As the Paris Olympics 2024 nears its conclusion, the spotlight shifts to a few remaining Indian athletes who aim to enhance the country’s medal tally. With the addition of Aman Sehrawat’s bronze medal in the 57kg freestyle wrestling, India now has a total of six medals, consisting of one silver and five bronze. Sehrawat’s achievement has made him the youngest Indian to secure an Olympic medal. India is on the brink of equalling its Tokyo 2020 medal tally of seven, which was its highest in a single Olympics.
On Day 15, the focus will be on Reetika Hooda in women’s 76kg wrestling. Her performance is crucial as India hopes to clinch its seventh medal. Reetika Hooda will begin her campaign in the women’s freestyle 76kg category with the round of 16 match scheduled at 4:20 PM. If she progresses, Reetika Hooda will compete in the quarter-finals later in the day, with the matches set for 10:25 PM, potentially moving on to the semi-finals if she qualifies.
Meanwhile, the Indian golfers faced challenges in their recent outings. Aditi Ashok finished Round 2 with a score of 1-under par overall, having recovered from an initial setback with a series of birdies. Diksha Dagar also ended the round at 1-under par overall. However, with the top three golfers pulling ahead, both Ashok and Diksha Dagar will need extraordinary performances in their upcoming rounds to make a significant impact.
The schedule for Day 15 includes key events in wrestling and golf, with the Indian athletes striving to make a mark and contribute to India’s medal tally in the ongoing Olympics.
