October 14, 2010 1:05 PM

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India shining with its best ever medal haul

India's Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa won a gold for India today in the Commonwealth Games Women's doubles Badminton. They defeated Shinta Mulla and Lei Yao in the final against Singapore 21-16, 21-19.Saina Nehwal in Women Singles will also clash for gold with Malaysia's Mew Choo Wong later today. Malaysia bagged the Gold in the mixed Doubles category in Badminton. Malaysia's Ee Hui Chin and Kein Keat Koo beat England's Jenny Wallwork and Nathan Robertson by 2-0. Singapore got the gold. 4 more Golds will be decided in Badminton, todayIn Men's Hockey final Australia thrashed India 8-0 winning gold while the hosts had to settle for Silver. New Zealand won the Bronze in men's hockey defeating England 5-2 in penalty Shootout. Kenya dominated the marathon events securing golds in both men's and women's categories. In men's event, Kenya's John Kellai won the race clocking 2 hours 14 minutes 35 seconds. Australia's Michael shelly won the silver as he finished 53 seconds behind the leader. Kenya also secured the bronze with Amos Matui finishing the race in 2 hours 15 minutes 58 seconds. In Women's Section, Kenyan athletes had a one-two finish with Australia finishing third. Irene Rosgei won the race with the timing of 2 hours 34 minutes 32 seconds while compatriot Irene Mogake finished 11 seconds behind her to bag the silver. Australia's Lisa Weightman clinched the Bonze clocking 2 hours 35 minutes 25 seconds. As the curtains come down this evening on the 2010 Commonwealth Games, India is shining with its best ever medal haul with 37 Golds. England also with 37 Golds, but having more number of total medals are currently at second spot, while Australia have taken an unassailable lead with a tally of 73 Gold. The grand finale of the games today will be a blast of music with a laser show as its highlight, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium this evening. The celebration will reach a crescendo tonight as the flag comes down to begin its journey to Glasgow for the next meet in 2014. Involving 7,000 performers, the theme of the closing function will showcase martial arts and include segments like 'Tribute to the Motherland' and 'Music of Universal Love', with aerostat – the world's largest helium balloon set to dazzle the spectators. The 2-hour-15-minute show featuring 7,000 performers from all over the country, will spread the message of universal love as the athletes from participating nations and territories march out as a one big family after 11 days of exhilarating action.

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