Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 7 Highlights: Lovlina secures medal for India; Sindhu moves into semis

China back on top

China edge past neighbours and hosts Japan on the seventh day of competitions in the ongoing Games to finish the day at the top of the table with 38 medals, 18 of which are gold. Japan are second with 16 gold, four silver and seven bronze while the United States, the table toppers in London 2012 and Rio 2016, are third with 14 gold, 16 silver and 11 bronze.

Mixed 4x400m relay: Round 1 Heat 2

Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Revathi Veeramani, Subha Venkatesan and Rajiv Arokia are out of the event after finishing last among the eight teams in their heat, in which Poland finish first with a time of 3:10:44, followed by Netherlands and Jamaica. The United States will not be among the teams competing in the finals as they have been disqualified.

Men’s Hockey — Full time: India 5 – Japan 3

Murata’s second goal is a tad too late to mount a rescue for the hosts as India finish with a two-goal lead to register a third win on the trot, and continue their fightback in the men’s campaign after a devastating loss to Australia to enter the quarters with momentum on their side.

Men’s Hockey – India 5 – Japan 3

Already quite the high-scoring encounter, Murata nets his second after firing the ball into the empty goalpost, the Indian custodian Sreejesh having lunged to his right to take the ball out of Tanaka’s possession.

Men’s Hockey – India 5 – Japan 2

This is becoming rather one-sided in the dying minutes of the game, as Gurjant redirects a wide shot from Varun after the Indians are awarded a penalty corner halfway through the final quarter.

Men’s Hockey – India 4 – Japan 2

Nilakanta Sharma enters the scoring sheets, guiding home a cross from Surender Singh, as India bolster their lead over the home team in Q4!

Men’s Hockey – India 3 – Japan 2

End of Quarter 3, with India holding on to their lead at the end of the 45th minute. India were awarded a PC in the dying minutes of the quarter, but fired it wide of the Japanese keeper.

Men’s Hockey – India 3 – Japan 2

India regain their lead almost instantly, as Shamsher gets a deflection through his stick to put the ball safely past the goalkeeper with Nilakanta providing the assist! India back on winning track right now!

Men’s Hockey – India 2- Japan 2

Japan get the equaliser and are back in the game! Kota Watanabe fires into the Indian goal after a spirited attack, breaking through the Indian defence. Despite putting the ball into the goalpost, the referees initially award a PC and upon a second look, confirm that the ball had indeed hit the back of the net and give Japan their second goal instead.

Men’s Hockey – India 2- Japan 1

Quarter 3 is underway with the home team hoping to mount a comeback and edge past the Indians. Just two minutes after start of play, Tanaka’s stick goes flying out of his hand while attempting a shot at the Indian goalpost.

Men’s Hockey – India 2- Japan 1- End of Q2!

Sreejesh makes a good stop to stop Japan from scoring the equaliser, Murata entered the D and had almost pulled off the equaliser. The scorelines is still 2-1 in favour of India at end of second quarter.

Djokovic knocked out!

Novak Djokovic’s hope of becoming the first men’s player to complete a golden slam and only the second since Steffi Graf since 1988 as Alexander Zverev bounced back from a set down to win the semi-final 1-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Zverev will now face the winner of the second semi-final between Karen Khachanov and Pablo Carreno Busta. Djokovic, meanwhile, is still not done with the Games as he will appear in the mixed-doubles semi-final alongside Nina Stojanovic, facing Russians Aslan Karatsev and Elena Vesnina.

Men’s Hockey – India 2- Japan 1

Japan looking to attack in the second quarter, looking for equaliser now after opening account. Murata especially has been running hard, more circle penetrations in this quarter.

Hockey: India 2 – Japan 1

Lovely run there by Tanaka whose hit beats Birender Lakra and the outstretched leg of Sreejesh. Excellent field goal.

Hockey – India 2- Japan 0

Second quarter underway, and India’s relentless pressing has seen them score again! Lovely interplay between Simranjeet and Gurjant, and the latter scores.

Hockey

India’s quarter this. A number of circle entries resulting in a solitary PC that India convert. India came close to doubling their lead, but the Japanese goalkeeper stood tall. Still, India 1 – Japan 0

Hockey

PC for India and Harmanpreet scores! Gurjant with a fine pass inside the D that finds a Japanese defender. India get a PC and Harmanpreet strikes.

Hockey

Chance for Japan, but Tanaka shoots wide. Good, accurate passing finds Tanaka in the D and he lets a reverse hit go. Wide of post though as India breathe easy. 

0-0.

Hockey

Some slick passing by India as they storm the Japanese circle, but their defence holds up. PC coming?

