Short Corner — Chandigarh

Sikdar lands first gold for IndiaAn avalanche of medals. That's what it was and made even more stark by India's lack of success in Asian ...

Sikdar lands first gold for India
An avalanche of medals. That’s what it was and made even more stark by India’s lack of success in Asian Games athletics for almost two decades now. Not since the Games were last held in India in 1982 has India experienced such an excellent day in international athletics PT Usha’s efforts in 1986 were exceptions as there were not many other medals which came India’s way.

India on top
Medium-Pacer Robin Singh Jr, seeking his Test debut, today bowled himself into contention for next week’s series opener, as India fought back brilliantly to move into a winning position against Wellington on the penultimate day of the four-day game.

India win
India stopped defending champions Korea dead in their tracks, but only just. It was so agonisingly close that the Indian supporter died a thousand deaths before the final hooter halted a dangerous fightback by the Koreans and Indians scrambled through 2-1 to top pool B with four wins in the Asian Games men’s hockey tournament.

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Dingko in final
Bantamweight pugilist N G Dingko Singh stunned world number three and home favourite Sontaya Wongprates to storm into the final of the Asian Games boxing championship and assure India at least one of their two medals from the ring would be of the silver hue.

Susanthika out
Amidst rumours of her having refused to go for a dope test, Susantika Jayasinghe pulled out of the Asian Games 100 metres final at the last minute on Monday. The dramatic decision dampened the joyous Sri Lankans celebrations who a little earlier won two gold medals within 15 minutes of each other and also overshadowed Koji Ito’s brilliant 100m win in 10.05 seconds.

ICC probe
The chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jagmohan Dalmiya, today hinted at a "high powered" commission to investigate growing allegations of betting and match-fixing.