Unstoppable Thrill at Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13 Live Updates: Aman on the Brink of a Monumental Medal!
Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13 Live Updates: Key Indian Athletes in Action
Day 13 of the Paris Olympics 2024 brings high expectations for Indian fans with several athletes poised for crucial events. The day’s highlight is Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion, competing in the men’s javelin throw final scheduled for 11:55 PM IST.
The day began with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar participating in the golf women’s individual strokeplay round. However, it was a mixed start as Jyothi Yarraji finished 4th in the women’s 100m hurdles repechage round, missing out on the semi-finals.
In wrestling, Aman Sehrawat triumphed in his men’s 57kg freestyle round of 16 bout, defeating North Macedonia’s Vladimir Egorov 10-0. His quarter-final, along with fellow wrestler Anshu Malik’s 57kg women’s freestyle round of 16 bout, are eagerly awaited.
Adding to the excitement, the Indian men’s hockey team will face Spain in the bronze medal match at 5:30 PM.
Day 12 had its share of disappointments as Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg gold medal match for being 100gm overweight, subsequently announcing her retirement. Mirabai Chanu placed fourth in the women’s 49kg weightlifting with a total lift of 199kg. In athletics, Avinash Sable finished 11th in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final, while Jyothi Yarraji placed seventh in the women’s 100m hurdles heats.
Schedule for Day 13:
- 12:30 PM: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar in Women’s Golf Individual Strokeplay Round 2
- 2:30 PM: Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik in Wrestling, 57kg Freestyle Round of 16
- 4:20 PM: Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik in Wrestling, 57kg Freestyle Quarter-finals (if qualified)
- 5:30 PM: Men’s Hockey Bronze Medal Match – India vs Spain
- 9:45 PM: Aman Sehrawat in Wrestling, 57kg Freestyle Semi-finals (if qualified)
- 10:25 PM: Anshu Malik in Wrestling, 57kg Freestyle Semi-finals (if qualified)
- 11:55 PM: Neeraj Chopra’s Javelin Throw Final
Stay tuned as these top Indian athletes strive for Olympic glory on Day 13.
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