The Indian Express -- Sports

Thursday, December 11 1997

Barua holds Hracek

Grand Master Dibyendu Barua of India failed to break the solid defensive set-up by GM Zbynek Hracek of the Czech Republic as he drew his first game of the first round of the World Chess Championship yesterday. The tournament is being held in Groningen.

Neelam Laxmi claims bronze

India's Neelam Laxmi claimed a bronze yesterday in the Womens' World Weightlifting Championship being held in Chjjiang Mai, Thailand. The Chinese women, however, continued with their domination with Yanqing Chen taking gold medals in the 64-kg category.

Holders cruise past SA

Defending champions England put paid to the aspirations of debutants South Africa with a seven-run win in a Group A opening league match of the Women's World Cup in Hyderabad yesterday. In a match reduced to 20 overs-a-side because of soggy ground conditions, England mustered 94 for seven and then restricted South Africans to 87 for nine to claim victory.

Global Sport -- McGrath in danger of missing first Test

Barua holds Hracek

Sunder scalps four

Gandhi hits ton

Ghanians replace Nigerians in Kochin

Hinduja to meet MMPKB in semifinals

Alvito

Mumbai collegians come out with flying colours

Bovelander to visit Mumbai

Indiscretion best for Soparivala Trophy

Short Corner -- Police Shield Invitation cricket

Prasad, Mithrakanth keep up spree