Monday, December 7, 1998
Thai high as Asiad dawns
Opening ceremonies have become as much a part and parcel of multi-discpline gatherings as the events themselves. The competition in this regard is not among the participants, but with the past, present and future hosts of such games.
Indian eves face tough task
Indian women have their task cut out when they take on South Korea in the opening Group B tie of the women's football competition in the 13th Asian Games tomorrow, looking for at least a draw to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final stage from the tough group.
Woe for Wattana, joy for Indians
Even as the King of Thailand, who celebrated his birthday on Saturday, opened the 13th Asian Games at the main stadium, the country's sporting icon, James Wattana, tumbled out of the snooker singles, losing 1-5 to a virtually unknown Hong Kong 23-year old called Chan Kwok Ming on Sunday.
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