The Indian Express -- Sports

Saturday, May 31 1997

IOC contribute $10,000 to the National Games

A gesture of solidarity in the form of $10,000 from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) -- which also gave its patronage to the Fourth National Games -- was probably the kind of boost the Games organisers badly needed on the eve of the 10-day extravaganza.

Brazilian passes Muster

Fifth-seed Thomas Muster, the 1995 champion and one of the most feared players in the world on a clay-court, was sent packing from the French Open here today by 20-year-old Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten.

Elliott, Langer slam tons

Australian captain Mark Taylor has said he would play in next week's first Test against England despite another poor performance in the tourists' drawn match against Gloucestershire. Justin Langer and opener Matthew Elliott both plundered centuries. The duo put on 192 in 51 overs for the second wicket.

Games may get a wet-carpet welcome

Top shuttlers stay away

Kambli delights in centenary tie

Demo sports become ornamental

Greater Bombay Police get past L&T

BEG down SNG to wrest title

It takes two to Tarango

Ambuj stars in Railways' title win

Great Danes on the rampage

Can't own a shirtfor 15,000 pounds!