Day 15 at Paris Olympics 2024: India's Focus Shifts to Reetika Hooda

On the 15th day of the Paris Olympics 2024, all eyes are on wrestler Reetika Hooda, who stands as India’s last hope for another wrestling medal. As the sixth and final Indian wrestler in the competition, Hooda is set to face Hungary's Bernadett Nagy in her opening round. Nagy, a seasoned competitor, has previously secured two bronze medals at the European Championships.

Aman Sehrawat's Triumph Boosts India's Medal Count

On August 9, wrestler Aman Sehrawat added to India's medal tally by defeating Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz in the men’s freestyle 57kg category. This victory earned India its fifth bronze medal of the Games and marked the country's first wrestling medal at Paris 2024. With this win, India’s total medal count increased to six, comprising five bronze medals and one silver.

Athletics Campaign Ends with Narrow Miss

The Indian athletics campaign concluded on Friday as the men's 4x400m relay team fell short of the medal round, finishing fifth in their heat and 11th overall in the qualification round.

Update on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification

The Court of Arbitration for Sports announced on August 9 that a decision regarding Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification due to weight issues is expected before the conclusion of the Olympic Games.

Neeraj Chopra and Indian Men’s Hockey Team Highlights

Earlier, on August 8, Neeraj Chopra surpassed his gold-medal throw from the Tokyo Olympics but narrowly missed out on a second consecutive top finish, with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem delivering an exceptional performance.

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Meanwhile, the Indian men’s hockey team provided a fitting end to PR Sreejesh's career, earning consecutive Olympic medals. Sreejesh's journey from India’s first failed qualification to two consecutive Olympic medals was a poignant highlight of his storied career.