India is in second position on the Games Medal Tally with 26 Gold, 18 Silver and 18 bronze. Australia in first position retains its massive lead with 56 gold 31 silver while England is third with 24 gold 45 silver and 29 bronze.In Weightlifting Women's 75 kg category final match slated this afternoon, India's medal hopes rests on Geetarani, who is in contention. Dil Bagh Singh in 69 kg welter weight category, Vijender Singh in 75 kg middle weight, Manoj Kumar in 64 kg light welter weight, Manpreet Singh in 91 kg heavy weight and Paramjeet Samota in 91 kg super heavy weight are contesting in their quarter-final bouts. Anil Kumar in 55 Kilogram category lost in the Quarter final match to Azhar Hussain of Pakistan. In cycling, six Indians are in contention in the men's 168 kilometre race.In Women's 112 km Cycling race Australia's Rochelle won the Gold, Silver also went to Australia while New Zealand took bronze.In Tennis, India's Somdev Devvarman takes on the challenge from Matt Ebden of Australia in the gold decider high profile match this evening. In Hockey, India plays Pakistan in a Men's A group match.In Athletics, Indian medal hopes prevail as Vikas Gowda competes in Men's discuss throw final today. Mayookha Mathali Kunnael, Prajusha Maliakkal and Resmi Bose are also competing for gold in the Women's long jump final.In Women's 800 metres race, Tintu Lukka and Sinimole Paulose will race for India today. Geeta Satti and Manju Hiriyur can be seen in the Women's 200 metres semi-final this evening.
News On AIR | October 10, 2010 2:11 PM
India regains its 2nd position in medal tally