Sport Events in June 1997
7th Jun
Majoli bags French Open women's title, while Mahesh Bhupathi becomes first Indian to win a Grand Slam title when he and Japan's Rika Hiraki claim the mexed doubles.
8th Jun
Gustavo Kuerten is French Open men's champion.
11th Jun
Jaspal Rana and J. Abhijit in the men's section and Nisha Millet in the women's section adjudged best sportspersons of the National Games.
12th Jun
John Emburey retires from first class cricket.
Long distance swimmer Mihir Sen passes away.
16th Jun
Pakistan wins Siyaram Cup, beating India in the final in Hyderabad.
Ernie Els wins US Open golf.
18th Jun
Prakash Padukone launches IBC.
21st Jun
Sethi claims sixth National billiards crown in Bangalore.
25th Jun
West Indies wins the two match series against Sri Lanka 1-0 as weather has final say in the second Test at Arnos Vale.
29th Jun
Anand wins Frankfurt chess classic '97 title in Germany.
Tyson disqualified for biting off Holyfield's ear in the WBO heavyweight bout in Las Vegas.