Day 12 of the Paris Olympics 2024 promises to be one of the most thrilling and crucial days for the Indian contingent. Leading the charge is Vinesh Phogat, who has already made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the final of a wrestling event at the Olympic Games. The anticipation is high as she competes for gold in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category against USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt. Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the final has been nothing short of spectacular, with impressive victories over top-seed and Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Yui Susaki, former European champion Oksana Livach, and reigning Pan American Games champion Yusneylis Guzman. A win would make her the first Indian wrestler and woman to claim an Olympic gold in wrestling.
Adding to the excitement, India’s weightlifting sensation Mirabai Chanu will take the center stage in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event. Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, aims to secure her second Olympic medal. She clinched the only quota for India in weightlifting for Paris 2024 by finishing third in Group B at the IWF World Cup 2024 in Phuket. Her performance will be closely watched as she strives for another historic achievement.
The day is packed with action beyond wrestling and weightlifting. The Indian women’s table tennis team, featuring Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, and Archana Kamath, will face Germany in the quarter-finals. The team, led by Batra, stunned Romania 3-2 in the round of 16, with Batra playing a crucial role by not dropping a single game. They will be aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
In golf, Aditi Ashok will be in action in the first round of individual strokeplay. Ashok’s participation marks a significant moment for Indian golf at the Olympics. Additionally, Avinash Sable will compete in the final of the 3000m steeplechase, aiming for a strong finish.
Other notable events include the marathon racewalk mixed relay final featuring Suraj Panwar and Priyanka, and various athletics events with Sarvesh Kushare in men’s high jump, Jyothi Yarraji in women’s 100m hurdles, and Annu Rani in women’s javelin throw qualification.
Antim Panghal, an Olympic debutant, will also be in action in the women’s 53kg wrestling round of 16, with potential quarter-final and semi-final matches later in the day. The men’s triple jump qualification will see Abdulla Aboobacker and Praveen Chitravel representing India.
Here’s India’s schedule for Day 12 of the Paris Olympics 2024:
– 11:00 AM: Marathon racewalk mixed relay final – Suraj Panwar/Priyanka (Medal Event)
– 12:30 PM: Women’s individual strokeplay Round 1 – Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar
– 1:30 PM: Women’s team quarter-finals – India vs Germany (Table Tennis)
– 1:35 PM: Men’s high jump – Sarvesh Kushare
– 1:45 PM: Women’s 100m hurdles heats – Jyothi Yarraji
– 1:55 PM: Women’s javelin throw qualification – Annu Rani
– 3:00 PM onwards: Women’s 53kg round of 16 – Antim Panghal (Wrestling)
– 4:20 PM onwards: Women’s 53kg quarter-finals (if qualified) – Antim Panghal (Wrestling)
– 10:25 PM onwards: Women’s 53kg semi-finals (if qualified) – Antim Panghal (Wrestling)
– 10:45 PM: Men’s triple jump qualification – Abdulla Aboobacker, Praveen Chitravel
– 11:00 PM: Women’s 49kg final – Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting, Medal Event)
– 12:20 AM: Women’s 50kg final – Vinesh Phogat (Wrestling, Medal Event)
– 1:13 AM: Men’s 3000m steeplechase final – Avinash Sable (Medal Event)
The excitement and hopes are high for the Indian athletes on Day 12, as they aim to bring glory and medals to the nation.
