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Article: Akhil Kumar claims boxing glory; Samresh's gold quest misfires.
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- March 25, 2006
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Akhil Kumar claims boxing glory; Samresh's gold quest misfires
Melbourne, Mar 25 (PTI) Akhil Kumar gifted India a rare boxing gold, but a malfunctioning pistol denied shooter Samresh Jung a slice of history at the 18th Commonwealth Games here today.
Indian women won a lucky silver in 4X400m relay, while surrendering the hockey gold to Australia, as India maintained ITS fourth place in the tally at the mega event which is poised for a grand close tomorrow.
Two more silver came from boxing, and shuttler Chetan Anand secured third place in men's singles to boost the nation's medal count to 21 gold, 17 silver and 11 bronze.
Akhil Kumar ...