Olympics 2024 Highlights, Day 13: Aman Sehrawat To Play For Bronze

Paris Olympics 2024: It’s a wrap!

Okay, folks! That is it from the 13th day of Paris Olympics. It was a good day for India as hockey men’s team clinched a bronze before Neeraj Chopra bagged a silver in javelin throw. Hope you liked our coverage. Do join us at the start of action on Day 14. Goodbye.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Silver medal for Neeraj Chopra!

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem takes the gold medal with a best throw of 92.97m, India’s Neeraj Chopra wins silver with a distance of 89.45m while Grenada’s Anderson Peters takes bronze with 88.54m in the final of men’s javelin throw in Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE: Hockey gold for Netherlands

The Netherlands beat Germany in a shoot-out to win the men’s Olympic hockey gold Thursday, breaking a 24-year drought in what they hope will be the first of a Dutch double. A tense game ended all square at 1-1, with fourth-quarter goals in quick succession from Dutch captain Thierry Brinkman and Germany’s Thies Prinz. The match went to a shoot-out.

Paris Olympics Live: First ever gold medal for Botswana

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo upset Noah Lyles’ plan for an Olympic sprint double by storming to victory in the 200m in Paris on Thursday. Tebogo clocked an African record of 19.45sec for gold with American Kenny Bednarek taking silver in 19.62sec and Lyles bronze in 19.70sec.

Paris Olympics Live: Updates from golf –

Diksha Dagar ends Round 2 Tied 14. She ends with a double bogey with 0 to par. Aditi Ashok, on the other hand, is also Tied 14th with a -1 to par. Lack of bogeys in Round 2 has seen both slip down in the pecking order.

Paris Olympics Live, Wrestling: Aman to play for bronze tomorrow!

Aman Sehrawat is out of gold and silver medal contention but he still has hopes to win the bronze for India. He will be competing in the bronze medal playoff match tomorrow (Friday).

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman loses!

Aman Sehrawat has lost his men’s 57kg semi-finals against Rei Higuchi of Japan. The Indian has lost on technical superiority as his opponent Higuchi got to 10-0 within a couple of minutes in the game.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman’s bout underway!

Aman Sehrawat’s men’s 57kg semi-finals against Rei Higuchi of Japan is currently underway. The Indian is trailing 0-6 in the game.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman to be in action soon!

We are only 10 minutes away from official time for the start of Aman Sehrawat’s semi-final match in the men’s 57kg. If he wins this game, he will assure himself of at least a silver medal, while a loss will put him out of top-two contention.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: A big concern for Aman!

What might be a matter of trouble for Aman Sehrawat ahead of his men’s 57kg semi-finals is the fact that he was routed by his upcoming opponent Rei Higuchi of Japan when the two met in their only bout in the past. The two came up against each other in the final of 2nd Ranking Series – Polyak Imre and Varga Janos Memorial in June 2024.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: All eyes on Aman now!

India’s Aman Sehrawat will be taking on Japan’s Rei Higuchi in the semi-finals of men’s freestyle 57kg. The match will kick off at 9:45pm IST. A win will ensure Aman of at least a silver medal while a loss will take him out of the contention for the top two medals.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: India win Olympic bronze!!!

The Indian hockey team has defeated Spain 2-1 to clinch its second consecutive bronze medal in Olympics. India bounced back from 0-1 to win the game. What a farewell this is for PR Sreejesh, who now calls time on his illustrious career. Follow it all live HERE

Paris Olympics Live, Athletics: Neeraj to be in action late night!

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men’s javelin throw final of the Olympic Games with a season’s best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round in Paris on Tuesday. Much like his qualifying round performance in the Tokyo Olympics, the 26-year-old crossed the automatic qualifying mark of 84m in his opening throw to occupy the top spot in Group B. All the eyeballs will be on the star performer when he competes in the final, starting 11:55pm IST tonight!

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: India 2-1 Spain

Harmanpreet Singh has scored the second goal for India and the side is now 2-1 up against Spain in the ongoing bronze medal match. The third quarter of play is underway. Get the details HERE

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: India 1-1 Spain

Harmanpreet Singh equalized for India through a penalty corner. Both India and Spain are currently tied at 1-1 at half-time. We have 30 minutes of play left in the game. Follow the live updates HERE

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: India trail 0-1!

Spain have scored the opening goal in the bronze medal playoff match against India. They got a penalty stroke and comfortably converted it to take a lead in the second quarter. Follow the live updates of the match HERE

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Bronze medal match about to start!

We are minutes away from the start of the men’s hockey bronze medal match between India and Spain. 

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: All eyes on bronze medal match!

India take Spain in the bronze medal match, hoping to secure back-to-back hockey medals at the Olympics. India won the bronze three years back in Tokyo as well.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Sport Climbing: Indonesia win gold!

Indonesia’s Leonardo takes the gold medal with a timing of 4.85. China’s Wu settles with the silver. Leonardo missing the Watson’s world record by 0.01 seconds. But he will take the gold over the world record any day.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Sport Climbing: USA’s Watson takes bronze!

USA’s Samuel Watson, a three time world champion in sport climbing, takes the bronze in Men’s Speed event with a world record timing of 4.74 seconds. 

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman one win away from medal!

India’s Aman Sehrawat beats Albania’s Zelimkhan Abakarov to enter men’s 57kg wrestling semi-finals. 12-0 win via technical superiority after an unsuccesful challenge from the Albanian. He will take on top-seed Rei Higuchi of Japan for a place in the final. Aman now only one win away from securing a medal for India. The bout will start at 9:45.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman eyes place in semis!

