Bad news came for India on the 12th day of the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the final match, and now she’s out of medal contention. Leaving the bad day behind, on August 8, India will hope for two medals. Neeraj Chopra and the Indian hockey team will be seen playing their medal matches.
If they win their respective matches, then India’s medals will be confirmed. Wrestlers Anshu Malik and Aman Sehrawat will be making their Paris Olympics debut.
Athletics: Historic Final for Neeraj Chopra
Indian star javelin thrower Neeraj performed brilliantly in the qualification round, making it to the final with a throw of 89.34 meters in his first attempt. His match will be played at 11:55 pm. Neeraj also won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. Notably, Norman Pritchard, Sushil Kumar, PV Sindhu, and Manu Bhaker have won two Olympic medals each for India in individual events.
Additionally, Jyoti Yaraji will be competing in the 100m repechage at 2:05 pm.
Golf: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar in Action
Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will be seen continuing their golf match at 12:30 pm.
Hockey: Bronze medal match for India
India will play its match for the bronze medal. In the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey team lost in the semi-final match, 3-2 against Germany. Now the team will play its bronze medal match against Spain on August 8 at 5:30 pm. The team aims to win the bronze medal in the Olympics for the second consecutive time by winning this match.
Wrestling: New hopes in Anshu Malik and Aman Sehrawat
After a heartbreaking day in wrestling, India’s young wrestlers Anshu Malik and Aman Sehrawat will be seen in action at the Paris Olympics. Anshu Malik will compete in the Women’s 57kg Freestyle event, while Aman Sehrawat will make his Olympics debut in the Men’s 57kg Freestyle.
They will start with their Round of 16 matches, and if they progress, they will play until the semifinal matches on Day 13.
India’s Schedule for Paris Olympics Day 13, August 8
| Sport | Event | Round | Players | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | Women’s Individual Stroke Play | Round 2 | Diksha Dagar | 12:30 |
| Athletics | Women’s 100m Hurdles | Repechage – Heat 1 | Jyothi Yarraji | 14:05 |
| Golf | Women’s Individual Stroke Play | Round 2 | Aditi Ashok | 14:47 |
| Wrestling | Women’s 57kg Freestyle | 1/8 Finals | Anshu Malik vs Helen Maroulis (USA) | From 3 PM |
| Wrestling | Men’s 57kg Freestyle | 1/8 Finals | Aman Sehrawat vs Vladimir Egorov (Macedonia) | From 3 PM |
| Wrestling | Women’s 57kg Freestyle | 1/4 Finals (If Qualified) | Anshu Malik vs Alina Akobiya (Ukraine) or Anhelina Lysak (Poland) | From 4:20 PM |
| Wrestling | Men’s 57kg Freestyle | 1/4 Finals (If Qualified) | Aman Sehrawat vs Diamantino Iuna Fafé (Bissua-Guinea) or Zelimkhan Abakarov (Albania) | From 4:20 PM |
| Hockey | Men’s Team | Bronze Medal Match | India vs Spain | 17:30 |
| Wrestling | Men’s 57kg Freestyle | Semifinal (If Qualified) | Aman Sehrawat vs TBD | 9:45 PM or 9:55 PM |
| Wrestling | Women’s 57kg Freestyle | Semifinal (If Qualified) | Anshu Malik vs TBD | 10:25 PM or 10:35 PM |
| Athletics | Men’s Javelin Throw | Final | Neeraj Chopra | 23:55 |
