India’s Full Schedule at Paris Olympics 2024, August 6 (Tuesday): Events, Timings, Athletes in Action and More on Day 11 – News18

India superstar Neeraj Chopra who is the reigning Olympic champion starts his title defense with the men’s javelin qualification round on Tuesday. Alongside him aiming to qualify for the final of the javelin event of Paris Olympics will be Kishore Kumar Jena.

While eyes will be fixated on golden boy Neeraj, the Indian men’s hockey team will be eyeing a piece of history when they take on Germany in the semifinal later. The Harmanpreet Singh-led team has produced impressive performances including the pulsating win over Great Britain in the quarterfinal after being reduced to 10 men.

In wrestling, medal hopeful Vinesh Phogat will begin her quest with the pre-quarters of women’s 50kg freestyle event. In women’s 400m event, Pahal Kiran will be in action in the repechage round hoping to make it to the semi-finals.

In table tennis, India will take on the might of China in the men’s team event. India’s challenge in the round of 16 clash will be represented by Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar. China, the top-seeded team, comprises Fan Zhendong, Ma Long and Wanfg Chuqin.

In the women’s team event, India’s campaign began on a positive note with Manika Batra leading a thrilling 3-2 win over Romania in a round of 16 clash on Monday.

It was a day of heartbreaks for India as Lakshya Sen lost in the bronze medal match of men’s singles event while Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka suffered a close defeat in the bronze medal clash of skeet mixed team event.

India have so far won three medals in the ongoing Olympics – all bronze and all being won by shooters.

Paris Olympics 2024 India Full Schedule For August 6

1:30 PM IST – Table Tennis – Men’s Team Round of 16 (India vs China)

1:50 PM IST – Athletics – Men’s Javelin Throw Qualification Group A (Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena)

2:30 PM IST – Wrestling – Women’s 68kg Freestyle Repechage (If Qualified)

2:50 PM IST – Athletics – Women’s 400m Repechage Round (Pahal Kiran)

3 PM IST – Wrestling – Women’s 50kg Freestyle Pre-quarterfinal (Vinesh Phogat)

10:30 PM IST – Hockey – Men’s Semifinal (India vs Germany)

00:20 PM IST – Wrestling – Women’s 68kg Freestyle Bronze (If Qualified)

00:30 PM IST – Wrestling – Women’s 68kg Freestyle Bronze (If Qualified)

00:45 PM IST – Wrestling – Women’s 68kg Freestyle Final (If Qualified)

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