Neeraj Chopra, Vinesh Phogat And More: India At The Paris Olympics On Day 11

After a challenging August 5, which saw Lakshya Sen miss out on a bronze medal, along with setbacks for the mixed skeet pair Anant Jeet Naruka and Maheshwari Chauhan, and Nisha Dahiya’s emotional exit, August 6 brings new hopes for the Indian contingent.

Key Events:

Athletics:

Women’s 400m Repechage: Kiran Pahal competes at 2:50 pm IST.
Men’s Javelin Throw Qualification:
- Kishore Kumar Jena in Group A from 1:50 pm IST
- Neeraj Chopra in Group B from 3:20 pm IST

After their successful 1-2 finish at the Asian Games, Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Kumar Jena will look to replicate that performance in Paris. Neeraj, aiming for a straightforward qualification, will compete in the later session, while Kishore kicks off the action earlier.

Hockey:

Men’s Semifinal: India vs Germany at 10:30 pm IST

In a rematch of the Tokyo 2020 bronze medal clash, India faces the reigning world champions Germany. The team will be missing Amit Rohidas due to suspension, adding extra pressure on the squad led by Harmanpreet Singh.

Wrestling:

Women’s Freestyle 50kg:
- Round of 16: Vinesh Phogat vs Yui Susaki, 3rd bout of the session starting at 2:30 pm IST

Vinesh Phogat, after a tough Olympic history, faces the reigning Olympic champion Yui Susaki in her opening match. The competition promises to be a significant test for Vinesh right from the start.

Women’s Freestyle 68kg (Repechage): Unlikely due to Nisha Dahiya’s injury.

Table Tennis:

Men’s Team Round of 16: India vs China at 1:30 pm IST

The men’s team, coming off a tight 3-2 win against Romania, will face a formidable challenge in the Round of 16 against the dominant Chinese team.

Summary: Today’s schedule features pivotal events across athletics, hockey, wrestling, and table tennis, with key performances expected from Neeraj Chopra, Vinesh Phogat, and the men’s hockey and table tennis teams.

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