Indian boxer Vijender Singh settles for silver at Commonwealth Games

Indian boxer Vijender Singh settles for silver at Commonwealth Games

Last Updated: Sunday, August 3, 2014, 10:45
Indian boxer Vijender Singh settles for silver at Commonwealth Games
Glasgow: Indian boxer Vijender Singh had to settle for the silver medal losing 1-2 to England`s Anthony Fowler in the final of the men`s 75 kg category in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at the SSE Hydro here Saturday.

Vijender, an Olympic bronze medallist, lost the first two rounds 26-30, 27-30. He came back strongly in the final round to win it 30-27. The Indian also suffered a knock-down during the bout.
Vijender had won the bronze four years ago and silver in the 2006 Melbourne Games.
IANS
First Published: Sunday, August 3, 2014, 04:13


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MEDAL TALLY

Country Gold Silver Bronze
India (IND) 15 30 19
England (ENG) 58 57 56
Australia (AUS) 47 42 46
Canada (CAN) 32 16 34
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It was disappointment to miss out on the gold time but we are satisfied with what we have achieved.

Sardar Singh