Neeraj Chopra Sets Season's Best, Advances to Javelin Final at Paris Olympics; Kishore Jena Misses Cut

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:37am on 06 Aug 2024,Tuesday Sports

At the Paris Olympics 2024, defending champion Neeraj Chopra advanced to the javelin throw final with a season’s best of 89.34m in the qualification round. This throw, his best for the season, led Group B but is short of his personal best of 89.94m. Kishore Jena, who also competed, finished 9th in Group A with his throw, failing to advance. Jena, who had a strong performance at the Asian Games, was unable to make the 12-man final cut. Chopra expressed optimism about his performance, aiming to improve further and inspire fellow Indian athletes. The final will showcase Chopra's quest to defend his Olympic title.

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Vinesh Phogat Stuns 5-Time World Champion Yui Susaki, Advances to Paris Olympics 2024 Quarter-Finals

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:38am on 06 Aug 2024,Tuesday Sports

India's Vinesh Phogat achieved a remarkable victory at the Paris Olympics by defeating Japan's Yui Susaki, a five-time world champion and Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, 3-2 in the Round of 16 in the women’s 50kg wrestling category. Susaki, who had never lost in her international career, was a top seed and the reigning champion. This win propels Phogat to the quarter-finals. Competing in the 50kg category for the first time, Phogat aims to overcome past Olympic setbacks and continue her strong performance in Paris.

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Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Paris Olympics Javelin Final with Season-Best Throw

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:17am on 06 Aug 2024,Tuesday Sports

Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion, qualified for the javelin final at the Paris Olympics with a season-best throw of 89.34m. His single, impressive attempt secured his spot in the final, surpassing his previous season's best and topping Qualification Group B. Chopra’s throw was the second-best of his career, just shy of his personal best. Meanwhile, Kishore Jena missed the final, finishing 9th in Group B with 80.73m. The final will be held on August 8, where Chopra will vie for gold against strong competitors like Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.

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Prakash Padukone Criticizes Indian Shuttlers for Paris Olympics Performance: 'Players Must Take Responsibility'

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19am on 06 Aug 2024,Tuesday Sports

Legendary former Indian shuttler Prakash Padukone has expressed disappointment with the Indian badminton team's performance at the Paris Olympics. Despite Lakshya Sen reaching the semi-finals, Padukone criticized the players for failing to secure medals. He emphasized that the players should take responsibility for their underwhelming results, noting the extensive support provided by federations and the government. Padukone specifically called out Sen for squandering a lead in the bronze medal match against Lee Zii Jia, urging him to work harder and take responsibility for the missed opportunity.

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Indian Stars Neeraj Chopra and PR Sreejesh Set to Compete on Day 11 of Paris Olympics

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58am on 06 Aug 2024,Tuesday Sports

Day 11 of the Paris Olympics 2024 sees top Indian athletes in action, aiming for glory. Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men's javelin throw qualification, while PR Sreejesh leads the men's hockey team against Germany in the semi-final. Vinesh Phogat aims to reach the women's freestyle 50 kg wrestling semi-final, and Kishore Jena is also set for the javelin qualification. After a challenging Day 10, with close calls for medals, India looks to bounce back with strong performances from these key athletes.

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Paris Olympics Day 10: Nisha Dahiya Tears Up After Injury-Driven Loss; Avinash Sable Makes Steeplechase Final

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday Sports

At the Paris Olympics 2024, Nisha Dahiya was visibly upset after losing her 68kg women’s freestyle wrestling quarter-final match, exacerbated by an injury and heavy strapping. Despite receiving pain relief, she could not overcome the discomfort. Meanwhile, Avinash Sable made history by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the men’s 3000m steeplechase final, finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 8:15.43 minutes. Other notable results include Lakshya Sen's loss in the men’s badminton bronze playoff and India’s women’s table tennis team advancing to the quarter-finals.

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Lakshya Sen Narrowly Misses Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics, Falls to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday Sports

Lakshya Sen came close to making history at the Paris Olympics, but missed out on a bronze medal in men's singles badminton. After losing to Viktor Axelsen in the semi-finals, Sen won the first game against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal match but lost the next two. This defeat means Sen won't join the ranks of Indian Olympic badminton medalists like PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. Despite the setback, the 22-year-old from Almora has an impressive resume, including a 2021 World Championships bronze, 2022 Commonwealth Games gold, and a Thomas Cup victory.

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Olympic Triathlon Mixed Relay to Proceed Monday Despite Seine Water Quality Concerns

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:49am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday Sports

The Olympic triathlon mixed relay will proceed as scheduled on Monday, despite two days of training cancellations due to Seine River water quality concerns. Organizers confirmed the water quality has improved and meets World Triathlon standards. The decision, initially set for overnight, was expedited to aid athlete preparation. Earlier pollution issues delayed the men’s triathlon from Tuesday to Wednesday. Belgian triathlete Claire Michel fell ill after Wednesday's race, leading Belgium to withdraw from the mixed relay. The Belgian National Olympic Committee urges lessons be learned for future events.

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Amit Rohidas Banned for One Match, to Miss Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:52am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday Sports

Indian hockey player Amit Rohidas has been handed a one-match ban following a red card in the Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinal against Great Britain. Rohidas received the red card during the second quarter for a stick incident, leaving India to play with 10 men. Despite this, India triumphed in a shootout with PR Sreejesh leading the charge. Hockey India has raised concerns about inconsistent umpiring and video reviews. Rohidas will miss the crucial semifinal match on Tuesday. India's shootout victory saw them advance, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring and Sreejesh making key saves.

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Lakshya Sen Eyes Bronze, Indian Table Tennis Team to Face Romania on Day 10 of Paris Olympics 2024

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday Sports

Day 10 of the Paris Olympics 2024 sees India's Lakshya Sen aiming for a bronze medal in badminton after losing to Viktor Axelsen in the semi-finals. Sen will face Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the playoff. The Indian women's table tennis team is set to compete against Romania in the pre-quarterfinals. Other highlights include shooting events with Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, and athletics featuring Kiran Pahal in the women's 400m and Avinash Sable in the men's 3,000m steeplechase. Sailing events also feature Indian athletes in the women's and men's dinghy races.

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