India on top with 32 gold medals in SAG

Friday, February 05, 2010
DHAKA: Pakistani and Indian squash players will meet in team event while India are still on top of the points table in the South Asian Games.

After succeeding in squash singles event, Pakistan have an edge over India in team event also.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s handball team has qualified for the final.

Kaleemullah Khan of Pakistan won bronze medal in individual event of 50 meter pistol shooting while the national team secured silver medal in team event.

Pakistan’s Ahsan Qamar achieved bronze in badminton singles event

India are still leading with 32 gold, 14 silver and nine bronze medals while Pakistan are on second position with six gold, 15 silver and eight bronze medals.

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