Ace marksman Gagan Narang of Hyderabad opened India’s account in the London Olympic Games by clinching the bronze medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event in London on Monday. Vishnu Vardhan of Hyderabad has won hearts before losing to second seeds in a gruelling men's doubles second round match while partnering Leander Paes.Saina Nehwal of Hyderabad has scripted Indian history on Thursday by becoming the first Indian shuttler to reach the semifinals of the Olympics.Indian challenge is still alive in the discipline as Sania Mirza of Hyderabad is set to open her campaign in the mixed doubles along with Paes.

Hyderabad should be known as "sports capital" of India with the presence of world's best sportsmen and women and also state-of-the-art facilities of international standards.   DR PENDYALA PRADEEP, SECUNDERABAD.