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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 6:30 AM GMT
Wrestling legend Mijain Lopez wins 5th consecutive Gold
Mijain Lopez, who's a Greco-Roman wrestler in the heavyweight category has cemented his place in history as one of the greatest athletes to take on the mat. He announced his retirement after winning his fifth consecutive Gold. Here's a bit about his last dance at the Champ de Mars Arena.
- 7 Aug 2024 6:11 AM GMT
Guess who's back!
Manu Bhaker is back home and set to meet the sports minister later today.
- 7 Aug 2024 6:07 AM GMT
Summary & Highlights from Day 11
Vinesh Phogat created history after beating Yui Susaki in the round of 16s and further advancing into the finals, in the process she became the first Indian woman wrestler to do so.
Golden boy Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Finals, with a mammoth throw of 89.34m, Kishore Jena failed to qualify, and Kiran Pahal had an off day on the track.
It was a complete heartbreak at the tip of mid-night, yesterday as we bowed down to Germany by 2-3. India will play Spain for the Bronze medal match
Indian male table tennis team was completely dominated by the top seed China, winning the match by 3-0.
- 7 Aug 2024 5:53 AM GMT
India in action at the Marathon Race walking mixed relay final
Indian pairing of Priyanka Goswami and Suraj Panwar are in action at the event.
Catch the live updates from the Marathon Race walking mixed relay final here.
- 7 Aug 2024 5:35 AM GMT
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Day 12 of the Paris Olympics
Catch live updates of Indian athlete's performances and top moments from the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 7th.
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