India at Paris Olympics Day 14 Highlights: Aman wins wrestling bronze medal, Vinesh's hearing at CAS ends

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Record-breaking medal for Aman Sehrawat

Aman Sehrawat is the youngest ever individual Olympic medallist from India at 21 years 0 months and 24 days. He betters PV Sindhu’s record, who was 21 years 1 month and 14 days old when she won silver at the Rio Olympics 2016.

Goodbye for the day!

That’s all from our side for today’s coverage and we are super happy that it ends with Aman Sehrawat’s bronze in wrestling. Aditi Ashok And Diksha Dagar in golf Round 3 had a poor day slipping to T40 and T42 respectively and they will be back tomorrow for the final stage. The men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams failed to reach the finals.

The hearing of Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for joint silver at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) is over but there’s no clarity when the verdict will come.

Here’s what will come tomorrow:

Golf

Women’s Individual Final: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar – 12.30 pm

Wrestling

Women’s Freestyle 76kg Pre-quarterfinal: Reetika Hooda vs Bernadett Nagy (Hungary) – 2.51 pm

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat wins BRONZE MEDAL

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat wins BRONZE MEDAL

I am extremely happy and I cannot explain it in words. This Bronze is also like a Gold medal for us,” says Jyoti, sister of wrestler Aman Sehrawat, on him winning Bronze medal in 57kg wrestling category.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat wins BRONZE MEDAL

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat wins BRONZE MEDAL

Congratulations Aman ! Your determination on the mat, your focus, and the way you carry yourself with humility and grace—these are the qualities that make a true champion. Securing bronze in Paris is a huge achievement, but more than that, it’s a reflection of your relentless…

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat wins BRONZE MEDAL

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat wins BRONZE MEDAL

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat reacts to winning BRONZE MEDAL

“I am very happy after winning the medal. We were neck-to-neck at the start but toward the end, I got more points. I want to dedicate to my mom, dad, and to the whole nation.”

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat WINS BRONZE MEDAL

What an aggressive match and Aman comes out on the top! Cruz from Puerto Rica was also quite aggressive and both grapplers were constantly looking to catch the leg of their opponents, but Aman succeeded by not just executing leg moves, but also by executing multiple takedowns. His agility and quick reflexes outfoxed Cruz who lost all the steam towards the steam.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat WINS BRONZE MEDAL

One more medal win for India! Aman Sehrawat wins a bronze in the men’s 57kg freestyle event with a 13-5 win over Puerto Rican Cruz.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal match has started

Cruz wanted to interlock the arms with Aman but the Indian was quick to turn his bod and complete a takedown for 2 more points. Aman leads 12-5 with 37 seconds to go.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal match has started

Single leg attack by Aman and he completes a takedown to add 2 more points. The Indian leads 10-5 with love 1 minute to go.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal match has started

Wow! Two points for Cruz and he trails 5-6. Aman tried an attacking move but the Puerto Rican dodged him and executed a takedown for 2 points. Aman follows it up with another takedown, outfoxing his opponent from the back. Aman now leads 8-5.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal match has started

At the end of the first period, Aman leads 6-3 with three takedowns fetching him 2 points on all occasions. Cruz has also been quite attacking, grabbing Aman’s legs once and earning 2 points for that.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal match has started

It’s a brilliant attacking match. Aman leads 4-3 against Darian Cruz. The Indian has taken 2+2 points for takedown so far.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal match has started

Aman Sehrawat’s bronze medal match has started. He is facing Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico in the 57kg event.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra with his silver medal

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra's medal ceremony is underway

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra's medal ceremony is underway

What moments these from Stade de Frace! Neeraj Chorpa has been awarded his silver medal in Paris after coming second in the men’s javelin event. Bronze to Grenada’s Anderson Peters and Gold to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Vinesh's hearing in CAS is over

Breaking: Vinesh’s hearing in CAS is over. The verdict is expected to be out today or tomorrow. CAS had earlier said the verdict would be announced before the end of the Paris Olympics which is on 11 August.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: What is Court of Arbitration for Sports?

Vignesh Phogat’s appeal is being heard in CAS which is an independent body set up in 1983 to bring about the resolution of sports-related disputes which are submitted to it through ordinary arbitration or through appeal against the decisions of sports bodies or organisations. ( READ MORE)

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar endure poor Round 3

Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar had a poor Round 3 in the women’s golf tournament on Friday. Aditi started at T14 and carded 7-over par to slip down to T40 with a total of 6-over 222.