Hockey

India men’s hockey team is up against hosts Japan. The first quarter is underway! Stay tuned for updates

Hockey: India vs Japan is underway

Badminton, Sindhu beats Yamaguchi 21-13, 22-20

Sindhu is through to the semi-final of women’s singles. Yamaguchi tried to take the match to the third game and made a good comeback from a five-point deficit to earning two game points. But Sindhu had other plans. She won four consecutive points to take the second game. 

Some brilliant rallies between both players today.

Badminton, Sindhu (2) vs Yamaguchi (0)

PV Sindhu takes the second game and wins the match 21-13, 22-20!

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

Another powerful half-smash and it’s a match point for Sindhu. 21-20.

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

Powerful finish from Sindhu to make it 20-20.

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

Yamaguchi one point away from winning the game. Terrific play from the Japanese.

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

From 9-14 down to leading the game 17-16. Yamaguchi is giving her all to take this match to the decider. Sindhu needs to regain composure and control.

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

A sensational rally and Yamaguchi wins the point to make it 14-15. Both players need a breather and a reset. It’s a 54-shot rally!

Is the comeback on from Yamaguchi?

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

Superb point by Sindhu. Goes for the smash but she makes a last-second adjustment to a drop shot and Yamaguchi has no chance. 14-9 to Sindhu in the second game.

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

Sindhu racing away from her opponent. Yamaguchi is down and disappointed as she heads to the mid-game break with a five-point deficit in the second game.

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

What a shot! Sindhu hits the smash on Yamaguchi’s side of the court but still she can’t reach it. The Rio Games silver medallist leading the second game 6-4.

Badminton, Sindhu (1) vs Yamaguchi (0)

Fantastic cross-court smash from Sindhu as Yamaguchi tries to lift the return but hits the net. The Japanese shuttler then tries a drop shot but again net comes in the way. 3-2 to Sindhu in the second game.

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi 

Opening game to PV Sindhu! 

Yamaguchi goes long as Sindhu wins the game 21-13 in 23 minutes. 

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi 

Cross-court smash by Yamaguchi win the point but Sindhu challenges and she’s right. It’s out. Sindhu now two points away from sealing the game. 

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Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi 

Oh what a rally! Yamaguchi with a full stretch dive to return a shot but Sindhu ultimately wins the point to make it 17-11 in the first game.

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi 

The roar is out from Sindhu. The Indian leads the first game 14-9. The drop shot from Yamaguchi hits the net and she’s not impressed with herself.

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi 

Two super smashes from Sindhu to make it 11-7 in the first game. She will look to continue the momentum after the mid-game break.

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi 

Sindhu ahead 8-6 in first game. A 18 stroke rally results in a point for Sindhu with Yamaguchi going long twice.

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi 

Yamaguchi makes Sindhu work. A solid smash to take a 3-2 lead and later comes up a nice drop shot to make it 5-3.

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi

First game. Yamaguchi to serve.

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi

Right then. Both players are out on the court and are doing their practice routines. Not too far from the start.

Badminton, Sindhu vs Yamaguchi

We are still waiting for the match to start. Not sure what’s the delay about. Our guess is that the badminton mixed doubles medal ceremony is taking time to finish.

Mixed doubles gold for the No 2 seed

Congratulations to #badminton’s first gold medallists 🥇 of #Tokyo2020 #Olympics 👏👏#RaiseARacket 🏸 for 🇨🇳 Wang Yi Lyu and Huang Dong Ping. pic.twitter.com/TFkVKrQOrq

— BWF (@bwfmedia) July 30, 2021

Badminton

Big match for India as PV Sindhu takes on Akane Yamaguchi in the women’s singles quarter-final.

The sixth seeded Indian has a 11-7 head-to-head record against the Japanese World No 5. Sindhy had last beaten Yamaguchi at the All England Championship in March this year.

Sailing – Men’s Single Person Dinghy – Laser

Vishnu Saravanan finishes third in Race 9 of the Men’s Single Person Dinghy – Laser! With that performance, he’s up to 20th overall.

Gold is the target for Lovlina! 

I can't say thank you now. I will say it to everyone after finals: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain after winning quarterfinals in Boxing, Women's Welterweight (64-69kg) in Tokyo#Olympics pic.twitter.com/41yPsVJjzC

— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2021

What is happening with Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko who went missing in Japan?

It seemed after Ssekitoleko returned to his homeland, it will be the end of this lost and found story but it was not to be. What transpired after his landing in his homeland tells more about the weightlifter and draws a picture of several others like him in his country.

Click here to read the story by Shubham Pandey

Gold for Vitalina Batsarashkina!

