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This is an archive article published on December 5, 1998

Indians seek to continue form

BANGKOK, Dec 4: Confident in their approach after a fighting display against Japan in their opening encounter, India take on South Asian ...

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BANGKOK, Dec 4: Confident in their approach after a fighting display against Japan in their opening encounter, India take on South Asian neighbours Nepal hoping to win and clinch a berth into the second round of the Asian Games men8217;s football competition.

India, who put up a plucky show before going down by a solitary goal against Japan, will look forward to beating a demoralised Nepal when they clash at the main stadium in Trang Province.

Coming into the competition, India were not given much chance of keeping the margin low against Japan, but they not only held their superior rivals at bay till the 55th minute, but carried out impressive sallies on their own.

Pillay to carry flag

Hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay will carry the Indian flag at the opening ceremony marchpast on Sunday, the Indian Olympic Association IOA president Suresh Kalmadi said in New Delhi.

Indian tricolour hoisted THE Indian tricolour was hoisted at the Games village in the Thammasat University Sports Complex at a simplefunction in the presence of a fair number of the Indian contingent.

Players to protest India will lodge a 8220;strong8221; protest tomorrow regarding the scheduling of its men8217;s hockey matches starting on Sunday.

Chief coach MK Kaushik said he, in the managers8217; meeting tomorrow, will point out the fact that there was less than 24 hours gap between two of India8217;s crucial league phase matches. The gap of just 22 hours is in contravention of the rules which provide for separation of at least 24 hours, he said.

 

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