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Saina Nehwal wins Denmark Open Super Series Premier Trophy

Oct. 22 London Olympics 2012, Sports Comments Off

Saina Nehwal 150x150 Saina Nehwal wins Denmark Open Super Series Premier TrophyNews from sports sector states that Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal has won the Denmark Open Super Series Premier Trophy and the Indian Olympic Association on Monday congratulated the star.

Talking to media, IOA acting President Vijay Kumar Malhotra said, “Saina`s consistent good showing in the International tournaments argues well for Indian sports in general and Badminton in particular.”

Further, Mr. Malhotra said that Saina has won the Denmark Open Super Series Premier Trophy and bronze medal in 2012 London Olympics this year and this has raised the level of badminton in the country. Read more

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London Olympic 2012: Vikas’s ouster after AIBA overturns

Aug. 04 India News, London Olympics 2012, Sports Comments Off

Vikas Krishan1 150x150 London Olympic 2012: Vikas’s ouster after AIBA overturns In a much embarrassing reversal of fortune, Indian Boxer Vikas Krishan who reached the quarter-finals in the 69 kg category knocked out from the London Olympics while just few hours later AIBA was overturned his victorious pre-quarterfinal bout.

21 years old Krishan had quelled his opponent Errol Spence of USA at the ExCel Arena in London on Friday night in a thrilling boxing contest with 13-11. Read more

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Sushil Kumar to led India’s Flag-bearer at London Olympics

Jul. 16 London Olympics 2012, Sports Comments Off

The bronze medal winner Indian wrestler at the Beijing Olympics, Sushil Kumar will now led India’s flag at the upcoming London Olympics 2012 Games’ opening event on July 27.

The announcement was made to media by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting president Vijay Kumar Malhotra that wrestler Sushil Kumar has been selected for the honour after due consideration. Read more

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Suresh Kalmadi blasts Sport Minister, says will go to London Olympics

Jul. 15 India News, London Olympics 2012, Sports Comments Off

Kalmadi Maken 150x150 Suresh Kalmadi blasts Sport Minister, says will go to London Olympics In blow of controversial London trip, Suresh Kalmadi, chief of sacked New Delhi Commonwealth Games Organising Committee followed a move against Sports Minister, saying he will witness London Olympics.

“I have every right to attend the Olympics. As president of the Asian Athletics Federation, I have been invited by the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF), of which I am also a council member. I am still the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president,” Kalmadi told reporters. Read more

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