30 July- #Shooting - Women's 25m Pistol

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— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) July 30, 2021

Archery 

No 10s from An San in the third set but Deepika hits a 7 and a 8.

The Indian’s fine run in the women’s individual event comes to an end. 

Archery 

An San: 8, 9, 9 – 26

Deepika: 7, 8, 9 – 24

An San takes the third set and wins the match 6-0.

Archery 

An San: 9, 10, 7 – 26   

Deepika: 10, 7, 7 – 24

So Deepika had the advantage after shooting a 10 but 7s not going to help against An San. Second set also to Korea. They lead 4-0.

Archery 

An San: 10, 10, 10 – 30 

Deepika: 7, 10, 10 – 27

High quality from An San. Deepika starts with a 7 but finishes strong. The Korean takes the first set.

Archery 

Not much time left for Deepika Kumari’s quarter-final match against An San. 

World No 1 from India vs No 1 seed from South Korea.

It’s going to be a daunting task for Deepika against An San who has already won two gold medals in this Games.

Sailing – Men’s Skiff 49er

Ganapathy Kelapanda and Varun Thakkar finish in 16th place in Race 9 of the Men’s Skiff 49er.

Sailing – Women’s Laser Radial

Nethra Kumanan finishes in 38th place in race 10 of the women’s one-person dinghy laser radial. 

Lovlina Borgohain’s road to assuring a medal in her maiden Games

Borgohain was full of confidence after securing the Olympic quota but shortly afterwards, the 23-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 . Out of action, she eventually had to miss out on the Sports Authority of India’s sanctioned 52-day tour to Europe for elite boxers.

Hockey: IRL 0-1 IND

This is India’s first win in Tokyo 2020 and a huge one to stay in the race for quarter-finals.  

Hockey: IRL 0-1 IND

That’s it. India beat Ireland to stay alive in the Games. They pushed and pushed and pushed for the winner and finally beat Irish keeper Ayeisha McFerran in the 57th minute. Rani Rampal with the pass and Navneet Kaur does the rest.

Hockey, 4th quarter: IRL 0-1 IND

Ireland remove their goalkeeper. They have an extra outfield player. Only a minute is remaining in this match.

Hockey, 4th quarter: IRL 0-1 IND

GOAAAL!

India finally break the deadlock. Rani Rampal, the skipper provides the pass and Navneet Kaur is at the right spot to guide the ball past the Irish keeper.

Hockey, 4th quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Back-to-back saves from Savita to deny Ireland from close range. Once again India break quickly but the final pass is not there.

Hockey, 4th quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

End to end stuff. India are successfully putting the ball inside the circle from both the flanks but can’t seem to find the player at the right positions.

Hockey, 4th quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

India’s Salima Tete receives a green card. She will be out for a couple of minutes.

Sailing – Men’s Skiff 49er

The Indian duo of Ganapathy Kelapanda and Varun Thakkar finish 11th in race 8 of the Men’s Skiff 49er.

Hockey: IRL 0-0 IND

Time to play out the final quarter.

Hockey: IRL 0-0 IND

End of the third quarter. India push hard for the goal but Ireland goallkeeper Ayeisha Mcferran is in sensational form.

Hockey, 3rd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Penalty corner number 14 for India and once again they fluff the chance. Frustrating so far but there’s enough time left in the match. They should continue the attacking approach.

Golf – Men’s Round 2

The golf tournament has been put on hold for a while due to the risk of lightning strikes.

Hockey, 3rd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Huge chance for India. Lalremsiami passes to Navneet in the circle and there are no defenders around her. She gets her stick to the ball and but not quite up there with the finishing.

Hockey, 3rd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Penalty corner for Ireland but India do well to stop the shot and quickly go for the break. But not quick enough for beat the last defender.

Hockey, 3rd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Back-to-back penalty corners for India. Rani Rampal looks to make an impact but she can’t breach Irish defence. Attacking start to the quarter by India but they should look to make it count.

‘Proud of her’, ‘Go for gold’, Twitter salutes Lovlina Borgohain as boxer assures medal

Lovlina Borgohain assured India of their first boxing medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning her women’s welterweight quarter-finals by a margin of 4-1 on Friday.

All four semi-finalists in boxing are assured of a medal.

The Olympic debutant Borgohain displayed a high level of all-round boxing in her match against former world champion Chen Nien-Chin of Chinese Taipei to secure a second medal for India at the ongoing Games.

Click  here  to see how Twitter reacted to Borgohain’s win!

Hockey, 3rd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Rani Rampal’s takes charge for penalty corner and smashes towards the centre but it’s deflected and the ball in inches wide of Neha.