Paris Olympics Live: India’s Aman Sehrawat’s Men’s Freestyle 57kg quarterfinal bout against Albania’s Zelimkhan Abakarov starts

Paris Olympic Games Live, Golf: Diksha with another birdie!

Diksha Dagar drains a birdie on the 11th hole and is now Tied 3rd. Needs a few more birdies in the final seven holes with Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux and France’s Celine Boutier 1st and 2nd respectively.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman in action very soon!

Aman Sehrawat will be action very soon after winning his Round of 16 bout. He will now take on Albania’s Zelimkhan Akabarov in the quarterfinals. Stay tuned for all the updates

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Anshu loses R16 bout!

Heartbreak for Anshu as she loses to USA’s Helen Louis Maroulis 2-7 in the Women’s 57kg wrestling event. She will now hope to make it to the repechage round for an opportunity to fight for the bronze, if Helen reaches the final

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman eases into quarters!

Aman Sehrawat beats Vladimir Egorov of North Macedonia on technical superiority (10-0) to enter the quarterfinals of the Men’s 57kg wrestling.  His last 8 bout will start at around 4 PM.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman dominates in Round 1!

A 6-0 lead for Aman in the first round. A couple of brilliant moves from Aman puts Egorov on the backfoot. The Indian wrestler also getting an extra point over the North Macedonian due to passivity. 

Paris Olympic Games Live, Wrestling: Aman in action!

Aman Sehrawat’s 57kg men’s wrestling Round of 16 bout will start soon. He faces North Macedonia’s Vladimir Egorov. A place in the Last 8 up for grabs. Aman’s coach said he could be the next Sushil Kumar.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Athletics: Jyothi crashes out!

Jyothi Yarraji finishes 4th in Women’s 100m Hurdle Repechage – Heat 1 and fails to make it to the semi-finals. Another 4th place heartbreak for an Indian athlete.

Paris Olympic Games Live: Hildebrandt on Vinesh’s DSQ!

“I prepared for chaos, but that was not on my bingo card of chaos. (Vinesh) wasn’t at weigh-ins, so I was in my head like, ‘Oh my gosh, this might be a possibility.’ Then, we get the news that she didn’t make weight, and we were under the impression that it was a forfeit. So, there was a lot of celebrating,” Hildebrandt was quoted as saying by PTI.

Paris Olympic Games Live: Diksha goes to 2-under Par!

A brilliant start from Diksha Dagar in Round 2. She is with a par on 1 & 2, and an a birdie on 3. Currently Tied 4th. Aditi Ashok is Tied 13. Need more birdies from the two Indian golfers.

Paris Olympic Games Live: Trend of proposals continue!

Alice Finot came in fourth in the 3000m steeplechase, a European record, and proposed her boyfriend. A wholesome moment captured at the Stade de France.

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— Jose Manuel Flores (@tw_jmf) August 7, 2024

Paris Olympic Games Live: More wrestling action to follow!

After Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification and Antim Panghal’s elimination, the focus now shifts towards the Round of 16 bouts of Aman and Anshu in Men’s 57kg and Women’s 57kg events. 

Paris Olympic Games Live: Double heartbreak in wrestling!

As the entire India feels heartbroken over Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification, India’s 53kg wrestler Antim also reportedly struggled to meet her weight for the competition and is said to have starved herself for the last two days to make the cut. This drastic measure, however, likely left her with insufficient energy for her bout. She, hence, suffered a 0-10 defeat in the Round of 16.

Paris Olympic Games Live: Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar In Action

We take a look at Aditi and Diksha’s performances in the first round:

Paris Olympic Games Live: India’s Campaign Begins On Day 13 With Golf

Diksha Dagar, Aditi Ashok will soon be in action for India in the women’s golf event, beginning the Round 2 of the contest. While Diksha is placed T7 after Round 1, Aditi is T13. 

Paris Olympic Games Live: How India’s Schedule Looks Like Today

India’s schedule at Paris Olympics Day 13:

12:30 – Golf – Women’s Individual Stroke Play Round 2 – Diksha Dagar, Aditi Ashok

14:05 – Athletics – Women’s 100m Hurdles Repechage Round – Jyothi Yarraji

14:30 – Wrestling – Men’s Freestyle 57kg 1/8 Final – Aman Sehrawat

Men’s Freestyle 57kg 1/4 Final – Aman Sehrawat (Subject to qualification)

14:30 – Wrestling – Women’s Freestyle 57kg 1/8 Final – Anshu Malik

Women’s Freestyle 57kg 1/4 Final – Anshu Malik (Subject to qualification)

17:30 – Hockey – Men’s Bronze Medal Match – India vs Spain

21:45 – Wrestling – Men’s Freestyle 57kg Semifinal – Aman Sehrawat (Subject to qualification)

Women’s Freestyle 57kg Semifinal – Anshu Malik (Subject to qualification)

23:55 – Athletics – Men’s Javelin Throw Final – Neeraj Chopra

Paris Olympic Games Live: Will Day 13 End India’s Barren Run?

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 13 of India’s campaign at Paris Olympics. It’s been a while since India won those three bronze medals in the Olympic Games. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat seemed to have assured India of a silver medal at least as she qualified for the final but weight issue saw her getting disqualified, dropping down last in the standings. On Thursday, India expect two medals – a bronze from the men’s hockey team and hopefully a gold from Neeraj Chopra in men’s javelin throw final.