On Day 14, India’s medal count rose from five to six as Aman Sehrawat secured a bronze in men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling. At 21, Aman is the youngest Indian wrestler to win an Olympic medal and joins an esteemed group including KD Jadhav, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Ravi Dahiya.
In athletics, both the men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams were eliminated in their heats. In golf, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finished Round 3 in T40 and T42, respectively.
As India’s Paris 2024 campaign nears its end, Day 15 will feature Aditi and Diksha in the final round of women’s stroke play, aiming for a strong finish. Reetika will continue wrestling with her in the women’s freestyle 76kg Round of 16 scheduled for 3:00 PM IST. If she advances, her quarter-finals and semi-finals will follow later in the day.
SCHEDULE FOR PARIS OLYMPICS 2024 DAY 15:
- Golf:
- 12:30 PM IST – Women’s Individual Stroke Play (Round 4) – Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar
- Wrestling:
- 3:00 PM IST – Women’s Freestyle 76kg Round of 16 – Reetika
- 4:20 PM IST – Women’s Freestyle 76kg Quarter-Finals (if qualified) – Reetika
- 10:25 PM IST – Women’s Freestyle 76kg Semi-Finals (if qualified) – Reetika
Key Points for Paris Olympics 2024 Day 15:
- Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will compete in the final round of golf.
- Reetika will start her wrestling campaign.
- India’s medal tally currently stands at 6.
Live Updates:
- Aug 10, 2024, 11:04 AM IST: Today’s events include women’s golf with Aditi and Diksha in the final round, and Reetika beginning her wrestling campaign.
- Aug 10, 2024, 10:53 AM IST: Vinesh Phogat’s lawyers argued that her weight gain was due to natural recovery, not fraud. They stated her weight was within limits on Day 1.
- Aug 10, 2024, 10:38 AM IST: The CAS verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal is pending. The Sole Arbitrator Dr. Annabelle Bennett AC SC (Australia) has heard all parties involved. The operative part of the order is expected soon, with a detailed order to follow.
- Aug 10, 2024, 10:27 AM IST: Vinesh Phogat’s CAS hearing concluded yesterday. The Indian Olympic Association is hopeful for a positive outcome. Vinesh, disqualified for being 100g over the weight limit, had her appeal heard by senior counsels Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania.
- Aug 10, 2024, 10:16 AM IST: Welcome to Day 15 of the Paris Olympics! Today’s highlights include golf and wrestling. Stay tuned for updates on Aditi, Diksha, and Reetika’s performances.