Preview, Day 12: After a disappointing day at Tokyo Olympics 2020, Team India will be looking to make Day 12 of the Games count and there is plenty of action to look out for today. Neeraj Chopra is rated as among India’s best javelin thrower and records don’t lie. Reigning Olympic champion Thomas Rohler, too, backed the javelin thrower to bring a medal for his country. He said that Neeraj has the experience and looks ready to battle for a medal at the biggest stage. It will be interesting to see how Neeraj fares. He is the last hope for Indian athletics contingent which has had a bad outing so far, except of course Kamalpreet Kaur who finished sixth in the discus throw. Then, we have the India women’s hockey team semi-final clash against Argentina. It will not be easy in any sense. It will take a lot from Rani Rampal and Co to breach the Argentine defence if they want to write history in Japan. Three wrestlers begin their campaign: Ravi Kumar Dahiya takes on Oscar Eduardo Tigreros of Colombia in men’s freestyle 57kg. Anshu Malik will face Iryna Kurachkina from Belarus in women’s freestyle 57kg. Deepak Punia will be up against Ekerekeme Agiomor of Nigeria in men’s freestyle 86kg. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be compete in her semi-final bout against Turkey’s Busenaz Surmeneli. She has come this far through attacking, free-minded boxing and expect her to go all guns blazing even in semi-final. A win in semis will ensure at least a silver medal for her. A loss will give her, and India, a bronze. In golf, women’s individual stroke play round gets underway with India being represented by Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar. So far, India have been able to collect two medals courtesy Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting, a silver) and PV Sindhu (badminton, a bronze). You can check the complete Day 12 schedule here . For full Tokyo Olympics coverage, click here .
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 12, Highlights: Barrionuevo brace helps Argentina beat India 2-1; wrestler Ravi Kumar guarantees silver
Check out live scores and updates from India’s Tokyo Olympics 2020 campaign on Day 12 in our live blog.
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Despite the loss in hockey semis, a good day for India.
Remember not all lost for India as they play in the bronze medal match day after tomorrow.
Good news in wrestling we Ravi Kumar is through to final in 57kg. Disappointment in 86kg for Deepak Punia but he can still get the bronze.
Lovlina tried hard but she should be happy after winning the bronze. What a debut Olympics for her.
That’s that from us as well for today.
Do join us from tomorrow as our live blog will be up by 5 am IST. You can catch all live updates from Tokyo over there.
Medals Tally
China still at the top, with 32 gold medals.
Head over to our medals tally to check out where you country is placed.
At Trent Bridge in Nottingham, India lost the toss and are bowling first against England in first Test. England have lost Crawley and Burns in the first session.
Head over to live blog for commentary and live score.
Hockey
FT: IND 1: ARG 2
Numbers don’t lie. Argentina clearly the better team. More ball possession and more circle penetrations. But their tight defence was the key.
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Argentina win
FT: IND 1: ARG 2
Argentina reach the final of the women’s hockey. They have beaten India 2-1 in the second semi-final. In the last few seconds, India tried to create a PC chance but failed to make it happen. Succi with another stunning save with her leg in the dying minutes of the game. That was India’s only chance to make it 2-2. Argentina clearly a better team in the match. Disappointment showing in the Indian team and now they will play for the bronze medal. They started off well and kept a lead but the defence and midfield played poorly from third quarter. They meet Great Britain in the bronze medal game.
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Q4: IND 1: ARG 2
India unable to mount pressure on the Argentines. Need to full press and run hard in the last three minutes India if they want to score the equaliser.
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Q4: IND 1: ARG 2
Argentina now trying to keep the ball with them as the clock is ticking in the last quarter. They still lead 2-1. And this is terrific game management from Argentina. India need to keep ball possession. Under five minutes to go here.
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Q4: IND 1: ARG 2
PC for India. Neha with a lovely game, passed it from half line, went forward to receive it. Gurjit takes it but fails to convert it. Succi with a great save. Dived on the right to make the stop.
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Q4: IND 1: ARG 2
Start of last and decisive quarter. Rani Rampal with a full press and entered the opponent D. She missed a open pass soon. The senior pro needs to step up here.
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End of Q3: IND 1: ARG 2
Clearly the difference between two teams is the number of circle penetrations. Argentina have done it 13 times, India only 6. One goal lead is not too much but India need change of plans here. Argentina has a packed defence. Need quick full presses to shock the Argentine defence.
Argentina have played the third quarter equally well. They have to keep things simple to win this from here.
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Q3: IND 1: ARG 2
Green card for Neha and she is out for two minutes as she was tried to take the ball even after free hit given to Argentina.
Wrestling:
Another medal possibility for the Indians as Anshu Malik gets another shot at a podium finish via repechage after Iryna Kurachkina, her opponent in the 1st round, goes through to the gold medal match in the women’s 57kg section
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GOALLLL!
