Paris Olympics Day 15: Key Events for India
As Day 15 of the Paris Olympics unfolds, India’s attention is focused on wrestler Reetika Hooda and golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, who are poised to make their final push for medals. Currently, India stands at 69th place in the overall medal tally with a total of five bronze medals and one silver.
Wrestling: Reetika Hooda's Crucial Match
In wrestling, Reetika Hooda emerges as India’s last hope for another medal in the 2024 Paris Games. Competing in the women’s 76 kg freestyle category, Hooda will face off against Hungary's Bernadett Nagy in her opening round. Nagy, a seasoned competitor, has previously secured two bronze medals at the European Championships. Should Hooda advance past Nagy, she might face Kyrgyzstan's top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the next round.
Golf: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar Compete
Before Hooda’s match, Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will compete in the Women’s Individual Final. Their performance today will be pivotal in adding to India's medal tally.
Schedule for Day 15
- Golf
- Women’s Individual Final: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar at 12:30 PM
- Wrestling
- Women’s Freestyle 76kg Pre-quarterfinal: Reetika Hooda vs Bernadett Nagy (Hungary) at 2:51 PM
Also read: PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker to Lead Indian Contingent at Paris Olympics 2024 Closing
Current Medalists for India
- Neeraj Chopra (athletics) - Silver
- Aman Sehrawat (wrestling) - Bronze
- Indian Men’s Hockey Team - Bronze
- Swapnil Kusale (shooting) - Bronze
- Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh (shooting) - Bronze
- Manu Bhaker (shooting) - Bronze
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