpreet Singh in the Mens 25 metres Centrefire pistol shooting.In 66 Kg, free style wrestling India's Sushil Kumar has entered the finals beating Famara Jarjou of Gambia. Sushil finshed his bout in nine seconds. This is the quickest time taken by a wrestler to beat his opponent in this Commonwealth Games.Joginder Kumar in the Super heavy wieght category has advanced to the finals. India Anush Kumar in the 84 Kilogram also entered the finals beating Dick Endreo of Nigeria.Anil Kumar in 55 Kilogram category lost in the Quarter final match to Azhar Hussain of Pakistan. The 12 Kilometre women's cycling race that began this morning is in progress. Six Indian cyclists are participating in the 8 lap race. The men's 168 kilometre race begins at 1.00 pm in the afternoon, in which six Indians are in contention.India is in second position on the Games Medal Tally with 26 Golds, 17 Silver and 18 bronze. Australia in first position retains its massive lead with 55 golds while England is third with 24 golds.
News On AIR | October 10, 2010 11:59 AM
CWG: India win two more gold today, regain 2nd position