Paris Olympics 2024, Day 12 Live: Tidal wave of support for stricken Vinesh Phogat from India's sports icons
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Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: They both have been through all kinds of trials and tribulations together. Sakshi retired under tragic circumstances and is now a pundit for Jio Cinema for these Olympics. She is visibly distressed as she explains how cutting weight is often a bigger struggle for wrestlers than the match itself.
Wonder how it is acceptable in any sport that there are rules which makes it tougher for the athlete to prepare for a match than for them to actually take part in it.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Nikhat Zareen was among the medal contenders for India at these Olympics. She ackowledges that no one could possibly understand what Vinesh is going through. Nikhat joins the string of Indian sporting icons lending their support to the stricken wrestling star.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: A comprehensive transcript has come of IOA president PT Usha and chief medical officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. The latter has explained exactly what happened and given an update on how Vinesh is doing now. We can only hope the best for the champion.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: The cricket legend has spoken. Tendulkar appreciated the efforts of Nisha Dahiya, who was the heartbreak story from wrestling for India at these Olympics. She had been leading 8-2, two points away from a win by technical superiority, when injury after injury struck her and she ended up losing 10-8. The next day, Vinesh made all kinds of tidal waves by beating Yui Sasaki and becoming the first woman from India to reach a final in Olympic wrestling. Alas, that was not to be either.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Six-time World Champion and London 2012 gold medallist Jordan Burroughs of the USA has criticised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for Vinesh's ordeal. He referred to the extreme and traumatising measures Vinesh and her team had to take to try and get her to meet her weight cut and said that there needs to be more than six weight classes in the sport. "After three tough matches against world class opponents, no athlete should have to spend the night preparing for a Gold medal in this manner," he said.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Well it's becoming a procession of messages of support for Vinesh from India's sporting icons. PV Sindhu, who couldn't win a historic third Olympic medal this year, has called Vinesh a "superhuman".
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: National record holder 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji suffered an early exit in her round one heat race. The Olympic debutant clocked a below-par 13.16 seconds in heat number four. The Indian finished 35th in the 40-player standings.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Suraj Panwar and Priyanka Goswami did not finish the race in the marathon race walk mixed relay event at the Paris Games. Goswami pulled out in the fourth and final leg of the race on Day 12 of the Summer Games.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Annett Kaufmann has completed Germany’s comeback against India. The paddler won two singles encounters against India to seal a famous win for Germany. India outplayed by Germany 1-3 in women's table tennis team quarterfinal.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Zeynep Yetgil of Turkiye has bagged a comfortable win over India's Antim Panghal. Yetgil outclassed Panghal 10-0 to enter the women's 53kg wrestling quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics. A defeat in 100 seconds for the Indian grappler.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Wrestler Antim Panghal is in action against Zyenep Yetgil. The women's freestyle bout is underway! Meanwhile, in table tennis, Kaufmann has taken a 6-4 lead over Sreeja Akula.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Javelin thrower Annu Rani has failed to qualify for the finals. She ended her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign in the 15th position. Rani came up with a best throw of 55.81m.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: After saving two points, Sreeja Akula, lost the game one 6-11. In the second game, Kaufmann has taken a healthy lead over the Indian paddler.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will issue a statement in the Lok Sabha about the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal informed the House that Mandaviya will make a statement in the Lok Sabha.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh vowed to do 'whatever possible' after grappler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the freestyle women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. "We have less time, but we will do whatever is possible. Since she was training all night to reduce her weight, there is slight dehydration. Now she is fit and taking rest in the games village. It is extremely sad for the country that we missed our first gold medal in Women's Wrestling because of the overweight issue...Our athletes are very well prepared and they will all play extremely well. We are hoping for 2-3 medals," Sanjay told ANI.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Indian boxing stalwart Vijender Singh feels wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics final can be a case of sabotage. Speaking to PTI, Vijender said that athletes can shed 5 to 6kg overnight. "I can't believe that Vinesh would make a mistake like this. She has been an elite athlete for so long that she knows, there has to be something more to it. I am worried for her, I hope she is fine. What has happened is not good at all," he added.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Indian boxing stalwart Vijender Singh claimed that Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics final might be a case of sabotage. "I think it might be sabotage. 100gm, you have got to be kidding me. We athletes can shed 5 to 6kg overnight. It is difficult no doubt but we know how to control our hunger, thirst, and exert to the extreme," the middle-weight (75kg) boxer told PTI. "And when I say sabotage I mean people who are not happy to see India rise as a sporting nation. This girl has been through so much, your heart breaks for her. What more could she have done? Which other test?" he added.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Indian boxing stalwart Vijender Singh claimed that Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics final might be a case of sabotage. "I think it might be sabotage. 100gm, you have got to be kidding me. We athletes can shed 5 to 6kg overnight. It is difficult no doubt but we know how to control our hunger, thirst, and exert to the extreme," the middle-weight (75kg) boxer told PTI. "And when I say sabotage I mean people who are not happy to see India rise as a sporting nation. This girl has been through so much, your heart breaks for her. What more could she have done? Which other test?" he added.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: The United World Wrestling technical delegate said that since Vinesh Phogat failed the second-day weigh-in, the Indian wrestler will get replaced by her semi-final opponent. According to article 11 of the International Wrestling Rules, Vinesh will be replaced by the wrestler who lost against her in the semi-final, the delegate said in a statement. “Therefore, Guzman Lopez Yusneylis will compete in the final. Repechage Susaki Yui vs Livach Oksana will become a bronze medal match.”
