Zhihui does it again She lifts a combined 206kg to secure the gold medal. It is 117kg in clean & jerk.
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India At Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 (7th August) Highlights | Antim Panghal's campaign ends; India's challenge ended in women’s table tennis team event; Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Women's 50kg Wrestling final; Mirabai Chanu finishes fourth, misses to win India's 4th medal
Catch all the LIVE updates of Day 12 of India At Paris Olympics 2024 as Mirabai Chanu is ready to start her campaign while Antim Panghal will be in action in the Women's Freestyle 53kg 1/8 Final.
Aug 7, 2024, 3:30 AM•1 min read

Aug 7, 2024, 7:54 PM
Zhihui wins gold in Women’s 49kg weightlifting
Aug 7, 2024, 7:48 PM
Another 4th place finish for India
Mirabai Chanu fails to lift the 114kg and finishes fourth with 199kg.
Aug 7, 2024, 7:33 PM
Mirabai does it in her second attempt
She doesn't make a mistake this time. What a moment for Mirabai!
Aug 7, 2024, 7:30 PM
Mirabai is not able to lift the 111kg in her first attempt
Mirabai Chanu fails to lift the 111kg in her first attempt.
Aug 7, 2024, 6:46 PM
Weightlifting women’s 49kg: Mihaela Cambei is at the top; Mirabai Chanu is at the third spot
Mihaela Cambei of Romania is at the top with a lift of 93kg in her final attempt. Meanwhile, Mirabai Chanu is at the third spot after the end of the snatch round with her best lift being 88kg.
Aug 7, 2024, 6:30 PM
What a moment for Mirabai!
Chanu gets the 88 this time. She stays at the top. The lift was under review but she got the green light.
Aug 7, 2024, 6:26 PM
Chanu is unable to lift 88kg
Chanu is unsuccessful at lifting 88kg.
Aug 7, 2024, 6:10 PM
Weightlifting women’s 49kg: What a start from Mirabai!
85 to start. It’s a clean lift from Mirabai and she moves into the joint lead in snatch with Piron Candelario.
Aug 7, 2024, 5:40 PM
Mirabai Chanu will be in action
Mirabai Chanu will be in action in Women's 49kg weightlifting.
Aug 7, 2024, 11:46 AM
Golf | Aditi Ashok leads
Aditi Ashok is now Tied 1st after 14 holes. This is some high level of golf from Aditi.
Diksha Dagar Tied 7th.
This is only Round 1. We will have three more rounds during the course of the next three days.
Aug 7, 2024, 11:44 AM
Wrestling | Antim Panghal's campaign ends
Turkey’s Zeynep Yetgil beat Indian wrestler Antim Panghal 10-0 in the women’s 53kg freestyle round of 16 bout.
The Turkish wrestler, however, crashed out in the quarter-final against Annika Wendle of Germany, who secured a victory by fall.
Antim, as a result, will not feature in the repechage round, ending her Paris 2024 campaign.
Aug 7, 2024, 11:02 AM
Golf | Aditi Ashok tied 3rd
Aditi Ashok is Tied 3rd in the Women's Individual Stroke Play Round 1 golf event. A solid start from the Asian games silver medallist. Still plenty of work to be done as we are at just 12 holes.
Meanwhile, Diksha Dagar is currently Tied 9th.
Aug 7, 2024, 11:00 AM
BAD day for India at Paris Olympics 2024
Today was a bad day for India in the Paris Olympics.
- Vinesh Phogat got disqualified
- Antim Panghal lost Round of 16 bout
- Jyothi Yaraji stood at number 7
- India had to face defeat in the table tennis quarters
- Annu Rani, Sarvesh Kushare, Suraj Panwar-Priyanka Goswami were eliminated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:31 AM
Wrestling | Antim Panghal loses R16 bout
There is another disappointing news from wrestling for India.
India's Antim Panghal loses her Women's 53kg freestyle wrestling last 16 bout to Turkey's Yetgil Zeynep.
Antim will now hope to compete for the bronze medal via repechage, if Zeynep reaches the final.
Aug 7, 2024, 10:26 AM
Table Tennis | India's challenge in table tennis ended
India has also seen disappointing performance in table tennis. Manika Batra and Sreeja lost.
Germany has registered victory. India's challenge in table tennis is now over.
Aug 7, 2024, 9:50 AM
Table Tennis | India makes brilliant comeback! Archana Kamath wins Match 3
Archana Kamath has helped India to stay alive in the competition vs Germany in the Table tennis women's team Quarter Finals.
Upto Sreeja and Manika to pull this off for India and pave a way for the semi-finals.
