Day 12 of the Paris 2024 Olympics sees Indian athletes in the spotlight with several high-stakes competitions. From wrestling and weightlifting to athletics and table tennis, the Indian contingent is aiming for medals across various events. Vinesh Phogat and Avinash Sable are among the key contenders for gold, while other athletes strive to advance in their respective disciplines.
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- Priyanka Goswami and Suraj Panwar start their race in the mixed team marathon walk relay.
- Vinesh Phogat competes for gold against Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Sarah Hildebrandt in wrestling.
- Avinash Sable aims for gold in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final.
- Mirabai Chanu will participate in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event, where she previously won silver at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
- Antim Panghal is set to compete in the pre-quarters of women’s freestyle 53kg wrestling.
- Manika Batra, Archana Kamath, and Sreeja Akula will play against Germany in the women’s table tennis quarterfinals, seeking a semifinal spot.
- Suraj Panwar and Priyanka Goswami are in the mixed team marathon relay event.
- Annu Rani is competing in the women’s javelin throw qualification round.
- Sarvesh Kushare will participate in the men’s high jump qualification.
- Praveen Chithravel is aiming to qualify in the men’s triple jump event, and Jyothi Yaraji competes in the women’s 400m hurdle heats.