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: The United World Wrestling technical delegate has said that the repechage round between Japanese Yui Susako and Ukrainian Oksana Livach will become the bronze medal match. Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who lost to Vinesh Phogat in the semi-final, will fight for gold at the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Superb return by Annett Kaufmann! Match-point for Germany. Back-to-back wins for Germany. Manika Batra, who claimed the first game, lost three games to Annett Kaufmann on the trot. Germany take a heavy 2-0 over India with the win in the singles clash.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Another defeat for Manika Batra at the hands of Annett Kaufmann in the women’s singles clash between India and Germany. Kaufmann bags the third game 7-11. India in trouble! Can Manika stage late comeback?
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Backhand masterclass by Annett Kaufmann as Germany have equalised. After getting herself on level terms, German paddler Kaufmann takes a one-point lead over Manika Batra. India have called for a time-out!
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Six game point for Germany! Top spin and game is reduced to a five-point affair. Manika’s return is out! Germany beat India in game 2 of the singles competition. Annett Kaufmann takes the second game 11-5.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: A stunning backhand followed by the fist pump! Manika Batra wasted no time in wrapping the first game in India’s favour. Batra leads her singles clash 1-0 at the Paris Games. She claims the first game 11-8.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Superstar Manika Batra is warming up with her German opponent after Indian duo of Sreeja Akula and Archana Girish Kamath suffered a 1-3 defeat in match 1 of the quarter-finals. The second match of the women's quarter-finals between India and Germany is underway!
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Four match points for Germany. Done and dusted! What a win by Germany. Sreeja Akula and Archana Girish Kamath have lost the doubles clash to the Germans. Germany have taken an overall 1-0 lead over India in the women’s quarter-finals at the Paris Games.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Germany have taken a healthy 4-7 lead in the fourth game of the women’s doubles clash with India at the Paris Olympics. Sreeja Akula and Archana Girish Kamath need to bring their A game in the remainder of the game to keep India alive. Another point to the Germans! The European giants are two points away from wrapping the game.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: India’s Sreeja Akula and Archana Girish Kamath have earned two game points in the thrilling third game of the women’s quarter-finals against Germany. Akula fails to keep out! A strong backhand and Germany have fired three points - tables have turned; game point for Germany! Wait was worth the yellow card as India lose 3rd game 12-10. Stunning comeback by the Germans.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Brilliant fightback by the Indian women’s team. India have claimed the second game to restore parity in the doubles encounter. Sreeja Akula and Archana Girish Kamath won the second game 11-8.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: The German women's team has defeated India in the first game of the women’s team quarterfinal. Sreeja Akula and Archana Girish Kamath of India have lost the first game 5-11 against Germany.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: India are all set to take on Germany in the women’s table tennis team quarterfinal. Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath are in action for the last 8 women's clash. Earlier, the Indian men's table tennis team's campaign came to an end at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. The trio of Achanta Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar lost to China 3-0 in their round of 16 match.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: India’s gold medallist at the Beijing Games, Abhinav Bindra said that he is ‘completely gutted’ after Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the gold medal fight at the Paris Games. “Completely gutted. Sometimes u dont need a gold medal to be a true champion to people….,” Bindra said.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: With Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics, the Indian wrestler will also lose her medal. For the 50kg division, there will be one gold medal and two bronzes issued at the Summer Games.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: According to the United World Wrestling rules, if an athlete does not attend or fails the weigh-in, he or she will be eliminated from the competition and ranked last without a ranking. Vinesh Phogat is the first athlete to be disqualified from her final for not making weight.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12 - Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic dream ended today as the wrestler was disqualified from the competition. She is also stripped of the confirmed silver medal. The Indian grappler was 150 grams above the 50kg weight limit. According to Sportstar, Vinesh, coaches, and her support staff did everything to help the wrestler meet the weight requirements. From cutting her hair to attempting to draw out blood, extreme measures were also taken.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reacted after Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her bout for being overweight. Taking to X, PM Modi lauded the ace wrestler for inspiring each and every Indian. The PM also asserted that Vinesh is a champion among champions. “Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you,” PM Modi mentioned.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: This is not the first time that seasoned wrestler Vinesh Phogat was found overweight for a bout. Vinesh also failed to make the weight in the 50 kg category - a lower category compared to the 53 kg. She usually competes in the 53kg category. Phogat suffered the setback during the Olympic qualifiers, where she narrowly missed out on making the cut.