Aug 7, 2024, 9:40 AM
Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024?
Aug 7, 2024, 9:34 AM
Athletics | Annu Rani fails to qualify for javelin throw final
Indian women's javelin thrower, Annu rani did not breach the qualification standard of 62.00m or finish at least among the top 12 athletes overall.
In her three attempts, Annu logged 55.81m, 53.22m and 53.55m at the Stade de France, resulting in a 15th-placed finish in Group A.
Annu will not feature in the women’s javelin throw final at Paris 2024.
Aug 7, 2024, 9:31 AM
Explained: What is the weigh-in rule in Wrestling? Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024?
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Aug 7, 2024, 9:10 AM
Table Tennis | Manika loses Match 2; India 0 Germany 2
In Match No 2, German paddler Annett Kaufmann makes a good comeback and dominates India's Manika Batra. In the next two games, she easily dominates Batra as he registers a scoreline of 11-5, 11-7, in the second and third games respectively.
Match No 2 is currently led by Germany with 2-1 scoreline.
Aug 7, 2024, 9:05 AM
Athletics | Jyothi Yarraji finishes 7th
Jyothi Yarraji finishes 7th with the timing of 13.16 seconds.
In Round 1 Heat 4, Yarraji's time was 13.16 while her reaction time was 0.168.
She will compete in the repechage round, giving her another chance to reach the semifinals
Aug 7, 2024, 8:50 AM
Table Tennis | India fails to clinch the Match 1
Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath failed to clinch the first match against the German duo. In the fourth game, Yuan Wan and Shan Xiaona had a dominating outing, clinching a victory 11-6.
The first match of the quarterfinals has been won by Germany with a scoreline of 3-1.
Aug 7, 2024, 8:46 AM
Table Tennis | India loses third game
After making a brilliant comeback in the second game, Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath lost the 3rd game against Germany. It was a tough fight from both the ends but Yuan Wan and Shan Xiaona had the last laugh.
The scoreline of third game was 10-12 in the favour of Germany as the Match No 1 is also lead by Germany 2-1.
Aug 7, 2024, 8:43 AM
Athletics | Jyothi Yarraji in action
Jyothi Yarraji is in heat 4 in round 1 of the women’s 100m hurdles at Paris 2024.
The first three in each heat, along with the next best three overall, will advance to the semi-final. The remainder, who finish the races, will make the repechage round.
Aug 7, 2024, 8:31 AM
Table Tennis | India levels 1-1 over Germany
After trailing 0-1 in the first game, Indian paddlers Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath hold their nerves and bounce back in style to clinch the second game.
The second games shows a different side of Team India as the paddlers were much confident. They claimed the second game with a scoreline of 11-8. The first match is currently levelled 1-1.
Aug 7, 2024, 8:28 AM
Table Tennis | India trail 0-1 in the first match
In the first game of Match No 1, India face heartbreak as Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath's hard work goes in vain.
In a thrilling round, the Indian paddlers show a great fight but Germany's Yuan Wan and Shan Xiaona brilliantly snatch the game from the Indians. The scoreline read 11-5 in favour of Germany.
Aug 7, 2024, 8:23 AM
Table Tennis | Women's team quarterfinal begins
The table tennis women's team quarterfinals between India and Germany begins.
The first match 1, featuring Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath of India is going up and down. In Game 1, the India paddlers are putting up a great fight against Germany.
Aug 7, 2024, 8:03 AM
Vinesh Phogat disqualified
Indian star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from women's wrestling 50 kg due to being overweight.
Vinesh's disqualification is bad news for Indian fans. Vinesh had to play the final match for the gold medal late at night.
Aug 7, 2024, 6:12 AM
Athletics: Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay
Suraj Panwar and Priyanka Goswami are in action in Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay.
Aug 7, 2024, 6:11 AM
India's schedule 7th August
Athletics
- Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed (Gold Medal Event) - Suraj Panwar/Priyanka Goswami - 11:00 AM
- Men's High Jump Qualification - Sarvesh Kushare - 1:35 PM
- Women's 100m Hurdles Round 1 - Jyothi Yarraji - 1:45 PM
- Women's Javelin Throw Qualification Group A - Annu Rani - 1:55 PM
- Men's Triple Jump Qualification - Praveen Chithravel & Abdulla Aboobacker Narangolintevida - 10:45 PM
Golf
- Women's Individual Stroke Play Round 1 - Aditi Ashok & Diksha Dagar - 12:30 PM
Table Tennis
- Women's Team Quarterfinal - India vs Germany - 1:30 PM
Wrestling
- Women's Freestyle 53kg 1/8 Final - Antim Panghal vs Zeynep Yetgil (Turkey) - 2:30 PM
- Women's Freestyle 50kg final - Vinesh Phogar vs Sarah Ann Hildebrandt - 9.45 pm
Weightlifting
- Women's 49kg - Saikhom Mirabai Chanu - 11:00 PM
India At Paris Olympics 2024 Day 10 (August 5) Highlights | Lakshya Sen loses his Bronze match; Indian Table tennis team scripts history with its first-ever entry into quarters; Nisha Dahiya loses 8-10 to Pak Sol Gum freestyle 68kg quarterfinals after suffering an injury
Catch all the LIVE updates of Day 10 of India at Paris Olympics 2024 as India's star badminton player Lakshya Sen looks to clinch the bronze medal while Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka will be in action in shooting.