Diksha also started at T14 and ended on T42 with a total of 7-over 223. She carded 8-over par.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Here's what United World Wrestling head Nenad Lalovic said on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

“We have to respect the rules. I’m so sad what happened to her. She was overweight, even though by a small margin but rules are rules. The weigh-in is public and all the athletes are there. It’s impossible to let someone to compete who doesn’t make the weight,” Lalovic said.

On Vinesh getting a silver: “It is impossible because the brackets are changing. Everything is changing. And anyway, the rules are rules. Everybody who goes to these competitions knows they have a second weigh-in the next day.”

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Who is Aman Sehrawat?

Aman Sehrawat is making his Olympics debut and fights in the 57kg category, the same in which Ravi Dahiya won bronze last time in Tokyo. Like Ravi, Aman is also from Delhi’s famous Chhatrasal Stadium. READ MORE

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal match coming up

Aman Sehrawat will be up against Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico for the bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg event. The wrestling bouts start at 9.45 PM IST and Aman’s match is seventh in the list.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: International Olympic Committee speaks on Vinesh Phogat's appeal

The Indian contingent argues that the increase in weight is natural, due to the body’s natural recovery mechanism. They also argue that Vinesh has a fundamental right to replenish and take care of her body. Additionally, they assert that there’s no foul play involved and that the weight increase is simply a result of the natural recovery process.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: International Olympic Committee speaks on Vinesh Phogat's appeal

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach speaks on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a joint silver: “If you ask generally of having two silver medals in one category then my answer is no. There are the regulations of the International Federation that have to be followed and the International Federation, United World Wrestling was taking this decision…Looking at the federation or everybody who has to make such a decision then when and where do you make the cut? Do you say with 100 grams we give it, but with 102 grams we don’t give it anymore?… Now it’s in CAS, we will in the end follow the CAS decision. But again, the International Federation, they have to apply and interpret their rules. So this is their responsibility.”

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Manika Batra returns home after making history at Paris 2024

Table Tennis players Manika Batra, Ayhika Mukherjee and wrestler Antim Panghal return from Paris 2024 Olympics.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Golf - Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar slip in third round

Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar slip in the rankings in the third round. Aditi and Diksha carded 1-under 143 at the end of the second round. In the third round, at the end of hole 14, Aditi has carded 6-over 62, including six bogeys and one double bogey. Diksha has carded 5-over 61, including five bogeys.

Four more holes to go in the third round.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Hearing still underway at CAS

We can confirm that a hearing in Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for joint silver at the Court of Arbitration (CAS) is currently underway. It started at 5.30 PM IST. The CAS had said earlier that the “Sole Arbitrator’s decision is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games.”

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra to be handed silver today

Neeraj Chopra will be awarded his silver medal tonight during the medal ceremony which will take place at 10 PM IST. Neeraj won silver with an 89.45m throw. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won the gold in the men’s javelin event on Thursday, while Anderson Peters of Grenada clinched bronze.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Wrestler Reetika Hooda to make Olympic debut on 10 August

Reetika Hooda will make her Olympic debut in the women’s 76kg freestyle category on Saturday. She will start her campaign with a match against eighth-seeded Bernadett Nagy of Hungary.

Reetika is a former U23 World Champion.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Breakdancing makes its debut today

Breakdancing is an art form that originated in the 1970s within the hip-hop culture. It will make its Olympic debut at the Paris Games. READ MORE to know about it.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Egyptian Olympic wrestler arrested in Paris on sexual assault charges

AP says an Egyptian Olympic wrestler was arrested Friday in Paris on sexual assault charges.

A 26-year-old athlete was detained early Friday after allegedly groping a woman from behind outside a Paris cafe, according to a statement from the Paris prosecutor’s office.

The office did not name the wrestler but said he was born in Egypt and was in Paris to compete in the Olympics.

The Egyptian wrestling federation did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Vinesh Phogat's CAS appeal

As per the information shared by the Indian Olympic Association, the hearing in Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for joint silver was to begin at 5.30. The verdict, however, may not come today. The Court of Arbitration for sports, CAS, said that the verdict is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games. Paris 2024 ends on 11 August.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Naakul Mehta's poem on Vinesh Phogat

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Jordan Burroughs on Vinesh Phogat

Former Olympic and world champion Jordan Burroughs reacts to the possibility of Vinesh getting a silver.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's Golf

Diksha Dagar is four-over after eight holes today. Three bogeys and five par attempts from her today and that has taken her down the leaderboard

Aditi Ashok is struggling as well with 4-over after nine holes. Two birdies her positive of the day. A double bogey on the seventh hole not helping her cause

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Arshad Nadeem to get cash reward

Pakistan’s javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, who set an Olympic record enroute a gold medal, will be rewarded with a cash prize of 10 crore Pakistani Rupee (~ ₹3.01 crore), Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz has announced.

