Paris: As the Paris Olympics enter their 13th day, India pins its hopes on several star athletes competing for glory. With a mix of seasoned champions and emerging talents, Thursday (August 8) could be a pivotal day for India’s medal tally.
Neeraj Chopra Aims for Javelin Gold
Neeraj Chopra, India’s golden boy from the Tokyo Olympics, is all set to defend his title in the men’s javelin throw final. Having dominated the qualification round with a remarkable throw of 89.34 meters, Chopra stands as one of the top contenders. The 26-year-old will be up against a strong field, including Andersen Peters, Arshad Nadeem, Jakub Vadlejch, and Keshorn Walcott, in what promises to be an intense showdown at 11:55 pm IST.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team Targets Bronze
After a narrow 2-3 loss to Germany in the semi-finals, the Indian men’s hockey team is determined to bounce back in the bronze medal match against Spain. Scheduled for 5:30 pm IST, this match is crucial for India as they aim to reclaim the bronze medal they won in Tokyo.
Wrestling: Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik in Action
Wrestlers Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik will take to the mat, bringing India closer to potential wrestling medals. Aman Sehrawat will begin his campaign in the men’s 57kg freestyle round of 16 at 2:30 pm IST, with subsequent rounds at 4:20 pm IST and 9:45 pm IST if he progresses. Anshu Malik will compete in the women’s 57kg freestyle, starting with the round of 16 at 2:30 pm IST and potentially advancing to the quarter-finals at 4:20 pm IST and the semi-finals from 10:25 pm IST onwards.
Jyothi Yarraji in Women’s 100m Hurdles
Sprinter Jyothi Yarraji will be competing in the women’s 100m hurdles repechage round (Heat 1) at 2:05 pm IST. Her performance today will be crucial in determining her advancement in the competition.
Golf: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar
In golf, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will continue their quest in the women’s individual strokeplay Round 2, starting at 12:30 pm IST. Both golfers will look to improve their standings and move closer to medal contention.
Full Schedule for India on Day 13
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