Weigh-ins take place in the morning for wrestlers ahead of their matches at the Olympics. For each weight class, the tournament gets completed inside two days. In order to appear for finals or the repechage, wrestlers are tasked to make the weight on both days. During the window, the wrestlers can get on the scale as many times. Grapplers are also examined for contagious diseases. The weigh-ins last 15 minutes for athletes competing on Day 2.
“It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning. No further comments will be made by the contingent at this time. The Indian team requests you respect Vinesh’s privacy. It would like to focus on the competitions on hand,” the Indian Olympic Association said in a statement.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Olympics boxing event as the Indian wrestler was overweight before final bout. "She was found overweight by 100gm this morning. The rules do not allow this and she has been disqualified," said an Indian coach.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. The 29-year-old was found ineligible to headline the final bout as she was found 100 gram overweight during the weigh-in today
"It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning. No further comments will be made by the contingent at this time. The Indian team requests you respect Vinesh’s privacy. It would like to focus on the competitions on hand," the Indian Olympic Association said in a statement.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: After overcoming all odds to storm into the Paris Olympics final, Vinesh Phogat is likely to be disqualified as the wrestler is set to miss the Paris Olympic medal bout today. The Indian wrestler was approximately 2 kilos overweight on the eve of the final bout. As per the reports, Vinesh didn’t sleep the whole night. From jogging to skipping and cycling - She did everything to meet the requirements!
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: According to reports, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was found overweight on the second day of the wrestling tournament at the Paris Games. Though Phogat cleared the weight requirements on Tuesday as per the bout rule, she has reportedly failed to remain within the weight category for two days of the event. The Indian delegation pleaded for some more time but the pleas for Phogat's qualification fell on deaf ears.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: As per the latest developments, Vinesh Phogat is likely to be disqualified from the Paris Olympics after the wrestler reportedly failed to make the weight ahead of her 50 kg gold medal fight. According to the Indian Express, Phogat was roughly 100 grams over the permissible limits. This can get her disqualified from the bout. We will have an official announcement later in the day.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Vinesh Phogat made headlines with her dominant run in the Paris Olympics women’s 50kg wrestling event. Phogat braved twin heartbreaks in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 to headline her first wrestling final at the Paris Games. She is up against USA's Sarah Hildebrandt for the gold medal bout. Hildebrandt, 30, hails from Indiana. Hildebrandt won the 50kg bronze medal at the Tokyo Games. Phogat competed in the 53kg category at the time. Hildebrandt is a seven-time Pan American champion. The USA veteran has four World Championship medals – two silver and two bronze.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women's football tournament after hammering world champions Spain 4-2 in the semi-finals. Gabi Portilho and Adriana were on target at Stade de Marseille. Brazil great Marta will have her chance to end her glittering international career by competing for gold. Marta's sixth Olympics is the last major tournament with the national team.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Vinesh's 'unPhogattable' showing has paved the way for India to earn a historic gold or silver medal in women's wrestling at the Paris Games 2024. Speaking to ANI, Babita Phogat lauded her sister Vinesh who is assured of a medal at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh will fight for the gold against American Sarah Ann Hildebrandt.
"It's a proud day for the country. With the hard work that Vinesh and her supporting staff have done, everyone contributed to a player winning the medal for the country. I congratulate Vinesh, as she is the first women wrestler to reach the final at the Olympics... Her decision to fight in the 50 kg category, was a good move. She has won all her medals in this category. It's a suitable category for her... My father dreamed that his daughters would win a medal at the Olympics, today it's going to be fulfilled..." Babita said.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: The Paris Olympics closing ceremony will be a memorable passing of the five rings flag to Los Angeles. Why? Because Tom Cruise is tipped to engage in a death-defying stunt on the roof of the Stade de France. Artistic director Thomas Jolly used two words to describe the Olympics closing ceremony - "wonder" and "dystopia". The opening ceremony featured some huge stars including Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Aya Nakamura. Is the Paris closing ceremony in Cruise-control?
