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India ended its campaign in the Asian Games in the sixth position with 14 gold, bettering the 13 won at home in Delhi 28 years ago, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals. The total medal haul of 64 here is also the highest for India in Asiad history as it bettered the 1982 haul in Delhi of 57 comprising 13-19-25.

The Indian women’s kabaddi team won its maiden Asian Games gold medal defeating Thailand in the final, 28-14. Indian men’s kabaddi team won gold for the sixth consecutive time beating Iran 37-20 and maintained their winning streak in the sport since its introduction in 1990.

After braving two tests to draw, New Zealand finally fell flat to Indian bowling in the third and final test at Nagpur. India Inflicted NZ one innings and 198 runs defeat. Rahu Dravid, who scored 191 in India’s first inning was adjudged the Man of the Match and Harbhajan Singh, the Man of The Series.

Indian Tennis sensation, Somdev Devvarman created history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the men's singles tennis event of the Asian Games after outplaying top seed and world number 44

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Some may take it as ironic, but it is beyond any doubt criminal of sorts if one can understand students’ sentiments, rather practical issues. First, DU students were asked to sacrifice their hostel accommodation for the sake of arrangements to be made for CWG. Now when rooms are ready and are awaiting occupation, there are no takers.

After having organized the Asiad Games successfully in 1982 at Delhi, India has been fortunate enough to be honoured by Commonwealth Games Federation to perform the duties of a host nation to the 19th edition of Commonwealth Games scheduled to be inaugurated on October 3, 2010 at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium. The Grand Gala opening ceremony would be of two-and-half hours duration which is a must-see event for sports lovers all over the world.

In order to make arrangements for the stay of relatives of sportspersons coming for Commonwealth Games some of the Delhi University colleges have asked students to vacate their hostel rooms for three months. The colleges have also decided to waive off the hostel fees for these three months.

Tanvir Aiejaz, warden, Ramjas College Hostel said,

Mr. ‘Octopus Paul’ has performed miracles by making all predictions correct of the current World Cup Championship matches, whereas predictions of renowned experts of the world have gone awry.  Highly fancied teams like Brazil, Argentina, Italy, France and Germany – all strong contenders for the coveted title of the world have fallen by the way side before they could make any impact on the tournament.