Published 09:26 IST, August 8th 2024
India’s Day 13 in Paris Olympics: Neeraj in Action at Javelin Final, Hockey India Up Against Spain
Two medal events are in place for Team India as Neeraj Chopra will take part in the Men's Javelin Final, while Hockey India will feature in the Bronze Match.
All eyes will be on the Day 13 of the Paris Olympics when India will feature in two medal events. After the dismay over wrestler Vinesh Phogat's unfortunate disqualification from the Women's 50kg Freestyle Wrestling Final, the Indian contingent will aim to reel back in momentum. One of India's brightest stars in Athletics, Neeraj Chopra, will be seen in action against some of the World's premier javelin stars. The Hockey India team will also be in action as they would lock horns with Spain. It will be PR Sreejesh's last match in his international career, which makes it a must-see match-up. Check out the thorough preview and schedule for Team India on Day 13 of the Paris Olympics
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India in Day 13 of the Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra aims for gold, Hockey India in Bronze Match
Neeraj Chopra, India's prime hope in bagging a gold medal, will be in action today, and his slinging tactics will be out to test against some of the world-renowned Javelin throw stars. The India-Pakistan rivalry will be ignited as well as one of his biggest rivals, Arshad Nadeem has also secured a spot in the final.
On the other hand, veteran India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will be competing in his final International match before calling time in his storied career. But the Hockey India Men's Team's biggest aim will be to win the bronze when they lock horns against Spain. Jyoti Yarraji will also feature in the repechage, while wrestlers Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik feature in the pre-quarterfinal round of the men's wrestling event.
India's Full Schedule on Day 13 of the 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
Updated 09:26 IST, August 8th 2024