From wrestling, athletics, and table tennis to weightlifting and javelin throw - India have an action-packed schedule for Day 12 at the Paris Olympics. India grappler Vinesh Phogat will headline the gold medal match in Paris. India's Avinash Sable will be taking part in the 3000-metre steeplechase final. Paddler Manika Batra and medal hope Mirabai Chanu are also in action for India in Paris. Which Indian athlete are you most looking forward to watching?
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: India's first event of the day is underway, folks! Suraj Panwar and Priyanka Goswami are participating in the mixed relay marathon race walk event. This is a medal event.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Brazil's Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic champion, who is the most decorated Olympian in the history of the South American nation. She has six medals under her belt. The 25-year-old Andrade won four medals at the Paris Games. Dozens of girls lined up with their parents at the public gymnasium where Andrade started her career. “It is what Rebeca says. We have to trust the work we do here every day, get our training right and become confident in what we do when we are doing it,” said Kriegel as 10 children (aged between 5 and 10 years old) arrived at the gym for a trial. “Before her it wasn't possible. And now it is much beyond what we expected.”
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Rishabh Pant's X account hacked? After India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra made it to the final of the javelin throw, cricketer Rishabh Pant shared a noteworthy post about the defending champion. “If Neeraj chopra win a gold medal tomorrow. I will pay 100089 Rupees to lucky winner who likes the tweet and comment most. And for the rest top 10 people trying to get the attention will get flight tickets. Let’s get support from india and outside the world for my brother,” Pant’s X post read.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Born in Ohio, hammer thrower Annette Nneka Echikunwoke opted to represent Nigeria because that's where her parents are from. Nigeria was deemed “high risk” by the track's anti-doping regulators ahead of the Summer Games. Thus, athletes were subjected to more drug testing. Echikunwoke failed to meet the requirement. So, she switched her Olympic country to the US in the build-up to the Paris Games. “I think (this medal) could have happened three years ago, but I'm happy it's happening now,” Echikunwoke said. “I feel like everything happens for a reason, even if it's bad or good or ugly or whatever the case may be. This is beautiful.”
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Hammer thrower Annette Nneka Echikunwoke not only featured at the Games, but the veteran also bagged a silver medal in the final outing. Echikunwoke arrived at the Tokyo Games to lead the medal charge for Nigeria. Three years later, she switched her Olympic country to the US. On Tuesday, she became the first American woman to earn a Summer Games medal in the hammer.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: If you have just joined us, we would like to remind you that Day 12 of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 will get underway for India with Priyanka and Suraj Panwar taking part in the marathon race walk. The mixed relay final will start at 11 AM IST.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain missed out on a medal as she was upstaged by China's Li Qian in the women's 75 kg category by 4:1 in the ongoing Paris Olympics. Speaking at the press conference at the India House, Borgohain said that she was not at all happy after her exit from the boxing event. "What I expected, didn't happen. I am not happy since I have not achieved what I thought of achieving here. But I have to accept it. Hopefully next time I will be stronger," Lovlina said. "I didn't leave anything while preparing in the last four years. Since I already had an Olympic experience, I prepared myself like that. I was very confident that I would change my medal's colour this time, but it didn't happen," she added.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Manu Bhaker is home after her historic feat at the ongoing Paris Games 2024. The star pistol shooter became the first Indian in the post-independence era to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Bhaker was brought home by Air India's direct flight AI 142 from Paris to Delhi. Around 100 people waited at the airport long before she arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria will headline the final of the women’s welterweight division at the Paris Olympics. She is one win away from what she calls the best response to the worldwide scrutiny the boxer has witnessed over misconceptions about her gender. Khelif defeated Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand 5:0 in the semifinals at Roland Garros. “I don’t care about that,” Khelif said through an interpreter. “I wish to be ready and show a good standard, show my talent, because I want to entertain everyone. “I am very happy. I’ve worked eight years for these Olympics, and I’m very proud of this moment. I would like to thank the support from people back home,” Khelif added.
