first CWG medal for India

Some good news for the host nation.

India on Thursday created history by bagging its first Commonwealth gymnastics medal with Ashish Kumar clinching the bronze medal in floor exercise category in the men’s event.

This is country’s first medal since the beginning of Commonwealth Games in 1930 in Gymnastics, a sport in which India lagged way behind till Thursday.

The crowd roared as the 19-year old lad scored an impressive 14.475 points to snatch the bronze medal. …

read more – APN

His goal was to WIN. And to win Vault, as well.

Jim Holt points out that more nations around the world are competitive in Commonwealth Games. Congratulations.

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