Nawaz also said a sports city named after the athlete would be built in his hometown of Khanewal.

Arshad, who faced adversity and struggled to even buy a javelin, said in his first message to his parents from Paris that he is now determined to build a proper academy for athletes in or near his village.

“He was thankful to Allah for giving him so much glory and the one thing he said was that he hoped his olympic gold medal will now help in his endeavour to build a sports academy for athletes in his rural area,” his father Muhammad Arshad told PTI.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: EXCLUSIVE CHAT WITH PR SREEJESH

Rupha Ramani, Sports Editor of Firstpost, chats with PR Sreejesh who bowed out international hockey yesterday with a bronze medal. The goalie played a huge role in keeping opponents at bay throughout the tournament. Would have been sensational if he went out with a gold but a medal finish is a fitting finale to a beautiful career

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Harmanpreet Singh with the bronze medal

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India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Vinesh Phogat appeal against CAS

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out after Vinesh Phogat was denied a silver medal. He’s slammed the decision for “defying logic and sporting sense”.

Hesaid: “Time for an Umpire’s Call! Every sport has rules and those rules need to be seen in context, maybe even revisited at times. Vinesh Phogat qualified fair and square for the finals. Her disqualification by weight, was before the finals, and hence, for her to be robbed of a deserving silver medal defies logic and sporting sense. It would have been understandable if an athlete were to have been disqualified for ethical breaches such as the usage of performance enhancing drugs. In that case, to not be awarded any medal and be placed last would be justifiable. However, Vinesh beat her opponents fairly to reach the top two. She definitely deserves a silver medal. While we all wait for a verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, 1et us hope and pray that Vinesh gets the recognition she deserves.”

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India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Two-time medallist PV Sindhu meets two-time Neeraj Chopra

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Imane Khelif in boxing final today

Algeria’s boxer Imane Khelif is one victory away from wrapping up her tumultuous Paris Olympics with a gold medal around her neck — a potential prize that she has called the best response to a cascade of online abuse she has endured over misconceptions about her gender.

Khelif fights Yang Liu of China tonight in the final of the women’s welterweight division. Khelif has yet to lose a round on a judge’s scorecard in her first three fights in Paris, going on the most dominant run of her boxing career while facing an extraordinary amount of scrutiny.

The issue stems from Khelif and fellow two-time Olympian Li Yu-ting of Taiwan getting disqualified from last year’s world championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA), which claims both fighters failed a murky eligibility test for women’s competition.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) took the unprecedented step last year of permanently banning the IBA from the Olympics following years of concerns about its governance, competitive fairness and financial transparency. The IOC has called the arbitrary sex tests that the sport’s governing body imposed on the two boxers irretrievably flawed

(by AP)

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Breaking/breakdancing makes its debut

Breaking makes its debut today. It is the only new sport at Paris 2024, raising curiosity over how it will look as a competitive event. It will start at 7:30pm IST

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India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Vinesh Phogat's CAS hearing

Who will hear Vinesh Phogat’s case at the CAS? Dr Annabelle Bennett of Australia. This is her CV as per the CAS website.

OCCUPATION
Consultant Barrister (Senior Counsel) and Mediator/Arbitrator

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

B.Sc. (Hons.) University of Sydney
Ph.D. University of Sydney
LL.B. University of New South Wales
D. Univ (hon. Causa) Australian National University
D. Laws (hon. Causa) UNSW
D. Law (hon. Causa) USyd
D. Law (hon. Causa) Bond University

CURRENT POSITIONS

Chair, Gardior Pty Limited (Trustee of the Infrastructure Fund (TIF))
Arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Director, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Member, Community Migrant Resource Centre Board
Fellow, Australian Academy of Science
Fellow, Australian Academy of Law
Member, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Mediation and Arbitration List of Neutrals
Member, Indicative List of Governmental and Non-governmental panellists for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Disputes Settlement Process
Patron, Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), NSW State Committee
Member, Advisory Board of the Faculty of Law of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Member of the Panel for International Cricket Council Disputes
Member, Sport Resolutions’ Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators
Member, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes Panel of Arbitrators (ICSID)
Member (and former President) of Chief Executive Women
Member Advisory Group to Dean of Medicine, UNSW

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's Golf Round 3

The third round of women’s golf is underway. Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok were tied 14th at 1-under after the second round. Diksha had started well on both days but struggled on the back nine.