Aug 5, 2024, 3:53 AM•1 min read

Aug 5, 2024, 3:03 PM
Wrestling: Heartbreak for Nisha Dahiya; She fought through the pain but ultimately lost 8-10
Nisha Dahiya suffered a shoulder injury during the bout and it led to her 8-10 loss to Pak Sol Gum of North Korea in the women's freestyle 68kg quarterfinals.
She fought through the pain, but her injury ultimately stopped her from competing at her best. She lost the game despite leading by 8-2 at one stage. She had to take 3 medical time-outs after the injury and it's a sad ending for her and India.
Aug 5, 2024, 2:53 PM
Women's freestyle 68kg quarterfinals: Pak Sol Gum 8-8 Nisha Dahiya
Pak Sol Gum fights back to make it 8-8 against injured Nisha Dahiya in the second period.
Aug 5, 2024, 1:46 PM
Another heartbreak for India | Set 3 Points: Lakshya Sen 11-21 Lee Zii Jia
The wait for the fourth Olympic medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 continues for India in the men's singles event Lakshya Sen loses 1-2 (21-13, 16-21, 11-21) to Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the men's singles bronze medal match.
Aug 5, 2024, 1:35 PM
Badminton Bronze Medal match Set 3: Lee Zii Jia 11-6 Lakshya Sen
Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia goes into the break with a commanding 11-6 lead against Lakshya Sen in the deciding set.
Aug 5, 2024, 1:23 PM
Heartbreak for India in the Skeet Mixed team event
India scores a perfect eight but the Chinese pair reply with a perfect score of their own to seal a 44-43 win and the bronze medal match.
Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka finish fourth in the Skeet Mixed team event.
Aug 5, 2024, 1:22 PM
Badminton: It's 1-1 after set 2
Lee Zii Jia fights back to make it 1-1 after winning the second set (21-16) against Lakshya Sen in the men's singles bronze medal match. The third and final game will decide the winner.
Aug 5, 2024, 1:13 PM
Badminton: Men's Singles Bronze Medal match - Lakshya 15-18 Lee | Set 2
Lee has taken a 3-point lead despite a poor start.
Aug 5, 2024, 1:10 PM
Shooting: Mixed team bronze medal match
India are back into the contest at 13-13 against China.
Aug 5, 2024, 1:07 PM
Badminton | First game for Lakshya 21-13
Lakshya sen won the first set by 21-13
Aug 5, 2024, 12:55 PM
Badminton | Lakshya Sen is in action
India's Lakshya Sen's fight for bronze medal in badminton singles has started. India's young sensation Lakshya faces the challenge of Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia.
At present Lakshya has taken the lead.
Aug 5, 2024, 12:24 PM
Athletics | Kiran could not qualify for the finals
India's Kiran Pahal could not qualify for the final in the women's 400-meter heat. She stood seventh in her heat.
Aug 5, 2024, 11:33 AM
Shooting | Skeet mixed team qualifies for the bronze medal match
In the skeet mixed team event, the Indian pair of Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka have qualified for the bronze medal match. The Indian pair stood at third position.
The pair can give India its fourth medal.
India will go up against the People’s Republic of China in the bronze medal match today at 6:30 PM IST at the Chateauroux.
Aug 5, 2024, 11:16 AM
Indian Table tennis team in quarterfinals for the first time
Indian women's table tennis team of Manika Batra, Shreeja Akula and Archana Kamath has entered the quarter-finals by defeating Romania.
The Indian team defeated Romania 3-2.
India will face the USA or Germany in the women’s team table tennis quarter-final.
Aug 5, 2024, 10:29 AM
Table Tennis | Archana Kamath lost
After Sreeja Akula, Archana Kamath has also faced defeat. Archana lost 3-1 against Bernadette Szőcs.
