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London 2012: Indian rowers` performance exposes gap with world counterparts

Last Updated: Sunday, August 5, 2012, 15:09

India were never in contention for a medal but the 16th-place finish in single sculls and 19th in the lightweight double sculls in the Olympic Games were clear indications of the huge gap the country`s rowers still have with their international counterparts

Olympics: Saina, Jai Bhagwan, Vijender add lustre to India`s campaign

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 01:32

India`s star shuttler Saina Nehwal eased out her opening match rival and boxer Jai Bhagwan joined his more illustrious team mate Vijender Singh in the round of 16 to raise India`s hopes on a rain-truncated day at the London Olympic Games here Sunday.