Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Updates, Day 12: Thrilling Race Walk Marathon Unfolds, Table Tennis Quarterfinal Showdown Imminent!
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 Live Updates: Indian Athletes Aim for More Medals
On Day 12 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian athletes continue their pursuit of medals after an exciting Day 11, where a medal was assured in women’s wrestling. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has made headlines by defeating world No. 1 and reigning champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the Round of 16, followed by a victory over Ukraine’s Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals. Phogat is now set to compete against USA’s Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the 50kg women’s wrestling final.
In other events, weightlifter and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu is set to appear, alongside prominent athletes such as Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji, and Avinash Sable.
Here are the live updates on Day 12:
- 11:10 (IST): Suraj Panwar and Priyanka placed 16th after completing the mixed relay marathon race walk’s 1.4km mark in 5 minutes and 32 seconds.
- 10:57 (IST): The marathon race walk mixed relay begins the day’s events, featuring India’s Suraj Panwar and Priyanka.
- 10:40 (IST): Shooter Manu Bhaker returns to India with two medals from the Paris Games, receiving a warm welcome in Delhi.
India’s Day 12 Schedule:
- 11:00: Athletics – Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed (Suraj Panwar/Priyanka)
- 12:30: Golf – Women’s Individual Stroke Play Round 1 (Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar)
- 13:30: Table Tennis – Women’s Team Quarterfinal (India vs Germany)
- 13:35: Athletics – Men’s High Jump Qualification (Sarvesh Anil Kushare)
- 13:45: Athletics – Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1 (Jyothi Yarraji)
- 14:30: Wrestling – Women’s Freestyle 53kg 1/8 Final (Antim Panghal vs Zeynep Yetgil) and 1/4 Final (Antim Panghal, subject to qualification)
- 21:45: Wrestling – Women’s Freestyle 53kg Semifinal (Antim Panghal, subject to qualification), and Women’s Freestyle 50kg Final (Vinesh Phogat vs Sarah Ann Hildebrandt)
- 22:45: Athletics – Men’s Triple Jump Qualification (Abdulla Narangolintevida, Praveen Chithravel)
- 23:00: Weightlifting – Women’s 49kg (Mirabai Chanu)
- 01:13 (August 8): Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final (Avinash Sable)
Day 12 promises significant medal prospects for India. Vinesh Phogat could add to India’s tally, with the medal’s color yet to be determined. Expectations are also high for Avinash Sable, Mirabai Chanu, and Antim Panghal to secure podium finishes, making it a potentially momentous day for Team India at the Paris Olympics.
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