Q3: IND 1: ARG 2
PC for Argentina. Ball hit Deep Grace Ekka’s leg. Maria Noel converts it. The ball hit Chanu’s leg and deflected into the goal. Umpire took a referral and the video umpire saw it for dangerous play but was not one and goal given to Argentina. They lead 2-1
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Q3: IND 1: ARG 1
Argentina takes a video referral for dangerous play. But the video umpire has turned it down. Argentina has lost the only referral.
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Q3: IND 1: ARG 1
We begin with the third quarter and expect both teams to have worked on their defence. Also, a test of fitness for both teams as first thirty minutes must have been energy sapping. Let’s go!
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Q2: IND 1: ARG 1
Lessons for India from Q2: The midfield needs to tighten up a bit. Make more circle penetrations. Breach the strong Argentine defence.
Argentina needs to convert the PCs they have got so far. Just one converted. This is going neck and neck as we go into the half time.
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Q2: IND 1: ARG 1
Argentina fails to convert the PC for third time. Less than two minutes left. Argentina on the attack here.
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Q2: IND 1: ARG 1
NO PC for India as video umpire says there was no break after the PC hence there was no break to remove the mask.
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Q2: IND 1: ARG 1
One more PC for India. But India fails to convert this one. Quickly one more PC given to India but Argentina have gone for a video referral. The PC was awarded to India because Argentina players had not removed their mask after the end of the PC.
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Q2: IND 1: ARG 1
PC for India. Salima was brilliant inside the D to get it for India. Good save by Succi. Goal denied.
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Q2: IND 1: ARG 1
Argentina playing perfect hockey currently, getting into the circle every now and then and much needs to be done by Indian midfield.
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Q2: IND 1: ARG 1
The goal has lifted the morale in Argentine camp. India making some loose passes. India need to keep ball possession and convert chances inside the D. More chances, more goals. That is what Argentina is doing right now.
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GOALL!
Q2: IND 1: ARG 1
Third PC for Argentina. Ball hit Gurjit’s leg inside the D. Clear PC. Maria Noel converts it. Argentina scores the equaliser.
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Q2: IND 1: ARG 0
Penalty corner for Argentina and Indian defence against top notch. Argentina fails to convert the second PC.
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End of Q1: IND 1: ARG 0
First quarter goes to India. Ball possession almost equal between two teams. Six circle penetrations for Argentina and India able to defend well. Has come a defensive game this.
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Q1: IND 1: ARG 0
Rani Rampal presses with the ball but the strong Argentine defence stops her. There were three players circling her. Navneet collides into an Argentina defender. The Argentine is down. Navneet has also left the field.
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Q1: IND 1: ARG 0
Argentina every now and then pressing ahead but India have so far managed to tackle the attack. The Indian mid-field needs to play better here.
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Q1: IND 1: ARG 0
India manages to save that PC. Argentina fails to open their account. Six minutes to go in first quarter. India will want a lead going into the second quarter.
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Q1: IND 1: ARG 0
Penalty corner for Argentina. Many circle penetrations for them and they have now earned a PC
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Q1: IND 1: ARG 0
India defence pretty good. Two circle penetrations for Argentina and India defenders have been able to negate the attack.
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Q1: IND 1: ARG 0
Gurjit was off color at the start of the tournament and we saw what happened in first three matches. But then she has raised her game from the QF and has given her team lead with a PC goal. Possession is shared 50-50 currently. Indian defence will have to be careful here as Argentina will come attacking now.
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GOALLL! IND 1- ARG 0
Gurjit converts the PC. And India have opened account in just under 2 minutes.
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Q1: IND 0- ARG 0
First PC for India in only the first attempt to get into opponent’s circle.
Wrestling
It’s not all over for Deepak as he’s still in contention for the bronze medal.
Wrestling
The bout is over. Deepak is no match to Taylor’s attacks and the American quickly scores 10 points to the win the semi-final.
Wrestling
Time for Deepak Punia’s semi-final bout David Taylor. The Indian is seeded second. Here we go!
Hockey: India vs Argentina
Did you know?
This is only India’s third appearance at the Olympics in women’s hockey. They made their debut in the 1980 Moscow Games, finishing fourth, and wouldn’t make another appearance for 36 years when they finished a disappointing 12th at Rio. Can they end India’s hunt for their first Olympic medal in hockey in over four decades, as well as the women’s team’s first in the world’s biggest sporting event, today?
Wrestling
Ravi will now face ROC’s Zaur Uguev tomorrow in the gold medal bout.
Deepak Punia’s semi-final bout is not far away and women’s hockey team will also be in action soon.
It could turn into a phenomenal day for India at the Games.
A comeback to remember!
One of the finest and most dramatic comeback by Ravi Kumar Dahiya!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 4, 2021
India is confirmed of another Olympic medal as Ravi is through to the 57kg FINAL in men's #Wrestling
at #Tokyo2020 #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/8dn6VdFKhk


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