The government of Haryana has announced a reward of Rs.1 crore for Yogeshwar Dutt.

But India was forced to continue to return with bowed heads in Hockey as the national side succumbed to its sixth straight loss against South Africa in a play-off to decide the final two positions of the table. India lost the match 2-3 and literally hit rock bottom in the tables, finishing 12th and last.

Basanta Bahadur Rana finished 36th in the 50 km race walk, completing the race in a time of 3 hours 56 minutes and 48 seconds.

Meanwhile Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt won his third gold at the London Olympics, leading his team to a win in 4 x 100m relay. The team finished the race in a time of 36.84 setting a new world record. Bolt has won gold for all the three events he participated for the second straight time, after having achieved the feat in Beijing 2008.

Mexico upset Brazil 2-1 in the final of the soccer event, denying Brazil's first Olympic gold medal. It was also Mexico's first gold medal in men's soccer. For Mexico Oribe Peralta scored both the goals while Hulk scored during injury time to present Brazil with its lone goal of the match.

It was the busiest day in 2012 Olympics with a total of 32 medals being decided. USA has regained the crown of being the overall champions after securing a safe lead from the second positioned China. USA has secured 102 medals at the Olympics, with 44 gold. China has a total of 87 medals with 38 gold. China won't be able to overtake USA with the few hours and events that are left before the conclusion of London Olympics 2012. Hosts Great Britain are at third with 28 golds.


It was also announced that Mary Kom would be the flag bearer for the Indian team during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. This was India's best ever performance at an Olympics winning a total of five medals, including one silver and four bronze. 

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