October 11, 2010 5:24 PM

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India quests for one more Gold to equal 2002 Manchester Games performance

On the eighth Day of the Commonwealth Games, India hopes for one more Gold to equal the best ever 2002 Manchester Games performance. Four bronze medals were won so far today. The first came in shooting, as Tejaswini Sawant and Meena Kumari won bronze in women's 50 meter Rifle Prone pairs shooting event with 1168 points. Scotland won gold while England earned the Silver. Both Scotland and England were at 1169 points but Scotish duo clinched the top spot hitting the Bull's eye.Tejaswini Sawant said she had hoped to win more than a bronze in the competition. Meenakumari also said she was not happy with the bronze.In skeet pairs shooting Mairaj Ahmad Khan and P Allan Danials finished fifth. The Gold in the event was won by Cyprus. In boxing, Seven Indian pugilists had reached the semi-finals in men's boxing events but three have lost their bouts and had to settle for bronze medals. They include Amandeep Singh in Light Fly 46-49 kilogram category, Jai Bhagwan in Light 60 kilogram category and Dilbagh Singh in Welter 69 kilogram. In Badminton, India's Saina Nehwal and Aditi Mutatkar have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's Singles event. Our correspondent reports that Saina defeated Caroline Black of Nigeria, 21-0,21-2 while Aditi defeated Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland 21-11, 21-17. In Rugby India lost its Rugby sevens match against Wales by 7-53. With four more bronze today India continues in second position with 29 Gold, 22 Silver and 26 Bronze. The hosts are, just one gold short of its best performance at the 2002 Manchester Games. Australia are heading the medal table with a total haul of 61 gold, 39 silver and 37 Bronze. England has 26 gold, 46 Silver and 34 bronze.In Athletics today, Krishna Poonia, Harwant Kaur and Seema Antil are competing in Women’s Discus Throw final event. AIR correspondent reports, that in 800 meters women's final race, Tintu Luka is a medal hope for the country.In Weightlifting, one gold will be decided today, in men's 105 plus Kilogram weight category. Sarabjit carries the Indian medal hopes in this event. Meanwhile, the New Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games has been hit by a doping controversy in the same 100 metre Women's event that earlier saw the disqualification of Australia's Sally Pearson who was stripped off her medal for a false start.A Nigerian gold medalist of women's 100 meters Oludamola Osayomi was tested positive in dope Examination. In the dope test methyle hexalimine stimulate was found. Addressing the customary press conference at Main Press Centre, the President of the Games Federation Mr Michael Fennel said the athlete tested positive has requested for ‘B’ sample test and the hearing will be held later on Monday.The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, President Solomon Ogba told a website that, the Nigerian athlete took medication for her toothache and they strongly suspect that it was the reason that led to her failed drug test.The Organizing Committee Chairman, Suresh Kalmadi today said Big video Screens will be put up during road events including Marathon and Cycling events along with the route. He said cycling events will be held at Noida- Greater Noida Expressway and all arrangements have been completed.In Women's Hockey, India defeated Canada 3-nil in a final classification match. The hosts now stand on the fifth position.Indian players will also be seen in action in Table-tennis and Squash tonight.

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