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Men s hockey team receives grand welcome upon arrival in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team, which won gold medal in the 17th Asian Games after defeating Pakistan, received a grand welcome upon its arrival in New Delhi on Sunday. A group of traditional dancers performed to the beats of drums. The Indian team defeated Pakistan 4-2 to win a Gold after a gap of 16 years. India, which last won the gold in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, has also bagged direct entry to 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after it beat Pakistan in the shoot out. However, the Indian team's coach, Terry Walsh, cautioned the players to continue working hard. India now has a total of 57 medals, which includes 11 Gold, 10 Silver and 36 Bronze. India's position is 8th in the overall medals tally at the Asiad. Oct 5, 2014
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Indian wrestling team arrives in New Delhi after bagging medals in Asiad

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Indian wrestlers Yogeshwar Dutt and Bajrang arrived in New Delhi on Saturday after bagging gold and silver medal respectively at the 17th Asian Games held in Incheon in South Korea. Dutt outshone Tajikistan's Zalimkhan Yusupov in the men's 65 kg freestyle wrestling match by 1-0, whereas Bajrang had to settle with a silver medal after losing the men's freestyle 61kg final match with 1-3 score to Iran. His compatriot Narsingh Pancham Yadav settled for a bronze in 74kg freestyle. Speaking to mediapersons, Dutt expressed his happiness over the win. Meanwhile, former wrestler and team’s coach, Satpal Singh lauded the sportspersons for bringing accolades to the country. Oct 4, 2014
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L Sarita Devi defends her decision to refuse bronze medal at Asiad, says it was for India

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Indian boxer L Sarita Devi, who has been shrouded in controversy at the 17th Asian Games at Incheon, on Friday defended her refusal to accept the bronze medal. Her refusal to accept her bronze medal on the podium went against the values of sportsmanship, Asian Games organisers had said, adding they were reviewing the incident and could take action against her. Devi refused to wear the medal when it was presented to her on October 01, taking it only in her hand before trying to drape it over another competitor who had beaten her in a fight the previous day. Devi had to settle for the bronze medal after losing her lightweight semi-final on Tuesday (September 30) to South Korea's Park Ji-na, who was declared a unanimous 3-0 winner. However, the boxer defended her actions, saying she did it for her country. Oct 3, 2014
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Politicos applaud India for its historic performance at Asian games

New Delhi, Oct 3 (ANI): Politicos on Friday congratulated the Indian players for their historic performance at the 17th Asian games after India’s gold medal tally reached 11. BJP leader Sambit Patra congratulating India said that it is a matter of great pride for India. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the government should help the players in every way so that they are able to perform well on the global platform. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that after this win, hockey will regain its lost fame among the youth of the country. Oct 3, 2014
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Sports fraternity congratulates India on performance at Asian Games, expects better facilities for a

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Applauding India's performance at the 2014 Asian Games, sports fraternity on Friday congratulated India. Former Asian Marathon Champion Sunita Godara said that this is a proud moment for the country bring the poor conditions and facilities provided to the athletes by the administration. Godara also said that this might in near future help providing better facilities to the athletes. Former Sports Minister MS Gill also congratulated the athletes on their victory and he also expected better facilities and better performance by the administration and athletes respectively. Oct 3, 2014
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