India edge out Singapore for men's singles badminton gold

Kashyap Parupalli has won Commonwealth Games gold for India in the men's singles, by beating Singapore's Derek Wong.

The 27-year-old came out on top 2-1 at the Emirates Arena in a match that went the distance.

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A 21-12 triumph in the first game gave Parupalli the lead, but Wong battled back to win the second 11-21.

Parupalli showed real character to win the deciding game 21-19 in a time of 24 minutes to take gold.

India also secured bronze in the men's singles competition, courtesy of R V Gurusaidutt's victory over England's Rajiv Ouseph.