Neeraj Chopra and the Indian men’s hockey team will be the main attractions on Day 11 of the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj Chopra, the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist, is set to begin his title defence in the men’s javelin throw qualifications. Expectations are high for Chopra to advance to the finals, which are scheduled for August 8. Alongside him, India’s Kishore Jena will also be competing in the men’s javelin event, aiming for a podium finish.
Heartbreaks on Day 10
Adding to India’s mounting heartbreaks at the Paris Olympics 2024, Lakshya Sen failed to extend the nation’s medal tally. The ace shuttler bowed out of the men’s singles badminton competition after struggling in the high-pressure bronze playoff match.
In another disappointment, Indian shooters narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the mixed-team skeet event. Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka suffered a heartbreaking loss by a single point to China at the Chateauroux shooting range.
Grappler Nisha Dahiya also faced a tough defeat in her quarterfinal bout against North Korea’s Pak Sol Gum in the women’s 68 kg freestyle category. Despite leading 8-1, Nisha sustained a serious injury to her right hand and eventually lost the bout 8-10, leaving her in tears and acute pain.
All Eyes on Neeraj Chopra
On Tuesday, all eyes will be on superstar Neeraj Chopra as the javelin champion kickstarts his title defence at the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj, the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist, will begin his quest with the qualifications round. He is tipped to enter the finals of the men’s javelin event, scheduled for August 8. India’s Kishore Jena is also in the fray for a podium finish in the men’s javelin event at the Paris Olympics.
India Meets Germany in Hockey Semi-Final
Later at night, the Indian men’s hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, will face Germany in the semi-finals. The team will face a challenge as key defender and first rusher Amit Rohidas will miss the match due to a one-match suspension following a red card in the quarterfinal. India’s appeal against the suspension was rejected by the International Hockey Federation, adding to the team’s difficulties ahead of the crucial match.
India’s Full Schedule on Day 11
Table Tennis
- Men’s Team (Pre-quarterfinal): India (Harmeet Desai, Sharath Kamal, and Manav Thakkar) vs China — 1.30 pm
Athletics
- Men’s Javelin Throw (Qualification): Kishore Jena — 1.50 pm
- Men’s Javelin Throw (Qualification): Neeraj Chopra — 3.20 pm
- Women’s 400m (Repechage): Kiran Pahal — 2.50 pm
Hockey
- Men’s Semi-final: India vs Germany — 10.30 pm
Day 11 of the Paris Olympics promises to be crucial for India, with key events in athletics, table tennis, and hockey. The nation hopes for a strong performance and potential medals from its athletes.
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