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Jaspal, Naresh bag second gold
The duo shot a combined score of 1139 in the Centrefire Pistol team event at the Commonwealth shooting championships.

Mohun Bagan romp into final
The Calcutta giants beat a depleted Mahindra United in the second semi-final of the Federation Cup football tournament.

Australia too good for Korea
The Aussies, who drew with India on Sunday, posted their first victory in the five-nation under-21 hockey tournament in Malyasia.

Humpy continues to share lead
The Indian woman Grandmaster drew with top seed woman FIDE Master Xu Yuanyuan to stay ahead in the World Junior chess championship.

Kunjarani appeals for revocation of ban
She stated that the substance (strychnine) reportedly found in her urine sample is a stimulant and not a performance-enhancing drug.

I'm shocked at the findings: Kunjarani
'I took 'Disprin' and coffee, which could have resulted in too much 'strychnine' being found in my urine sample.'

Sunil Kumar wins ITF doubles crown
The top Indian junior and Raian Luchici of Romania emerged triumphant at the ITF International hardcourt championships.

Sarita Devi in final of Asian boxing
The Indian girl proved too good for Jouveliet Chilem of The Philippines in the semi-final, forcing the referee to stop the contest.

Paes-Bhupathi get tough draw
The Indians, who are seeded fifth, have an easy first round but could run into some fancied pairs as the US Open progresses.

India rally to hold Australia
The Indian juniors drew 1-1 against Australia, while Malaysia thrashed England 4-0 in the five-nation men's Junior hockey tournament.

India way down in FIH rankings
Following the fifth placing at the qualifiers, India have been ranked 14th among the 16 teams for the 2002 hockey World Cup.

India in Group A for Afro-Asian hockey
Asian champions South Korea and Pakistan will not participate in the hockey event at the Games.

Sweet triumph for Vivek Bhandari
The Delhi Golf Club golfer scored his first win on the Hero Honda Golf Tour in four years when he easily won the Hero Honda Open.

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