India at Paris Olympics Day 11 Highlights: Vinesh Phogat reaches final, assured of silver; India lose hockey semis vs Germany

USA’s Cole Hocker wins the Men’s 1500m athletics final and sets an Olympic record of 3:27.65. He finishes ahead of Great Britain’s Josh Kerr and USA’s Yared Nuguse.

USA’s Gabriel Thomas wins the women’s 200m final! She wins with a timing of 21.83s, ahead of Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred (22.08s) and Brittany Brown of USA (22.20s). Here’s a look at the standings:

Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha reacts to India’s defeat against Germany in semi-final: 

This was one of the best attacking hockey matches I have ever seen.

The Indian hockey players are brave hearts. They gave it everything. They are heroes. I hope the entire nation is proud of the way they fought & never gave up.

They have to get ready for the 🥉match vs Spain

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) August 6, 2024

India 2-3 Germany (Full time) 

FULL TIME! It’s a heartbreak for India men’s hockey team at the Olympics, once again. India had missed out on reaching the Olympics final n Tokyo three years back, a lose narrowly to Germany today with the final score reading 2-3. India will next play the bronze medal match against Spain, whereas Germany face Netherlands in the final.

India 2-3 Germany (4th Quarter) 

India are desperate for an equaliser again but they are running out of time. Less than two minutes to go now. The Gealkeeper denies Sumit a goalscoring opportunity. Sreejesh, meanwhile, is off the field and Shamsher has bee brought in. India’s goalpost is empty.

India 2-3 Germany (4th Quarter) 

GOOAL! Germany have taken a 3-2 lead over India after Marko Miltkau scores for them. Hinrichs assists hm from the left flank. India are running out of time with less than five minutes to go and have clearly switched on the panic button.

India 2-2 Germany (4th Quarter) 

Germany win a penalty corner but they aren’t able to get anything out of it. It;s a difficult time out there for India’s defenders, including goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who has done a wonderful job so far. Harmanpreet had played the ball above German Kauffman’s knee, which is why the penalty was awarded.

India 2-2 Germany (4th Quarter) 

The fourth quarter between India and Germany is promptly underway. Whom will the fortunes favour this time around? Anyway, Germany win a penalty corner after a referral, but they miss out on a scoring opportunity as Harmanpreet makes a crucial save at the far post. What a game this is turning out to be!

India 2-2 Germany (3rd Quarter) 

It’s all level in France with all to play for between India and Germany. Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh teamed up to give India’s second goal. We are in for an exciting next 15 minutes.

India 2-2 Germany (3rd Quarter)

GOOAL! India equalise against Germany. India score via a penalty corner. Harmanpreet with the flick and finds Sukhjeet Singh, who nets the ball past the German goalkeeper Danneberg.

India 1-2 Germany (3rd Quarter) 

The second half of the India vs Germany men’s hockey semi-final is underway! India have another 30 minutes to possibly script a comeback. India get a penalty corner early in the second half. Hardik Singh looks to go for goal but his attempt falls wide.

Who will Vinesh Phogat face in women’s 50 kg wrestling final? 

Vinesh Phogat will face USA’s Ann Hildebrandt in the women’s 50 kg wrestling final on Wednesday (7 August). Vinesh had beaten Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzmán in the semi-finals today.

India 1-2 Germany (Half time) 

It’s half-time in what has been an exciting hockey semi-final between India and Germany. India looked promising in the earlier stages of the game, but the Germans have showed aggression which has helped them bounce back. How will India respond in the second half?

India 1-2 Germany (2nd Quarter) 

GOOAL! Germany take a 2-1 lead against India through a penalty corner. The ball catches Jarmanpreet foot inside the circle and there’s a look into this by the referees. The referees conclude it as an error from India and awards a penalty corner for Germany. Ruehr gives Germany the lead.

A torn ligament. A lower weight category. An unbeaten world champion. Nothing stands in her way. Can’t wait to cheer @Phogat_Vinesh as she goes for gold. Your resilience and strength inspire us all. What an inspiring day, here’s hoping for one more! 🌟🇮🇳 #Paris2024 #Wrestling… pic.twitter.com/3AZ56wKEEZ

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 6, 2024

India 1-1 Germany (2nd Quarter) 

Sukhjeet Singh receives a pass from Harmanpreet Singh in the 24th minute of the contest, but the latter is tackled by Peillat in the process. Just a few more minutes to go in the second quarter.

India 1-1 Germany 

Germany began the second quarter quite aggressively and they have been rewarded for that with a goal. In the 23rd minute of the match, Lalit Upadhyay gets a chance to score, but his effort goes over the goalpost.

India 1-1 Germany 

Germany level the scores against India! It’s 1-1 in the men’s hockey semi-finals at the Paris Olympics and India have their task cut out again. Germany. Gonzalo Peillat is the player who scores the equaliser for Germany.

VINESH PHOGAT IS IN THE FINAL! She becomes the first ever Indian female wrestler to compete in an Olympic final after defeating Yusneylys Guzman 5-0!

What a comeback for Vinesh Phogat after all the drama that she had been through, being one of the faces of the wrestlers’ protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and later going on to reach the women’s 50kg final!

Can Phogat go a step further and win India their first ever individual gold medal in wrestling at the Olympics?

The Indian Hockey team has started brightly in the semi-final clash against Germany at #Paris2024 🇮🇳 🏑

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— JioHotstar Reality (@HotstarReality) August 6, 2024

India 1-0 Germany 

India have taken a 1-0 lead over Germany at the end of the first quarter in the men’s hockey semi-finals at the Paris Olympics. The goal came from Harmanpreet Singh in the seventh minute.

Vinesh Phogat collects four more technical points in Round 2 to surge to a 5-0 lead! Things are looking pretty solid for the Indian at the moment! Can she hold on to her lead and advance to the final?

Vinesh Phogat draws first blood against Yusneylys Guzman, scoring one technical point in the opening round! Can she increase her lead later, or will the Cuban fight back?

India 0-0 Germany 

India begin with an aggressive approach and early possession is with India. Germany misplace a couple of passes as Hardik Singh wins an early penalty corner.

Let’s take a look at the head-to-head between India and Germany in men’s hockey: 

Played: 18

India wins: 8

Germany wins: 4

Draws: 4