Aditi with a par start in the third round.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: PR Sreejesh, Manu Bhaker to be India's flag bearers at the closing ceremony

PR Sreejesh will join Manu Bhaker as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent in the closing ceremony on Sunday.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday. “The Indian Olympic Association is delighted to announce the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flag-bearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” the IOA said in a statement.

PT Usha’s statement: “Sreejesh has served Indian hockey in particular and Indian sport in general admirably through more than two decades. I spoke with Neeraj Chopra and appreciate the spontaneity and grace with which he agreed that Sreejesh should be the flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony. He told me ‘Ma’am, even if you had not asked me, I would have suggested Sree bhai’s name’. It is reflective of the immense respect Neeraj has for Sreejesh and his contribution to Indian sport.”

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Vinesh Phogat appeal at CAS

CAS has issued a media release on the application filed by Vinesh Phogat.

It reads: “The Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has registered the following new procedure:

CAS OG 24/17 Vinesh Phogat v. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

“An application was filed at the CAS Ad hoc Division at 16:45 CEST on 7 August 2024 by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (the Applicant) in relation to the decision taken by United World Wrestling (UWW) to replace her, because of her failed second weigh-in, before the gold medal match of the Women’s Freestyle 50kg competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that was due to commence at 18:15 CEST the same day (the Challenged Decision).

The Applicant initially sought a decision from the CAS Ad hoc Division annulling the Challenged Decision and ordering another weigh-in before the final match as well as a declaration that she be declared eligible and qualified to participate in the final. However, she did not request urgent interim measures.

The CAS Ad hoc Division procedure is fast, but it was not possible for a decision on the merits to be issued within an hour, bearing in mind that the Respondent UWW would have had to be heard first. The procedure is, however, ongoing and the Applicant has confirmed that she seeks the annulment of the Challenged Decision and that she requests to be awarded a (shared) silver medal.

The matter has been referred to the Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC (AUS), sitting as a Sole Arbitrator, who will hold a hearing with the parties today. The Sole Arbitrator’s decision is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games.”

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Reward for hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad

The Madhya Pradesh government on Friday announced a reward of Rs 1 crore to hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of the Indian men’s team that won a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Botswana's Tebogo makes a mark

Letsile Tebogo played a key role in Botswana’s top position in the relay. On Thursday, he outran Noah Lyles in the 200m sprint. The race was unremarkable on the track but had storylines off it

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India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

India men’s 4x400m team post a season best of 3:00.58 but it is only good for an 11th place in the overall list of 16 countries.

Qualified: Botswana, Great Britain, USA, Japan, France, Nigeria, Belgium, Zambia

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

Season Best for the Indian quartet with time of 3:00.58. SB for six of the eight countries in the Heat. France, Nigeria and Belgium qualify automatically

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

Rajesh Ramesh with a time of 45.20 in the fourth and final leg of the race. India’s final time reads 3:00.58 which is good enough for only the fifth place

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

Amoj Jacob with time of 45.00 in the third leg, India’s time of 2:15.40 and India are fifth. South Africa have fallen by the wayside.

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

Ajmal takes India up a spot to seventh with leg time of 44.60 and a combined time of 1:30.40

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

Muhammed Yahiya gets the run underway for India. 45.80 seconds from him and India are eighth after the baton is passed to Ajmal

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

India are placed in Lane 2. France, Brazil, Italy, South Africa, Belgium, Nigeria and Spain in the other lanes

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

In shocking turn of events, Botswana have blitzed the men’s 4x400m relay ahead of Britain and USA. Looked like USA might not make it automatically but get through in the end. Japan has a good chance of progressing as well

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Men's 4x400m relay

Very soon the men’s 4x400m relay team will take track to try and book their spot in the Final. Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Rajesh Ramesh to run for India.

India’s national record: 2:59.05
India’s season best: 3:03.23

Once again, the qualification criteria is to finish in the top-three in the Heat or top two times thereafter

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's 4x400m relay

Jamaica, Netherlands and Ireland go through to the Final as top three finishers from this Heat.

