Paris Olympics 2024 Day 11 Live Updates: IND lose to Germany in Hockey semi-final will fight for bronze medal now

As Day 11 of the Paris Olympics unfolds, the Indian contingent is set for a pivotal day with hopes of turning the tide after a challenging Day 10. The day kicks off with the Men’s Table Tennis team competing in the Round of 16, aiming for a strong start. Track and field enthusiasts will be keenly watching Kishore Jenna as he takes on the Men’s Javelin Throw Qualification Group A at 1:50 PM, while Kiran Pahal competes in the Women’s 400m Repechage Round. Wrestling star Vinesh Phogat will also be back in action, vying for victory in the Women’s Freestyle 50 KG Round of 16. The spotlight, however, will be on Neeraj Chopra, India’s Javelin Throw sensation, as he aims to secure his place in the finals during the Group B qualification round. Additionally, the Indian Hockey team faces Germany in a high-stakes semi-final, hoping to secure a spot in the finals and a potential medal.

Stay Informed With The Latest India At Paris Olympics 2024 Day 11 Updates :

⇒ HOCKEY: India lose semi-final

INDIA SOME CLOSE IN THE FINAL SECOND!!! But it is not enough as it is Germany who go into the Gold Medal match after winning this semi-final by 3-2. India's wait for an Olympics final will have to wait, and they will face Spain in the Bronze medal match.

⇒ HOCKEY: INDIA MAKES A COMEBACK WITH A LUCKY GOAL 

SUKHJEET SINGH CONVERTS FROM THE PENALTY CORNER!!! IT IS 2-2 YET AGAIN!!! India has been trying all out for this goal and the match has slipped into the more intense stages. Time running out in the third quarter.​​​​​​ Will They make it to the finals?

⇒ HOCKEY: GERMANY EQUALISES SCORES A GOAL 

The attacking has brought fruit for Germany, and they receive their first penalty corner of the match and it is converted into a brilliant strike and the scores are now level. 

⇒ WRESTLING: VINESH PHOGAT CREATES HISTORY 

Vinesh Phogat beats Cuban's Yusneylys Guzman by 5-0 to secure a place in the final 

⇒ HOCKEY: GOAL FOR INDIA 

Indian Captain Harmanpreet Singh strikes the first goal for India as they are leading 1-0 against Germany in the Semi-Final.

⇒  PENALTY CORNER TO INDIA

Only minutes into this game and India have already received back-to-back penalty corners!! Hermanpreet Singh has the chance to give India an early lead.

⇒ HOCKEY: WE ARE UNDERWAY

INDIA TAKE THE FIRST FLICK AND WE ARE UNDERWAY!!! India has started again on the offensive, and the side will know the importance of early pressure on the Germans. It is echoing "INDIA!! INDIA!" in Paris. The crowd stems from the Indian team 

⇒  Can the men's hockey team make it to the final?

India's men's hockey team has not reached the final of the Olympics since 1980. India are the most successful team in the history of the competition and will look to qualify for their first final in 44 years.

⇒  WRESTLING SEMI-FINAL: Vinesh Phogat

India's Vinesh Phogat will face Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzman in the semifinal of the 50kg wrestling event in a few minutes. Phogat beat Ukraine's Oksana Livach 7-5 in the last-eight round to advance to the semi-final.

⇒  WRESTLING: VINESH PHOGAT INTO THE SEMIS

Vinesh Phogat beats Oksana Livach 7-5, through to women's 50kg semi-finals. The Indian Wrestler has done the Unbelievable. hopefully, she continues the magical form and brings the medal home. 

⇒  Neeraj Chopra leads qualification, 7 men with 'Q' so far

Neeraj Chopra is still leading the qualification event with that monster of a throw of 89.34m. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem is at the fourth spot. And two-time former world champion Anderson Peters at the 2nd spot. This is going to be a cracker of a final on August 8. Seven men have sealed automatic qualification so far. There were only six in the Tokyo Olympics. 

⇒ JAVELIN: RECORD-BREAKING THROW BY NEERAJ CHOPRA 

Neeraj Chopra you beauty! The Indian javelin thrower has hit a monster throw with an 89.34 m. That's it for Neeraj for the day and the best effort so far. It's Neeraj's best throw in the Olympics as well

⇒ WRESTLING: VINESH PHOGAT QUALIFIES 

A big win in Paris! Vinesh Phogat has beaten Yui Susaki to knock the top seed out. The Indian was able to put the Japanese star on the mat in the dying seconds to get 2 points and secure the win. Vinesh won the match 3-2 as she got 2 points and one more point for the wrong challenge. Onto the quarters for the Indian star!

⇒ JAVELIN: Kishore Jena finishes 9th in his group 

It's going to be tough for Kishore Jena to make it to the final. He finishes 9th in the Group A with a best effort of 80.73. If early signs are anything to go by, it's going to be a cracker of a final on August 8. 

⇒ TABLE TENNIS: India loses to China 

Manav Thakkar lost to Wang Chuqin as India crashed out of the men's team event after losing 0-3 to China in the Round of 16. The women's team, however, is still alive in the competition. 

⇒ WRESTLING: Vinesh Phogat in Action 

Vinesh Phogat will have her work cut out on Tuesday as she will be up against Japan's Yui Susaki, one of the best wrestlers in recent times in the 50kg category. 

⇒ TABLE TENNIS: Kamal loses 3rd game

Sharath Kamal is under a bit of pressure as he lost the third game 7-11 to Fan Zhendong. The Indian now needs to win the last two games to make it 1-1 for the Indian team. 

⇒ JAVELIN: A sub-80 throw from Kishore Jena and he marks it foul

Kishore Jena's second attempt would have been around 75-78. He knew it was not as expected and stepped over the line to mark it as a foul. Kishore Jena is at the 7th spot in Qualification Group A. He needs a better effort if he is to stay in the hunt for a place in the final. Trinidad's Keshorn Walcott threw 83.02m to vault him into the top 5. The London Olympic Gold medalist and the Rio Olympics bronze medallist is warming up well for the big final. 

⇒ TABLE TENNIS: Sharath Kamal ahead

India's Achanta Sharath Kamal won the opening game 11-9 against Fan Zhendong. Can he now carry the momentum into the second game? Zhendong, on the other hand, would be looking to bounce back. 

⇒ TABLE TENNIS: Sharath Kamal in action

Achanta Sharath Kamal is currently in action against Fan Zhendong as India looks for an equalizer. Sharath Kamal faltered in singles. Can he make amends in doubles now? The task won't be easy for the Indian veteran. 

⇒ TABLE TENNIS: China takes opening game

China have made a thumping start to their campaign. They won the opening game 11-2 against Manav Thakkar and Harmeet Desai. The Indians under pressure right from the start.

⇒ JAVELIN THROW: Kishore Jena starts great, and throws a season-best for 80.73m

Kishore Jena starts well at the Paris Olympics. The Asian Games silver medallist begins with a throw of 80.73m. It just might be enough to sneak him into the final. However, he is looking to improve. It's just short of his season-best. 

⇒ Time for the men's table tennis team

On Monday, Sreeja Akula, Archana Kamath, and Manika Batra beat Romania 3-2 in the women's team event. It's now time for the men's team to show their class. Achanta Sharath Kamal will have another chance after a disappointing campaign in singles. 

⇒ Here’s India's Schedule on Day 11 of the Paris Olympics 2024 

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