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Ten brightest and sad moments for Indian sports in 2012

New Delhi: As 2012 draws to a close, a quick assessment on a memorable year for Indian sports. India for the first time won two silvers and four bronze medals at the Olympics, thanks to 

India TV News Desk Updated on: December 20, 2012 6:21 IST
1. Paes wins men's doubles title at Australian Open



India's veteran tennis ace Leander Paes created history by becoming the first Indian to complete a career Grand Slam of winning all the four major titles by winning the Australian Open men's doubles event in Melbourne. 



Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek thrashed world No.1 pair Mike and Bob Bryan from the US in straight sets in the final at the Rod Laver Arena.

The Indo-Czech pair, who lost to the American twins in the Sydney International tournament in the run-up to the Open, won 7-6 (7-1), 6-2.

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