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Olympics 2024 Day 12: Heartbreak for Vinesh, Chanu, Sable finished 11th- Highlights
Catch live updates of Indian athletes' performance on August 7 at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Vinesh’s part in the wrestlers’ protest last year, which put her at the centre of this political divide, had not been against any political party but instead against one sexual abuser within its ranks, but that is a concept that is hard to wrap heads around for many. (FILE PHOTO: AP)
Olympic Games Paris 2024 LIVE Day 12: The day started with devastating news about the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the 50 Kg Women's freestyle wrestling category as she was found overweight in today's weigh-in ahead of the final Gold medal bout.
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, will cherish the chance to win another medal today.
In athletics, Avinash Sable will compete in the men's 3000m steeplechase final, while Jyothi Yarraji will be in action in the first round of women's 100m hurdles. In women's javelin throw, Annu Rani, the Asian Games gold medallist, will look to seal her place in the final.
In the men's triple jump event, Abdulla Aboobacker and Praveen Chithravel will vie for their places in the final. In the men's high jump, Sarvesh Kushare will look to keep India's hope alive.
As it Happened:
Live Updates
- 7 Aug 2024 12:32 PM
Anshu Malik's Draws out; Gets a tough one
Anshu Malik's draws are out and she will be taking the two time Olympic medalist Helem Marosullisum in the round of 16s.
- 7 Aug 2024 11:51 AM
Another loss to India, Antim Panghal out of the Olympics
India's medal hope Antim Panghal is officially out of the Paris Olympics as Zeynep falls to Germany's Annika Wendle
- 7 Aug 2024 11:45 AM
IOA Prez PT Usha & Dr. Pardiwala tried their best!
IOA Prez PT Usha tried her best to cancel the disqualification of Vinesh.
"But rules are rules", says Nenand Lalovic,head of United World Wrestling said.
- 7 Aug 2024 10:50 AM
Golf: Aditi Ashok continues to impress
After 12 holes through the day, Aditi Ashok is currently T3 with 2 Birdies and 1 Bogey so far.
Meanwhile, Diksha Dagar is at par after completing 7 holes and is tied at 9th rank
- 7 Aug 2024 10:37 AM
Vinesh Phogat: The Ultimate Fighter
Vinesh has seen a lot of turmoil in the past 18 months, just as the tide was moving in her direction, a big fall has occurred in front of her.
Read about Vinesh and the complete situation in the following pieces :
- 'India will lodge protest with IOC, UWW': WFI president over Vinesh's disqualification
- Explained: Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the gold medal bout?
- Prime Minister Modi urges PT Usha to protest Vinesh Phogat's disqualification
- Drastic measures employed to shed weight, Vinesh Phogat undergoing treatment
- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: Support pours in from all quarters
- Who is Woller Akos, the coach of Vinesh Phogat who was seen weeping
