Paris Olympics 2024: India’s medal tally after Day 13, August 8

Neeraj Chopra bagged silver medal on day 13.

India had a decent day at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 8th. The highlights were the bronze medal won by the men’s hockey team and the silver medal secured by star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.

In hockey, the Indian men’s team bounced back from their semifinal loss to defeat Spain and clinch the bronze medal. This was an important achievement for the team, who were aiming to reach the final after winning bronze at the previous Olympics.

Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra continued his impressive form, winning the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw. He registered a season-best throw of 89.45 meters, which was only bettered by Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who broke the Olympic record.

However, there were also some disappointments for the Indian contingent. Wrestler Anshu Malik lost her opening-round bout in the women’s 57kg event, while hurdler Jyothi Yarraji failed to reach the semifinal of the women’s 100m hurdles.

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Number of medals Indian athletes contested on August 8

On August 8th at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian athletes contested a total of two medal events. Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw, while the Indian men’s hockey team won the bronze medal match against Spain. Chopra’s impressive second-round throw of 89.45 meters placed him behind Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who broke the Olympic record.

The hockey team’s bronze medal finish was a positive result, as they bounced back from their semifinal loss to clinch a podium position

Paris Olympics 2024: Updated Indian medal tally after August 8

The marquee achievement of the day was Neeraj Chopra’s silver medal in the men’s javelin throw event. The reigning Olympic champion registered a season-best throw of 89.45 meters, narrowly missing out on gold to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.

Earlier in the Games, India had secured three Bronze all of them came in shooting with Manu Bhaker winning two bronze and Swapnil Kusale winning one.

Rounding out India’s medal tally on August 8th was the bronze won by the men’s hockey team, who bounced back from their semifinal defeat to claim a podium finish.

With five medals in the bag, the Indian contingent will be looking to build on this momentum in the final days of the Paris Olympics

What to expect from Indian contingent on Day 14, 9 August ?

On Day 14 of the Paris Olympics, all eyes will be on the Indian men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams as they aim to secure a spot in the final. Both teams have already qualified for the Games, and their performance at last year’s Asian Games suggests they have a good chance of making it to the final in Paris.

In wrestling, India’s Aman Sehrawat will be competing for a bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg event. Sehrawat has been in good form, and a medal in this event would be a significant achievement for the Indian contingent.

Also, India’s golfers, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, will be in action as they compete in the third round of the women’s individual stroke play event. While they may not be among the favorites, a strong performance could see them make a push for a medal.

Overall, it’s a busy day for the Indian athletes, and the nation will be hoping for some positive results, especially in the 4x400m relay events and the wrestling competition.

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