Now the score of India and Romania has come to 2-2. Now the winner will be decided from the fifth and final match.
Aug 5, 2024, 10:18 AM
Shooter Manu Bhaker will be the Indian flag bearer
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics, will be India's flag bearer in the closing ceremony.
Manu has won bronze medals in 10m Air Pistol women's singles and team competition of the same event.
Aug 5, 2024, 10:13 AM
Table Tennis | Sreeja Akula lost in a thrilling match
Shreeja Akula has lost in the singles match against Elizabeta Samara 3-2. However, a close contest was seen between Sreeja and Samara. Even though Sreeja lost, India's lead against Romania remains.
Score: India - 2 Romania - 1
Aug 5, 2024, 9:15 AM
Table Tennis | Manika won the R16 match
Manika Batra won 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 against Romania’s Bernadette Szocs in the women’s team round of 16 match.
India now have a 2-0 lead over Romania.
Aug 5, 2024, 9:06 AM
Table Tennis | Manika won the second game
Manika has defeated Bernadette in the second game as well.
Manika won this game by a margin of 11-7.
Aug 5, 2024, 9:03 AM
Table Tennis | Manika won in the first game
In the singles match, Manika has won the first game against Bernadette.
However, the Romanian player made a great start, at one point leading 4-1, but after that, Manika made a brilliant comeback. The Indian player won this game 11-5.
Aug 5, 2024, 9:00 AM
Table Tennis | Manika Batra is in action
Indian player Manika Batra has entered the second team event against Bernadette Szőcs of Romania.
Aug 5, 2024, 8:56 AM
Table Tennis | India take lead over Romania
Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath took the lead in the first team event by defeating Romania's Adina and Samara 3-0 in the opening match.
Aug 5, 2024, 8:49 AM
Table Tennis | India 2-0 over Romania
Sreeja and Archana have also won the second game 12-10.
The Indian pair has gone ahead by 2-0.
Aug 5, 2024, 8:43 AM
Table Tennis | Indian Women's team won the first game
Indian pair of Archana Kamath and Sreeja Akula made a good start against Romanian pair of Adina Diaconu and Elizabeta Samara.
India won the first game 11-9.
Aug 5, 2024, 8:39 AM
Table Tennis | Women's table tennis team in action
The competition of India's women's table tennis team has started. Their match is against Romania. Archana Kamath, Shreeja Akula, and Manika Batra are present in the Indian team.
Aug 5, 2024, 8:36 AM
Shooting | Maheshwari and Anant Jeet reach 13th position
The Indian pair has achieved the 13th position. However, they still have a long way to go for the medal.
Aug 5, 2024, 8:32 AM
Shooting | Skeet mixed team qualification event begins
Mixed team qualification in skeet is currently underway at the Shotgun Range, Châteauroux. India's Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka are participating in this event.
The top two placed teams will compete for the gold medal, while the third placed teams out of 4 teams will compete for the bronze medal.
Aug 5, 2024, 8:30 AM
Wrestlers begin campaign
The 10th will also be special for India because on this day their wrestling team will start its campaign. From India, Nisha Dahiya will participate in women's 68 kg freestyle. She will face Ukraine's Tetiana Sova.
Aug 5, 2024, 8:25 AM
Badminton | Lakshya will fight for bronze
It was a huge blow for India and shuttler Lakshya Sen as he lost a big opportunity to reach the men's singles final. Sen lost in the semi-finals to world number two Viktor Axelsen in straight games 20-22, 14-21 in the semi-finals in a match that lasted 54 minutes.
However, Lakshya has another chance to win a medal in his first Olympics as he will play against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal playoff at 6:00 PM today.
Aug 5, 2024, 3:54 AM
India at Paris Olympics 2024: Day 10 (5th August) Schedule
Shooting
- Skeet Mixed Team (Qualification): Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka - 12.30 pm
Table tennis
- Women's Team (Pre-quarterfinal): India vs Romania - 1.30 pm
Sailing
- Women's Dinghy (Opening series): Race 9 - 3.45 pm
- Women's Dinghy (Opening series): Race 10 - 4.53 pm
- Men's Dinghy (Opening series): Race 9 - 6.10 pm
- Men's Dinghy (Opening series): Race 10 - 7.15 pm
Athletics
- Women's 400m (Round 1): Kiran Pahal (Heat 5) - 3.57 pm
- Men's 3,000m Steeplechase (Round 1): Avinash Sable (Heat 2) - 10.50 pm
Badminton
- Men's Singles (Bronze medal playoff): Lakshya Sen vs Zii Jia Lee (Malaysia) - 6.00 pm
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