Published 06:57 IST, August 6th 2024
India’s Day 11 in Paris Olympics: Neeraj, Jena Kick Off Campaign as Hockey Team Aims for Final Spot
The campaigns of Kishore Jena & Neeraj Chopra will start on Day 11 of the Olympics. Hockey India will go for the championship, & Phogat will also be competing.
Some Big action is all set to take place today. One of India's prime hopes for a gold medal, Neeraj Chopra, will be in action today. The Indian javelin ace will be defending his gold medal against some of the premier track and field athletes across the globe, and he will have the pressure on his shoulders. Apart from Neeraj, rising star Kishore Kumar Jena will also be in action for the qualification event same as Chopra. Day 10 was a disappointing one for India, but it could change on Day 11. Before the action begins in the French Capital, let's take a look at a thorough preview of today's action.
India’s Day 11 at Paris Olympics: Jena, Neeraj to Open Campaign While Hockey India Aim for Summit Clash
India's Javelin stars, Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Kumar Jena, will begin their campaign on Day 11 of the Summer Olympics at the French Capital. Both the track and field athletes will be a part of the Men's Javelin Throw Qualification Rounds, but they will feature in different groups. Vinesh Phogat will also be in action in the Women’s Freestyle 50 KG Round of 16 match-up.
The Indian hockey team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, will be the principal attraction of the evening. They have a goal of winning the semi-final against Germany late in the day in order to secure a medal and also get a spot in the finals. The team has a chance to deliver the ultimate send-off to the veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who is competing in his final tournament as he will retire after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
India's schedule for Day 11 of the Paris Olympics 2024
1:30 PM IST - Table Tennis: Men’s Team Round of 16 – Harmeet Desai, Manav Vikash Thakkar and Sharath Kamal
1:50 PM IST - Athletics: Men’s Javelin Throw Qualification Group A – Kishore Kumar Jenna
2:50 PM IST - Athletics: Women’s 400 metre (Repechage Round) – Kiran Pahal
3:00 PM IST - Wrestling: Women’s Freestyle 50 KG Round of 16 – Vinesh Phogat
3:20 PM IST - Athletics: Men’s Javelin Throw Qualification Group B – Neeraj Chopra
10:30 PM IST - Hockey: India vs Germany – Men’s Semi Final – Hockey Team
Updated 06:57 IST, August 6th 2024