Punjab's Chana brothers in international Judo tournaments

Saturday, November 17, 2007, 17:36 [IST]

Patiala, Nov 17 (UNI) The Chana brothers from Punjab, Navjot and Navdeep, will represent India in the men's section in international Judo tournaments in South Korea and China.

The Indian contingent for the 7th China Qingdao International Judo Tournament, slated for November 21 to 26, comprises, Navjot Chana (60 kg) Navdeep Chana (66 kg) of Punjab in men's section, and Tombi Devi (48 kg) of Manipur and Aruna (52 kg) of Haryana in women's section. The coaches are J G Sharma and Satish Sharma.

From China, the Indian contingent will fly to Jeju, South Korea, to participate in the KRA Cup Korea Open International Judo Tournament, slated for November 27 to December 1.

UNI

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