Day 13 saw plenty of events wherein India could have added to their Tokyo Olympics 2020 medal tally. Here are the highlights.
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Day 13 saw plenty of events where India could have added to their Tokyo Olympics 2020 medal tally. The day began with early action for Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, with the former delivering a fine performance. The Indian men’s hockey team was next seen in action, with the team beating Germany 5-4 to win the bronze medal and secure a medal after 41 years. Wrestler Anshu Malik was eliminated. Vinesh Phogat, one of India’s best bets for a medal, started her campaign on a high before being eliminated later on. Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya settled for a silver following a defeat in the final of the men’s freestyle 57kg event. Deepak Punia suffered a defeat in the final few seconds of his bronze medal encounter, which saw the wrestler lose out on a medal. (Tokyo 2020 full coverage)
The highlight of Day 12 was Dahiya. On Wednesday, he staged a dramatic comeback against Kazakhstan’s Nurislam Sanayev. Thus, he made his way to the men’s freestyle 57kg wrestling final.
Dahiya becomes only the second Indian wrestler to enter the finals in an edition of the Olympics.
“It feels like Diwali today. He has made Haryana, our village Nahri & the nation proud. Ravi’s win is India’s win. It’s indeed a big deal to come so far. History will be scripted tomorrow, he will clinch a gold medal for us,” said his father Rakesh in an interaction with ANI.
Dahiya was down 2-9 at one point but did not give up. He pulled off a stunning comeback to assure India of another silver in a worst-case scenario.
The other highlight of the day saw boxer Lovlina Borgohain clinch a boxing bronze medal.
23:16 PM IST: It was an incredible day for India at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday, as the Indian men’s hockey team and wrestler Ravi Kumar won medals.
9:46 PM IST: PR Sreejesh helped the Indian Men’s Hockey Team record a fantastic 5-4 win against a fighting Germany in the Bronze medal play-off match. Here is a feature on his heroics.
6:46 PM IST: Belgium won a nerve-wracking shootout to claim gold in the men’s Olympic hockey final at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Here is the full report.
6:00 PM IST: Earlier, golfer Aditi Ashok had another impressive day to remember in Tokyo. She is currently tied in second place after two rounds of the women’s individual stroke play event. Read everything about it here.
5:00 PM IST: Deepak Punia has suffered a defeat in the men’s freestyle 86kg bronze-medal match. It was a heart-breaking defeat for the former, having dominated the encounter. Here is the full report.
4:53 PM IST: Indian wrestler Deepak Punia is facing off against Myles Amine in the men’s freestyle 86kg bronze-medal match.
4:38 PM IST: Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya loses 4-7 against Russian Olympic Committee’s (ROC) Zavur Uguev in the final of the Tokyo Olympics. Find the report here.
4:32 PM IST: Ravi Kumar Dahiya is 2-4 behind Russian Olympic Committee’s (ROC) Zavur Uguev at the end of the first period in the Tokyo final.
4:30 PM IST: Ravi Kumar Dahiya’s quest to win India’s first wrestling Olympic gold medal has begun against Russian Olympic Committee’s (ROC) Zavur Uguev in the Tokyo final
4:20 PM IST: Ravi Kumar Dahiya will compete in a high-octane match against Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Zavur Uguev, hoping to become India’s second individual gold medalist.
3:44 PM IST: The end of the road for Vinesh Phogat’s bronze medal hopes. Vanesa Kaladzinskaya has lost to Pang Qianyu of China in the semi-final. So, Vinesh Phogat cannot go into repechage. Now, only hopes are from the three male wrestlers in Deepak Punia, Bajrang Punia and Ravi Kumar Dahiya. Here is the full report on Vinesh Phogat’s exit.
12:15 PM IST: Anshu Malik has been eliminated in the repechage round. But, the greater shock came from Vinesh Phogat, who lost in the quarterfinal.
12:07 PM IST: We never thought that we would see a hockey medal in our generation. The wait was for a painful 41 years. But, finally, it was achieved. Read the special here.
