Tokyo Olympics: Wrestling LIVE Day 14, August 6th — Bajrang Punia in quarterfinal — Updates, scores, results, blog

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Thanks for tuning in to The Bridge's live blog for wrestling. Check back in during Bajrang's bronze medal match tomorrow. Until then, au revoir!

The initial moments of the match seemed to be the biggest obstacle for Punia as he could not come back despite a strong effort in the end. He still has one more chance to get on the podium during the bronze medal match.

The #IND wrestler gives it his all, but falls heartbreakingly short 💔

Bajrang Punia loses 5-12 to #AZE's Haji Aliyev, putting him in contention for the #bronze next.#Tokyo2020 | #UnitedByEmotion | #StrongerTogether

— #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) August 6, 2021

Aliyev on to the finals while Bajrang Punia fights for Bronze!

Bajrang Punia moves on to the bronze medal match despite a valiant effort in the end.

30 seconds to go and Bajrang cuts the lead to 4!

The Indian comes back with fierce moves but is countered by Aliyev's experience and guile.

Haji Aliyev is one point away from technical superiority!

To his credit, the ace Indian wrestler has not given up and is still putting in his best efforts to win.

Bajrang has an uphill task in front of him if he is to come back!

Bajrang Punia, trailing 8-1!

Join us at 2:30 as we bring you the live updates from the semifinals!

The former world champ stands between Bajrang and the gold!

Former world champion and Olympic bronze medalist Haji Aliyev has the experience and talent to go up against the best, Bajrang Punia will have to be at his best to qualify for the finals. Grab your popcorn ladies and gentleman!