Author: Prathamesh Palshikar
Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver in Javelin Throw:
Indian Men’s Hockey Team Secures Bronze:
Wrestling:
Hockey:
Neeraj Chopra, India’s star javelin thrower, secured a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite a strong performance with a throw of 89.45m, Chopra was edged out by Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who set an Olympic record with a throw of 92.97m. This achievement makes Chopra the most successful Olympian from India, and he joins the ranks of individual silver medalists like Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and PV Sindhu () ().
The Indian men’s hockey team earned a bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1. This victory marked India’s first consecutive Olympic medals in men’s hockey since 1972. The win was particularly significant as it provided a fitting sendoff for veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh () ().
Aman Sehrawat advanced to the semi-finals in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling category after back-to-back wins. Although he was defeated by Japan’s Rei Higuchi, Sehrawat will compete for a bronze medal on August 9, aiming to secure India’s first wrestling medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics ().
Day 12 Highlights:
Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver in Javelin Throw: Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final with a throw of 89.45 meters. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem set an Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters to win gold. Chopra’s performance makes him India’s most successful Olympian and the first Indian track and field athlete to win two Olympic medals (Khel Now) (myKhel).
Indian Men’s Hockey Team Wins Bronze: The Indian men’s hockey team clinched a bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1. This marks the first time since 1972 that India has won consecutive Olympic medals in men’s hockey (Khel Now).
Aman Sehrawat in Wrestling: Aman Sehrawat reached the semi-finals in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling category but was defeated by Japan’s Rei Higuchi. Sehrawat will compete for a bronze medal on August 9 (myKhel).
Golf:
Athletics:
These events are crucial as India looks to add more medals to its tally in the final days of the Paris Olympics (myKhel).