Indian Connection

Gurgaon: India8217;s standing in the international soccer may not be very impressive but at least there is one segment of this sport where the country holds a virtual monopoly, that is in manufacturing football bladders.

The Adidas balls used in the France 8217;98 World Cup also bears testimony to the fact as they are fitted with latex bladders manufactured by a Gurgaon based company.

As the world watches in amazement the dribbling skills of Ronaldo and company, not many know that the inflatable bag8217; bladder, has been made in this city on the outskirts of the Capital.