12:00 PM IST: It has been an action-packed morning. But, relive India’s glorious bronze medal match against Germany here.
9:25 AM IST: Oh dear! After the high of the hockey result, wrestling has seen some bad news. Vinesh Phogat has lost to Vanesa Kalandzinskaya. Unless Kalandzinskaya does not make it to the final, Vinesh’ dreams are over. If the Belarrussian reaches the final, then Vinesh will go into repechage.
8:50 AM IST: India have done it. August 5, 2021. Time: 8:50 AM IST. India has finally secured a hockey medal after 41 years of pain. They beat Germany 5-4 in a pulsating encounter. First Olympic medal since Moscow 1980 when they won gold. The glory days of India hockey are back.
8:45 AM IST: Germany fail to convert a penalty. India have replaced the goalkeeper with a more attacking option. This could possibly be the last chance for Germany. India lead Germany 5-4.
8:36 AM IST: India are now counterattacking in style. Germany are holding back and are trying to defend. One more goal from India should seal it for them. India lead Germany 5-4 with just under seven minutes to go.
8:30 AM IST: The match is far from over. Germany have pulled one back in the fourth quarter. Windfeder converts the penalty corner. The defence from India in this quarter has been shaky. India still lead Germany 5-4.
8:21 AM IST: India is now just 15 minutes away from securing a historic bronze. Their 41-year wait is about to end. After the end of the third quarter, India lead Germany 5-3.
8:18 AM IST: Germany are trying to make some inroads but the Indian midfielders are holding their own. India are leading 5-3 against Germany at the third quarter.
8:04 AM IST: The tables have totally turned. India now lead Germany 5-3 in the space of four minutes in the third quarter. Rupinder and Simranjeet score and India now in the driver’s seat to break their 41-year jinx. At the third quarter, India lead Germany 5-3.
7:57 AM IST: Vinesh Phogat has gotten her campaign off to a great start in the women’s 53kg freestyle tournament. She beats Sweden’s Sofia Magdaleena Mattsson 7-1 to advance to the next round. Her next bout is in 30 minutes time.
7:54 AM IST: Harmanpreet in superb form as the German defence collapses in the second quarter. He scores his sixth goal as the match is now level at 3-3.
7:52 AM IST: Anshu Malik has lost in the repechage round to Koblova. She lost 1-5 in the women’s 57kg freestyle category.
7:49 AM IST: Koblova has taken the lead against Anshu Malik. She is currently leading 5-1 in the second period. Anshu needs to put in a massive effort to rebound.
7:44 AM IST: It is a goal-fest on the other hand in hockey. India manage to pull one back with Hardik scoring on the rebound. But, Germany still have the lead. In the second quarter, Germany are 3-2 up against India.
7:43 AM IST: Anshu Malik has begun her repechage round against Valeria Koblova in the women’s 57kg freestyle category. It is currently 1-1.
7:40 AM IST: The second quarter has seen absolute mayhem and carnage in Tokyo between Germany and India. Simranjeet Singh equalised for India in two minutes of the second half. But, Germany have taken the lead with a vengeance. Niklas Wellen and Furk have given Germany a 3-1 lead. Stunning counterpress from Germany.
7:25 AM IST: The end of the first quarter. Germany put immense pressure on India with Oruz shocking them inside two minutes. Jan Christopher Ruhr made some threatening runs but India managed to blunt him. India need to come up with some answers soon. At the end of the first quarter, Germany lead India 1-0.
7:05 AM IST – Oh dear. Germany take an extremely early lead less than two minutes in. Timur Oruz pokes home from close range and Germany lead India.
6:55 AM IST – The Indian men’s hockey team will take on Germany in the bronze medal match very soon. Stay tuned for live updates.
6:00 AM IST – Hello and welcome to Day 13 of the Games. Before we get into today’s action, check out a recap of yesterday’s action here.
