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Published 07:53 IST, August 8th 2024

India at Paris Olympics Day 13 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver; India's Medal Count Rises to 5

India will look to secure themselves a medal today at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday as Neeraj Chopra and Hockley India will feature in medal events today. After Vinesh Phogat's unfortunate disqualification in Day 12, India will aim for the podium finish in two events the country has high hopes at.

Neeraj Chopra | Image: AP
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07:52 IST, August 9th 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal at CAS today

At the CAS, IOC will be represented by Harish Salve, and he will be taking up Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a silver.

07:44 IST, August 9th 2024

India's Day 14 in Paris: Sehrawat in line for Bronze

Aman Sehrawat will be featuring in the bronze Medal match Today. He made his Olympic debut and is in line for the Bronze now.

04:36 IST, August 9th 2024

Neeraj reacts to his silver medal win

“I'm having a groin injury. i'll consult a doctor soon. Maybe surgery,” Neeraj Chopra said. Chopra won the silver medal despite being injured. 
 

04:25 IST, August 9th 2024

India celebrates Neeraj's win

The whole of India is celebrating Neeraj Chopra's win at the Paris Olympic 2024. Neeraj secured the silver medal with a throw of 89.45m. . 

01:23 IST, August 9th 2024

Neeraj Chopra wins Silver medal

Neeraj Chopra wins silver medal at Paris Olympics. His throw of 89.45m was good enough to take him second on the podium.

01:02 IST, August 9th 2024

Neeraj With Yet Another Foul

Neeraj Chopra has fouled again, He yells at himself, looks frustrated.

01:01 IST, August 9th 2024

Neeraj Chopra fouls again

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13 LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra fouls again but he is still well positioned to get a silver medal.

00:35 IST, August 9th 2024

Neeraj Chopra sees another red flag

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13 LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra fouls again in his 3rd attempt.

00:21 IST, August 9th 2024

Neeraj hits 89.45m

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13 LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra has hit 89.45m and comes to the second spot.

00:20 IST, August 9th 2024

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Crosses 90m

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13 LIVE Updates: Arshad Nadeem has hit the distance of 92.97m.

00:07 IST, August 9th 2024

Neeraj Chopra Fouls

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13 LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra starts off a with a foul. He has 5 more attempts left.

00:02 IST, August 9th 2024

Javelin Throw final has begun

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13 LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra's final has begun. Fingers are crossed, let's hope for the best.

23:48 IST, August 8th 2024

Stand by for Neeraj Chopra event

India's Neeraj Chopra will be in action at the Javelin Throw final. He will contest for his second gold at the Olympics.

23:14 IST, August 8th 2024

Neeraj Chopra will soon be in action

Virat Kohli will be in action at 11:45 PM IST.

22:20 IST, August 8th 2024

Huge Update from 86kg Category

Aaron Brooks, who defeated Tokyo 2020 gold medalist David Taylor has been eliminated in the 86kg category. He is defeated by Bulgaria's Magomed Ramazanov.

21:54 IST, August 8th 2024

Aman Sehrawat can still bring home the glory

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹? Aman Sehrawat moves to the Bronze medal match following a defeat against 1st seed, Rei Higuchi, in the semi-final. 
 

21:51 IST, August 8th 2024

Aman Sehrawat loses

Aman Sehrawat loses to Rei Higuchi in the semi final of 57kg freestyle.

21:22 IST, August 8th 2024

Aman Sehrawat up next

Aman Sehrawat, who is India's sole hope in wrestling will contest for a place in a final. His bout will begin at 9:45 PM IST.

20:26 IST, August 8th 2024

Where does India stand on the medals tally after securing 4th bronze?

With the incoming of a Bronze medal from Hockey, India's tally now contains four medals. Since the position in the medal tally is assessed based on the number of Gold medals won, thus, India's position is not impressive. India stand at 69th position after securing the Bronze medal in Hockey.
 

19:56 IST, August 8th 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Posts Congratulatory Message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent his congratulations to the hockey team via social media. Here's what he wrote:

19:17 IST, August 8th 2024

India win historic bronze

India defeat Spain 2-1, win historic bronze medal in Men's Hockey.

