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After two bronze medals hopes were crushed on Monday, India’s ‘Golden Boy” Neeraj Chopra continued to dominate on the world stage as he qualified for the final of men’s javelin throw on Tuesday, August 6 at the Stade de France in Paris, registering his season best throw of 89.34m. Moreover, the Indian men’s hockey team suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Germany to setup bronze medal clash with Spain at the Paris Olympics.
In this article, we will go through all the big news that took place on Tuesday, August 6 at the Paris 2024.
Hockey
Indian hockey team suffers 2-3 loss in semi-final; set to play for bronze
India suffered a 2-3 loss against Germany in the semi-final of the men's hockey event at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Blue Tigers entered the semis after a thumping victory over Great Britain in a penalty shoot-out by a 4-2 margin. With this defeat, the Indian team will play in the bronze medal match against Spain.
Wrestling
Vinesh Phogat wins 5-0 in semi-final; guarantees medal for India
Vinesh Phogat registered a 5-0 against Cuba's Yusneylys Guzmán in the semi-final of the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling category and secured a medal for India at the Paris Olympics 2024. Phogat qualified for the semis after a 7-5 win against Okasana Livach in the quarterfinal. The 29-year-old created history by defeating Olympic champion Yui Susaki in their opening bout.
Badminton
Lakshya Sen looks back at historic Paris Olympics 2024 campaign
Lakshya Sen penned a heartfelt note reminiscing on his monumental Paris Olympics 2024 campaign where he missed out on a bronze medal. Sen showcased his manic talent as he pushed some of the world's best shuttlers like Victor Axelsen and Lee Zii Jia in his last two matches to limit. The 22-year-old also established himself as one of the rising superstars in the badminton world.
Ashwini Ponnappa slams Prakash Padukone for "players need to step up" comments
Women's doubles badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa slammed Indian sporting legend Prakash Padukone for his "players need to step up" comments after shuttler Lakshya Sen lost in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Responding to these comments, Ashwini Ponnappa shared an Instagram story where she expressed how one can't just put the players "under the bus."
Athletics
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for final with season best of 89.34m in Paris
India’s ‘Golden Boy” Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday, August 6 qualified for the finals of men’s javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 26-year-old threw a massive 89.34m in his first attempt to breach the qualification mark at the Summer Games. However, his compatriot, Kishore Jena failed to qualify for the finals as he finished ninth in Group A with his best throw of 80.73m.
Kiran Pahal finishes 6th in 400m repechage, fails to qualify for semis
Indian quarter-miler Kiran Pahal finished sixth in heat 1 of the women’s 400m repechage round at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday, August 6. Pahal clocked a timing of 52.59s and failed to make it to the semi-finals of the women’s 400m. With this, Pahal’s campaign came to an end as only the winner advances to the semifinals.
Avinash Sable becomes first Indian man to qualify in 3000m steeplechase final
On Monday, August 5, India’s Avinash Sable etched his name in history books as he became the first Indian man to qualify for the final of 3000m steeplechase event at the Olympic Games. The Indian athlete secured a spot for himself after finishing fifth in his heat, with a timing of 8:15.43.
Table Tennis
Indian men's TT team suffers 0-3 loss against China in RO16
The Indian men's table tennis team of Achanta Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar suffered a 0-3 loss against China in the Round of 16 clash at the Paris Olympics 2024. The doubles pair of Desai-Thakkar suffered a 0-3 loss while Kamal and Thakkar had to settle for 1-3 defeats in their singles clashes.
Boxing
Lovlina Borgohain apologises in an emotional message after Paris 2024 exit
After making an exit from 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain took to social media to share an emotional message, apologising to the people of India for the result. “I really want to say sorry to the entire Nation that I couldn’t bring a medal home this time,” a part of her message read while adding that she will work harder for a better result.
Others
Belgium pulls out of mixed relay triathlon at Paris Olympics 2024
The Belgium mixed relay triathlon team has with withdrawn from the 2024 Paris Olympics after one of their star players, Claire Michel was hospitalised. Although it is being reported that Michel has been ill from last four days, it is being said that she picked up the illness after swimming in River Seine during women’s triathlon.
Armand Duplantis poses like Turkey's Yusuf Dikec after winning gold
Sweden's Armand Duplantis created history as he won the gold medal in the men's pole vault and then broke his world record at the Paris Olympics 2024. In the process, Duplantis also defended his pole vault gold. Celebrating this moment, the Swede posed like Yusuf Dikec, the Turkish shooter who has gone viral on social media
