Wednesday, August 20, 2008

India Shining in Beijing!

One after another, Good News are pouring in from Beijing.
Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar has won the Bronze medal in 66 kg group. He won over Kazaksthan's Leoned Spiridinove 2-1, 0-1 and 1-0. It's been a tough battle for Sushil, he has lost his Opening round bout, but won both the matches in repachage.
he has now become the second Indian to win an Olympic medal in Wrestling. Interestingly, it was in this sport, that India had won her first individual Olympic medal, when Khashaba Jadhav won a Bronze in 1952 Helsinki games.
you know, it was such an exciting moment! we were almost preparing to make a story on his entry in Bronze match, and before we decide anything, he was on verge of winning it, and within a few minuites, he won it.... breath taking!
And as we were absorbing the joy, Vijendra Kumar has doubled it. He has reached the Semifinals of Boxing in 75 Kg group. So, one more medal for India is confirmed!

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