XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES DELHI 2010

 

New Delhi : 07-10-2010

INDIA IN MAIDEN FINAL

Indian Badminton Team moved in the finals of the Team Championships event at the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 being held at New Delhi. In the Semifinals India defeated England By a 3-0 margin.

In the 1st Match of Mixed Doubles the Indian Pair of Jwala Gutta and V.Diju defeated Nathan Robertson and Jenny Wallwork 21-17, 21-17 in straight sets.

In the Second Match of Mens Singles P. Kashyap of India won a crucial match for India by defeating World number 16 Rajiv Ouseph of England by a 21-13, 21-17 margin.

In the 3rd Match of Women Singles Saina Nehwal beat Anna Rice 21-16, 21-13 in 30 minutes to win the tie for India

India now take on Malaysia in the finals who defeated Singapore by a 2-1 margin..

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