In the post-Usain Bolt era, Jamaica hasn't had much to celebrate. Interestingly, sprint powerhouse Jamaica has had more injuries than medals and celebrations at the Paris Olympics. The only medal the Jamaican team had won on the track was a silver in Paris. Kishane Thompson opened the account with his podium finish in the 100 meters at the Stade de France.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Devin Booker fired 18 points as the USA knew what it had to do against Brazil. USA eased past Brazil 122-87 to enter the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics 2024. “Everybody expects us to win," U.S. forward Jayson Tatum said. "But you don't take things for granted, right? Canada lost earlier. It's a different game. It's not like playoffs, where it's a series. We've got one game and a lot of (stuff) can happen in one game, especially over here.”
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Israel's Olympic team received threats as tensions boil gently over Gaza. According to The Associated Press, Israeli National Olympic Committee president Yael Arad said that team members had received “centralized” threats which meant to generate “psychological terror” in athletes.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Kevin Durant is the career leader in points for the US in Olympic competition. The NBA icon passed Lisa Leslie for the record during the Americans' quarterfinal game against Brazil. Durant's basket with 3:06 left in the third quarter gave him six points in the game. Durant has 489 in his four Olympic appearances. Leslie finished her four Olympic appearances with 488 points and four gold medals.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Team India missed a golden chance to enter the hockey final of the Olympics for the first time in 44 years. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh, India went down 2-3 to Germany in a close last-four clash at the Paris Games. "This is extremely disappointing as we came here to win a gold medal. But, having said that, it's better to go home with bronze than nothing," Harmanpreet told Jio Cinema after the match. "When you lose in the semifinal game, it's not that easy to take as reaching the final is a dream of any athlete," the captain added.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Going down fighting against the mighty Germans, India recorded a 2-3 defeat in the men's hockey semi-finals of the Summer Games yesterday. Harmanpreet Singh opened the scoring on a penalty corner. The India skipper also came up with an equaliser off a penalty corner in the 3rd quarter. However, two penalties by Jarmanpreet Singh cost India the lead. India will play Spain in the bronze medal match.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Neeraj Chopra announced himself at the grandest stage with a massive throw to enter the final. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat defeated Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semifinals to script wrestling history. From javelin world champion Neeraj to wrestler Phogat, here's how Team India performed on Day 11 of the Paris Olympics 2024.
RESULTS OF PARIS OLYMPICS 2024 DAY 11 -
Wrestling
Vinesh Phogat beats Yui Susaki in women's 50kg pre-quarterfinal
Vinesh Phogat beats Oksana Livach in women's 50kg quarterfinal
Vinesh Phogat beats Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in women's 50kg semifinal. She is guaranteed at least silver medal
Hockey
India lose 2-3 to Germany in men's hockey semi-final, face Spain in bronze medal match
Table Tennis
India lose 0-3 to China in men's team pre-quarterfinal
Athletics
Kishore Jena finishes in ninth position in his men's javelin throw qualification
Kiran Pahal finishes sixth and last in women's 400m repechage heat 1, fails to qualify for semi-finals
Neeraj Chopra through to men's javelin final with throw of 89.34m
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 12: Vinesh Phogat, Mirabai Chanu, Jyothi Yarraji, Avinash Sable, Antim Panghal, Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath are in action for India on Day 12 of the Summer Games.
Let's quickly check out India's schedule for Day 12 of Paris Olympics:
Athletics
Mixed Marathon Walk Relay (Medal round): Priyanka Goswami and Suraj Panwar – 11.00 am
Men’s High Jump (Qualification): Sarvesh Kushare – 1.35 pm
Women’s 100m Hurdles (Round 1): Jyothi Yarraji (Heat 4) – 1.45 pm
Women’s Javelin Throw (Qualification): Annu Rani – 1.55 pm
Men’s Triple Jump (Qualification): Praveen Chithravel and Abdulla Aboobacker Narangolintevida – 10.45 pm
Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase (Final): Avinash Sable – 1.13 am (8 August, Thursday)
Golf
Women’s Individual (Round 1): Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar – 12.30 pm
Table tennis
Women’s Team (Quarter-final): India (Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath) vs Germany – 1.30 pm
Wrestling
Women’s Freestyle 53kg (1/8 Finals): Antim Panghal vs Zyenep Yetgil – 3.05 pm
Vinesh Phogat has the panache and mental fortitude to deliver an unprecedented gold. Fresh from becoming the first Indian woman grappler to enter the Olympic final, warrior Vinesh is all set to lead the gold rush for India at the Paris Olympics. Moving on from the hockey heartbreak, India will rely on Mirabai Chanu as the Tokyo silver medallist weightlifter is kickstarting her campaign on Day 12 of the Paris Games. Priyanka Goswami and Suraj Panwar will get the action underway for India in the medal round of the mixed marathon walk relay.
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