Hockey, 3rd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

The third quarter is underway. And straightaway India get a penalty corner.

Time to go for gold!

Our Olympic medalist Baazigar @LovlinaBorgohai pose with coaches for a picture after probably her most memorable victory so far 😍🥳#RingKeBaazigar#Boxing#Tokyo2020#Cheer4India#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/chXbnot72F

— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) July 30, 2021

Hockey, 2nd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

A string of penalty corners for India but they still can’t break the deadlock. They come up with a good variation in the last one but somehow miss the chance. Should’ve done a lot better with their execution. 

And that’s the end of the quarter and it’s time for a break.

Sailing

Nethra Kumanan finishes in 37th place in race 9 of the women’s one-person dinghy laser radial.

Hockey, 2nd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Penalty corner for Ireland. India lose a defender because she moves ahead before the whistle. But Ireland don’t take the advantage. Still 0-0 with five minutes remaining for half-time.

Hockey, 2nd quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Chance for India’s Lalremsiami to score the first goal but Irish keeper charges ahead, closes down the Indian attacker before pulling off a fine save.

Athletics

Dutee Chand finishes 7th in her 100m heat, clocking 11.54. Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce tops the heat with a time of 10.84. 

First three in each heat and the next three fastest athletes advance to the semi-finals

Hockey: IRL 0-0 IND

The second quarter begins.

Hockey: IRL 0-0 IND

End of the first quarter. India clearly dominated the proceedings but didn’t score from the their chances.  

Hockey, 1st quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Back-to-back penalty corners for India but they fail to convert. Ireland break and they enter the circle but good defending by Deep Grace Ekka to deny the chance.

Golf – Men’s Round 2

Checking back in with our golfing duo, both Anirban Lahiri and Udayan Mane have recorded par on their last two holes.

Hockey, 1st quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Another penalty corner for India. Gurjit fails to take it cleanly but they get another one. This time Gurjjit gets the connection but the shot is blocked by the first rusher.

Hockey, 1st quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

First penalty corner for India. Can they open the scoring? No, as Gurjit Kaur’s hit takes a deflection and is off target. Six minutes remaining in the quarter.

Hockey, 1st quarter: IRL 0-0 IND

Positive start from India. Finding the gaps in Ireand’s defence but they should aim for better finishing. 

Remember, Indian women’s hockey team has lost all three matches so far. They need to win this one to keep quarter-final hopes alive. Ireland have played three as well and won once.

A must win game for India! 

These 1⃣1⃣ Sherniyaan will give their all to win against Ireland. 🇮🇳

Drop a 💙 to wish them luck.#IREvIND #HaiTayyar #IndiaKaGame #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 #TokyoTogether #Cheer4India #StrongerTogether #HockeyInvites #WeAreTeamIndia #Hockey pic.twitter.com/sEgWzcs4fz

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 30, 2021

First boxing medal for India in Tokyo 2020!   

भारत के लिए @Tokyo2020 बॉक्सिंग में पहला पदक पक्का करने वाली @LovlinaBorgohai व देशवासियों को बहुत बहुत बधाई। 🥊🥊🥊 #olympicsinhindi #Olympics @iSunilTaneja @Sanjay_onair pic.twitter.com/0RK8s5bgLJ

— Subedar Amit Panghal (@BoxerPanghal) July 30, 2021

A great morning! 

Good morning from Tokyo where #LovlinaBorgohain has assured #Ind of another #Olympics medal! #Boxing #FirstpostInTokyo #Tokyo2020

— Amit Kamath (@jestalt) July 30, 2021

Boxing

A huge roar from Lovlina as the announcer declares the winner of the bout. Yesterday was a disappointment for Indian boxing after Mary Kom’s defeat but Lovlina showed great skills and character to beat a higher ranked opponent. She had never beaten Chen Nien-chin before today.

The Chinese Taipei boxer went hard against Lovlina but the Indian trusted her gameplan and executed it to perfection. She was not overlty aggressive but she was very efficient and it resulted in a medal.  

Boxing

Medal for India! 

Lovlina Borgohain beats Chen Nien-chin in a split decision 4-1 and makes way to the semi-final.

This guarantees at least a bronze for India. Terrific boxing from Lovlina.

Boxing

Fast start by Chen Nien-chin but Lovlina shows patience and tactical superiority. The Chinese Taipei boxer is happy with her performance but judges are not impressed. Lovlina takes the second round as well in an unanimous decision.

Huge moment for India.

Boxing

Chen Nien-chin causes trouble with her footwork and the speed of her punches. Lovlina also does well with her gameplan. The Indian boxer narrowly takes the first round 3-2.

