Date:02/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/02/stories/2008090251051900.htm

Sport - Sports : General

Raj shines

Chennai: S. Anand Raj of Salem and K. Jayaroobini of Coimbatore were declared the overall champions among boys and girls in the senior category of the Tamil Nadu Gymnastics Championships held from August 29 to 31.

The results: Overall champions: Boys: Seniors: S. Anand Raj (Salem); Juniors: R. Balakrishnan (Salem); Sub-juniors: S. Ashok Kumar (Madurai). Girls: Seniors: K. Jayaroobini (Coimbatore); Juniors: S.M. Shankari (Chennai); Sub-juniors: N.G. Karuna (Coimbatore).

Team Championships: Artistic gymnastics: Boys: 1. Salem 62, 2. Madurai 41, 3. Coimbatore 27; Girls: 1. Coimbatore 58, 2. Chennai 45, 3. Chennai 23; Rhythmic gymnastics: 1. Chennai 70, 2. Salem 40; Acrobatic Gymnastics: 1. Salem 25, 2. Chennai 12, 3. Vellore 5; Aerobic Gymnastics: 1. Salem 45, 2. Chennai 5, 3. Tiruchi 3.