19:14 IST, August 8th 2024

Tense moments with just one minute left

India are at the cusp of making history. Spain have the penalty corner at crunch time.

19:02 IST, August 8th 2024

8 more minutes

India need to hold on to its lead for 8 more minutes. 

18:52 IST, August 8th 2024

Final quarter underway

The 4th and final quarter of this bronze medal match is underway. India have to hold on to its lead. 

18:50 IST, August 8th 2024

3rd Quarter ends

India have the lead and just 15 more minutes remain to script Bronze medal history at the Paris Olympics.

18:45 IST, August 8th 2024

Spain found the back of the net but the goal did not stand

Spain found the back of the net through a penalty corner and the ball even went in, but the goal did not stood as the ball had touched the body of Spanish player.

18:31 IST, August 8th 2024

India Take Lead

Harmanpreet Singh scored again. India take lead in 3rd quarter. India up 2-1.

18:25 IST, August 8th 2024

Second half action underway

India equalized in the dying second of second quarter and hence we go back to square one. It is 1-1 India vs Spain, with Bronze medal up for grabs.

18:14 IST, August 8th 2024

India equalise in the final seconds of second quarter

A goal was needed and it has come. Who else but Harmanpreet Singh with the penalty corner has equalised for India. 1-1 after two quarters.

18:12 IST, August 8th 2024

India have found some footing in the match

Team India enjoyed a fair spell of possession in the final stages of Quarter 2. However, the goal is yet to come. Spain lead 1-0.

18:04 IST, August 8th 2024

Spain Dominating possession

Spain have looked the dominant side till now, They have taken the lead and are threatening to double their lead.

17:56 IST, August 8th 2024

Spain Open the scoring

Spain have taken the lead via a penalty stroke. It is 1-0 Spain, with 11 minutes in the 2nd Quarter left.

17:54 IST, August 8th 2024

2nd Quarter Underway

The action of the second quarter has begun. It is 0-0 at the moment.

17:49 IST, August 8th 2024

First quarter ends at 0-0

It was an end to and game, but no team was able to open the scoring. It is 0-0 at the end of first quarter.

17:45 IST, August 8th 2024

Just 4 minutes left in the first quarter

No team has been able to gather momentum in this quarter, moreover, the match is still void of a penalty corner.

17:32 IST, August 8th 2024

India vs Spain Match Underway

India vs Spain bronze medal match has begun. Let's go India.

17:24 IST, August 8th 2024

India vs Spain Bronze Medal Match About To Begin

The players have entered the field. It's national anthem time now.

17:10 IST, August 8th 2024

India and Spain Bronze Medal Match Coming Up

India will vie to finish at the podium. The hockey team will be up against Spain. The winner will grab the Bronze Medal. The match will begin at 5:30 PM IST.

16:14 IST, August 8th 2024

Aman Sehrawat through to the semi final

Aman Sehrawat through to the semi final.

16:07 IST, August 8th 2024

Aman Sehrawat in action

Aman Sehrawat's bout is underway.

15:30 IST, August 8th 2024

Big Setback to Antim Panghal

Wrestler Antim Panghal to be banned for three years by IOA for indiscipline during Olympic Games.

15:15 IST, August 8th 2024

Anshu loses in pre-quarters

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝗵𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸! She faced defeat in her opening bout against Helen Louise Maroulis in the round of 16 in the women's freestyle 57kg event.

15:13 IST, August 8th 2024

Anshu is trailing by a huge margin

The US grappler has taken a huge lead over Anshu. She is 0-6 down.

15:06 IST, August 8th 2024

Anshu's bout is underway

Anshu's bout has begun.

15:04 IST, August 8th 2024

Aman Sehrawat wins

Aman Sehrawat begins with a solid technical superiority win, through to the quarterfinals.

14:48 IST, August 8th 2024

Wrestling in action soon

Aman Sehrawat and Anshu will be in action at the 57kg freestyle Round of 16 match-ups.

