India Open: Mary Kom, Basumatary, Borgohain win goldPowerhouses Cuba and Uzbekistan halt Indian men's charge IMAGE: M C Mary Kom was among five Indian women to win gold. Photograph: Getty Images M C Mary Kom struck gold in the women's category but India’s men were denied a complete sweep by traditional powerhouses Cuba and Uzbekistan on an exciting final day of the India Open boxing tournament, in Delhi, on Thursday. Mary Kom (48kg) got the better of Filipino Josie Gabuco 4-1 in a battle of attrition as the Indian women stole the ... Rediff.com, 2 months ago |
Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWGA summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Indian athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Photograph: PTI Breaking away from tradition, the women athletes of the Indian contingent will wear blazers and trousers instead of sarees at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia. The Indian Olympic Association took the decision after consulting stakeholders and athlete ... Rediff.com, 2 months ago
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Punia assures one medal for IndiaSeema Punia was assured of a medal without a fight, while the likes of MC Mary Kom and Shiva Thapa were handed tricky draws in the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament for men and women, here on Monday. Punia (+81kg) was assured of a medal due to the ... Deccan Herald, 2 months ago
Mary Kom soars into final; Thapa stunned
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