The Indian Express -- Sports

Tuesday, July 15 1997

Kramnik triumphs, Anand runner-up

Twenty-two year old Russian Grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik (6.5) justified his top billing by winning the Silver Jubilee International Chess Tournament held at Dortmund Opera House. Kramnik remained the only unbeaten player in this nine round `all play all' competition.

France, Netherlands set up summit clash

France will play The Netherlands in the final of the Federation Cup after hard-fought victories over Belgium and the Czech Republic respectively in the semi-finals this weekend. France, under captain Yannick Noah, reached their first Fed Cup final with a 3-2 win over Belgium.

Harvinder Kaur shoots gold

Harvinder Kaur Waraich, leading comfortably after the semi-final stage, won the gold in the 10m air pistol event in the Golden Jubilee Independence Cup Shooting Championship at Dr Karni Singh Ranges in Tughlakabad yesterday.

IBC calendar reveals bonanza for shuttlers

Villeneuve blazes back

IAAF wild cards for world champs

Lankans pip Pakistan at the home stretch

Kutwal sole leader

Floodlights for Tests during poor visibility

Vintage Maradona spurs Boca to victory

Tejaswi Shetty eyes crown

Steve Waugh to coach Scots

Indian women finish third

Global sport -- Dipak Patel likely to retire