14:12 IST, August 8th 2024

Jyoti Yarraji out of semi-final contention

Jyoti Yarraji ended up 4th at the Women's 100m Hurdles Repechage with a timing of 13.13. She is now out of the semifinal contention.

14:04 IST, August 8th 2024

Diksha tied at 4th, Aditi in 13th

Diksha Dagar, in action at Women's individual Golf, is tied at the number four spot. Aditi is currently tied at 13th.

13:43 IST, August 8th 2024

Jyoti Yarraji in action at repechage

Jyoti Yarraji is in action at the women's 100m hurdles repechage. She has a personal and season best of 12.78. 

13:38 IST, August 8th 2024

Update on Women's individual stroke play round 2 golf

Aditi is in action and needs to bag up as many birdies possible to forge a comeback. On the other hand, Diksha could enter the top three, but she will need at least two birdies.

12:55 IST, August 8th 2024

Day 13 action begins! Diksha Dagar opens the day for India

Diksha Dagar is in action at the Women's Individual Round 2 of Gold in the Paris Olympics.

12:28 IST, August 8th 2024

Sehrawat to make Olympic Debut

Aman Sehrawat will make his Olympics debut in the Men’s 57kg Freestyle today. He will be in action at 03:00 PM IST. 

12:15 IST, August 8th 2024

Hockey India could take the medal tally to 4

The Indian Hockey Team have a chance to shine in the bronze medal match and add another medal into India's record, which was opened by Markswoman Manu Bhaker.

11:44 IST, August 8th 2024

Verdict on Vinesh to arrive soon

The appeal which Vinesh Phogat presented to the CAS regarding a shared silver medal has been take up by the court and the ruling will be made shortly.

11:21 IST, August 8th 2024

Which Sport will open India's campaign in Day 13?

At 01:30 PM IST, Women's Golf will open India's Day 13. Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will be in action.

10:42 IST, August 8th 2024

CAS to decide upon Vinesh's appeal today

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has received Vinesh Phogat's appeal, and a decision could be made around 11:30 AM.

09:46 IST, August 8th 2024

PR Sreejesh to be in action for India for the last time

Today's India vs Spain match will be the last outing of veteran India goalie PR Sreejesh. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side will aim for the podium finish to offer Sreejesh a fitting send-off.

09:17 IST, August 8th 2024

Neeraj Chopra to eye gold for India in Men's Javelin Final

Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Men's javelin Final with just one attempt which was enough to put him on the map. He will now aim for the Final, and clinch the gold.

08:26 IST, August 8th 2024

Harayana CM Nayab Saini announces felicitation for Vinesh Phogat

 

08:20 IST, August 8th 2024

Geeta Phogat, cousin of Vinesh, tweets out in her support

 

09:08 IST, August 8th 2024

India’s AUGUST 8 schedule in Paris Olympics

01:30 PM IST - Golf: Women's individual strokeplay Round 2 - Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar

01:45 PM IST - Athletics: Women's 100m hurdles repechage - Jyothi Yarraji

03:00 PM IST onwards - Wrestling: Men's 57kg Round of 16 - Aman Sehrawat
Wrestling: Women's 57kg Round of 16 - Anshu Malik

05:30 PM IST IST - MEDAL EVENT - Hockey: Men's Bronze medal match - India vs Spain

11:55 PM IST - MEDAL EVENT - Athletics: Men's javelin throw final - Neeraj Chopra

07:57 IST, August 8th 2024

Fellow Indian wresters support Phogat after her retirement announcement

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikhh have come out to support Vinesh Phogat after she announced her retirement.

 

07:55 IST, August 8th 2024

Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement

After being disqualified from the Women's 50kg Freestyle Final Event in Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling.

 

07:52 IST, August 8th 2024

Hello and Welcome

In the aftermath of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification, India's Day 12 will be locked in at Neeraj Chopra, who will feature in the Men's Javelin Final in the French Capital. Hockey India will also be in action in a bronze medal match. We Welcome you to the Paris Olympics' Day 13 Live Blog.

Updated 07:52 IST, August 9th 2024

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