Paris Olympics 2024: Who are India's medal contenders today August 6 (Day 11)?

Neeraj Chopra will be start his Paris Olympics 2024 campaign on August 6.

If one wants to describe India’s campaign in the Paris Olympics 2024 in a single word, then it can be heartbreaking. Indian athletes had to endure yet another heartbreaking day when the athletes showed immense character and were close to winning an Olympic medal. But when it mattered the most during the closing stages of the game, the medal seemed too far to grab.

On Monday, Lakshya Sen, who was in a dream run before his semi-final defeat to Viktor Axelsen, took on Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal match. The Indian won the first game and was leading 8-3 in the second. But he started losing points in haste eventually losing the game. It was a similar storyline in another bronze medal match.

In the last shooting event of Paris Olympics 2024, India had to battle China for a bronze medal in the Skeet Mixed Team event. The pair of Maheshwari Chauhan and Anand Jeet Singh Naruka lost the playoffs 44-43 to leave the fans disappointed.

In track and field, Avinash Sable finished fifth in his heats and qualified for the men’s 3000m steeplechase finals. Meanwhile, the women’s table tennis team upstaged Romania to enter the quarterfinals. There is hope from the Indian contingent to perform better in crucial stages at Paris Olympics 2024. Let’s look at the athletes who will be trying the same on Tuesday to get closer to a medal at Paris.

Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024: India schedule for today Day 11 (August 6)

Note: There is confirmed medal event for India on August 6 (Day 11), but here are athletes/teams who will look to advance to the medal rounds.

Men’s hockey team – Semifinals (10:30 PM IST)

Indian men’s hockey team has been on an impressive run in Paris Olympics 2024. They had a slow start to their campaign with a hard-fought win against less-fancied New Zealand. In their next game against Argentina, they escaped with a draw thanks to Harmanpreet Singh’s goal in the penultimate minute.

A loss to Belgium meant that India hadn’t made a bigger impact. But a 3-2 win against Tokyo Silver medalist Australia gave a huge sense of confidence to the team.

In the quarterfinals it went one notch higher as India were reduced to 10 men which did not deter them from keeping Great Britain at bay. It was a repeat of the Tokyo result as PR Sreejesh helped India beat Great Britain 4-2 in the penalty shootout.

India will take on Germany in the semis and a win here would guarantee a medal. India will be without their first rusher Amit Rohidas but the men in blue will take inspiration from their past to go closer to their dream.

Athletics – Men’s Javelin Throw – Neeraj Chopra & Kishore Jena (3:20 pm and 1:50 pm respectively)

One name that has echoed in India in the last three years is Neeraj Chopra. After becoming the first Asian Athlete to win an Olympic gold in the javelin throw, he has transcended to great heights. The 26-year-old has lifted the spirit of Indian fans and would want to repeat the same in Paris Olympics 2024. He will be partnered by his friend Kishore Kumar Jena in the event.

The 2023 Asian Games saw one of the heartwarming moments as both Neeraj and Kishore in the event showed signs of sportsmanship spirit it as they were helping out each other in the finals. Kishore was leading the race for a while beating his personal best twice.

Neeraj was celebrating it as much as Jena, but Neeraj went to win the gold with Kishore settling for silver. Both will be in action in the qualification round and would want to book their place in the finals with fewer throws.

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