Qualified nations: USA, Britain, France, Jamaica, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, Canada

India finish 15th of 16 teams, Cuba the only team below the Indian quartet

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's 4x400m relay

Subha Venkatesan is the last to cross the finish line with time of 53.00 in her leg of the relay race. India’s final time is 3:32.51 and it has seen them finish eighth, and last, in the second Heat

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's 4x400m relay

MR Poovamma with a time of 54.80 seconds in the third lap and that doesn’t help India at all. The combined time is of 2:39.60 and India remain eighth

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's 4x400m relay

Jyothika Sri Dandi with a better leg time of 51.30 and India’s total of 1:44.80 but it doesn’t help India’s position. They remain eighth

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's 4x400m relay

Ramraj with time of 53.50 to be ranked eighth as she passes the baton to Jyothika Sri Dandi

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's 4x400m relay

The Indian team of Vithya Ramraj, MR Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan are in Lane 2. Ramraj to set the pace

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's 4x400m relay

In the first Heat, United States register their Season Best of 3:21.44. Great Britain and France right behind to book automatic qualification for the Final

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Women's 4x400m relay

And we have our first event of the day from an Indian perspective. Women’s 4x400m relay beginning with the Heat 1. India are in the second Heat.

India’s national record: 3:26.89
India’s season best: 3:28.64

Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan comprise the Indian team.

Qualification criteria: First three in each heat and next two fastest overall advance to Final

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra's silver medal despite injuries

It’s not about gold or silver or the 90m mark, an athlete needs to be in top shape to give their best. Neeraj Chopra wasn’t 100% on Thursday, but he fought as hard as only he can to leave Paris with another Olympics medal.

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India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: IOA statement on Vinesh's CAS appeal

IOA have issued a statement on Vinesh Phogat’s CAS appeal: “Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to be awarded the silver medal in the Women’s Wrestling 50kg competition in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be represented by renowned senior counsels Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania before the Court of Arbitration for Sport ad hoc division at 2-00 p.m. today.

The Indian Olympic Association is assisting Vinesh Phogat with her appeal after she was disqualified from the competition for being 100gm over the stipulated 50kg on the second day of her competition. She had made the weight on the first day and won three bouts on her way to the final.

United World Wrestling (UWW) competition rules stipulate that a wrestler’s results would be annulled if he (or she) does not make the weight on either day of competition. IOA President Dr. PT Usha and Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh had requested UWW President Nenad Lalovic on Wednesday to not annul Vinesh’s results from the first day.”

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra after clinching silver medal

The javelin thrower spoke to JioCinema after winning silver on Thursday evening. He said:

On LA 2028: ‘It’s not about the medal but about the distance. I think I have a lot more to show. I don’t have a problem with the silver medal, and 89.45m is a good throw, but until I am satisfied with my distance, I can’t be happy. There are many competitions before LA, and I hope I can increase the distance and fly the country’s flag as high as possible. Whenever the flag is in my hand, I feel proud, whether I win a medal or not, for bringing the flag to a sport like this that many didn’t know about.’

On winning silver: ‘I’d like to thank everyone for their support. What I had hoped isn’t the result we got. My training is being interrupted by the injuries I’ve faced. I’m forcing my throws through because I’m not getting my runway right, which is the most important factor in the sport. I haven’t been able to train much due to my groin injury, but I know what all we need to work on. I need to mend my injury first. If you keep trying to push through it, the injury can worsen. We’ll work on this, and there’s a lot more to come. I tried my best and believed in my second throw, but I just didn’t get the runway I needed. Arshad’s throw was phenomenal; I’d like to congratulate him and Pakistan. He and I have always been great competitors, and this is the first time he’s had the chance to win Gold. We should encourage athletes who work hard. I’m happy to have brought another medal to India, but a lot more work needs to be done.’

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: India clinch bronze medal in men's hockey

After multiple games of attacking hockey, India played passively against Spain in the bronze medal match, they almost made heavy weather of winning this encounter. Their extra-cautious defence, however, was forgotten as celebrations sparked around the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.

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India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Vinesh Phogat hearing at CAS

As per reports, the hearing has been moved to 2pm local time (5:30pm IST). IOA has appointed Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania. A French team of lawyers, working Pro Bono, will be representing Vinesh

India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: Vinesh Phogat hearing at CAS

Not on the Olympics schedule but the hearing in Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to CAS is scheduled to begin in the afternoon. Representing her will be senior lawyer Harish Salve

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India at Paris Olympics, Day 14 LIVE: What is on schedule today?

Women’s 4x400m relay Round 1 — 2:10pm

Men’s 4x400m relay Round 1 – 2:35pm

Aditi Ashok tees off – 3:14pm

Diksha Dagar tees off – 3:25pm

Men’s 57kg freestyle Bronze medal match: Aman Sehrawat vs Darian Cruz — approximately 10:30pm

India at Paris Olympics 2024: Day 14 LIVE

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics. It is Day 14 and India’s tally has ticked along to five after the incredible scenes in men’s hockey as they a bronze medal. Later in the night, Neeraj Chopra pocketed a silver medal in the javelin throw final. Funnily, the bronze medal brought joy and silver medal felt like a miss. Sport, eh?