The Indian Express -- Sports

Sunday, June 1 1997

Blend of tradition, modernity set Games off

The moment is what matters most, especially in sport. The four-hour show that set the Fourth National Games on the road was a perfect encapsulation of the fact that dissimilar elements can still co-exist and form a beautiful and harmonious whole.

Lady Luck deserts Sampras again

In the first two rounds of the French Open, the World's No 1 Pete Sampras looked like a winner on clay. He played with confidence showing no signs of the thigh injury he had sustained during the World Team Cup in Dusseldorf the week before.

Rafter sails over sixth seed Krajicek

Patrick Rafter and Mark Woodforde ensured the best Australian showing at the French Open since 1969 as Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek angrily joined the lengthy list of men's seeded casualties at Roland Garros yesterday.

Punjab stand in National champs' way

Stamina test for hockey stars

Rizvi capture Division I title

Native Heart supreme

Restriction lifted on footballers

Hoyer-Larson enters semis

In brief -- IAAF suspends Mary Slaney

Keeping tab

Aeronative best bet for feature

No stopping the Racing Dream

Hosts somersault into embarrassing mess

Booking a ticket to chaos

Delayed start for gymnastics