Boxing

Time for round 1. Lovlina vs Chen Nien-chin. This is for a place in the semi-finals and a sure shot medal.

Boxing

India’s Lovlina Borgohain has a chance to win a medal for India. In her 69 kg quarter-final bout, she’s up against Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei. It will be a tough challenge for the Indian against World No 3, who has a 3-0 win record against Lovlina. 

The bout will begin in a few minutes.

Athletics

India’s MP Jabir finishes last in his heat with a timing of 50.77.

First four in each heat and the next four fastest athletes advance to the semi-finals.   

Boxing

Seesondee’s speed causing all kind of troubles for Simranjit. Round 3 also goes in the Thai’s favour and she wins the bout in 5-0 unanimous decision. Simranjit’s journey in her first Olympics comes to an end. 

Boxing

Seesondee dominates the second round. Simranjit doing her best but not being aggressive enough against her opponent. The Thai boxer takes this round as well in an unanimous decision.

Boxing

Simranjit off to a cautious start. The Thai boxer goes aggressive against the Indian and as the round progresses, Seesondee lands enough punches to make an impression. And the judges think the same. Round 1 goes to Seesondee 5-0.

Boxing

Right then. Time for round 1 of Simranjit Kaur’s bout against Seesondee. Could be a tricky one for India.

Also starting soon 

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— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) July 30, 2021

Coming up next: 

Boxer Simranjit Kaur’s women’s lightweight Round of 16 bout against Thailand’s Sudaporn Seesondee.

400m hurdler MP Jabir will be in action in heat 5.

Golf – Men’s Round 2

A bogey on Anirban Lahiri’s part sees him slip down the leaderboard a little, while Udayan Mane gets a birdie on the eighth hole. 

Swimming 

Here are the latest updates:

Emma McKeon has earned another gold medal for the Australian women at the Olympic pool. McKeon touched first in the 100-meter freestyle with an Olympic-record time of 51.96 seconds, becoming only the second woman to break 52 seconds in the sprint.

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey claimed the silver in 52.27, while Aussie Cate Campbell took the bronze in 52.52. American Abbey Weitzeil was last in the eight-woman field.

Russia’s Evgeny Rylov has completed a backstroke sweep at the Tokyo Olympics. Rylov added the 200-meter backstroke title to his victory in the 100 back, winning with an Olympic-record time of 1 minute, 53.29 seconds.

The silver went to American Ryan Murphy in 1:54.15, while Britain’s Luke Greenbank grabbed the bronze in 1:54.72.

South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker has set the first individual swimming world record at the Tokyo Olympics.

She won the women’s 200-meter breaststroke with a time of 2 minutes, 18.95 seconds, breaking the mark of 2:19.11 set by Denmark’s Rikke Moller Pedersen at the 2013 world championships in Barcelona.

The United States claimed the other two medals. Lilly King set a blistering pace early in the race and held on for a silver in 2:19.92. Annie Lazor grabbed bronze in 2:20.84. – AP

Golf – Men’s Round 2

Anirban Lahiri tees off, and on the first hole, he has par. Meanwhile, Udayan Mane shoots par on holes five and six, before recording a bogey on the seventh. 

Hockey

It’s confirmed. India’s game against Ireland will start an hour late. The teams will take the field at 9.15 am IST.

The Indian women’s hockey team’s match against Ireland will be delayed 

Because of the extremely heavy rain, the start of the Ireland vs India game will be slightly delayed. We will keep you posted.

Stay tuned!#IREvIND #HaiTayyar #IndiaKaGame #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 #TokyoTogether #Cheer4India #StrongerTogether #HockeyInvites #WeAreTeamIndia #Hockey

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 30, 2021

Shooting

Manu’s total score after precision and rapid rounds is 582. There are 10 shooters above her with a better score and only top eight qualify for the final. She might come down in final rankings as one more relay of shooters left to shoot in the rapid round.  

So, India’s challenge in the event ends. Both Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat will not make it to the final.

Shooting

Oh there’s an 8 in the third series for Manu. Could prove to be costly. But she finishes on a strong note, shooting four 10s.

She’s ranked 11th and that is not enough to make it to the final.   

Shooting 

Superb start to the second series by Manu Bhaker. Seven consecutive 10s and she finishes with three 9s.

Currently, she’s ranked ninth.    

Shooting

Manu Bhaker is in action now in the 25m pistol qualification rapid round. She shoots 96 in her first series today. Seven 10s but also an 8. 

Golf – Men’s Round 2

Another bogey for Udayan Mane on the fourth hole, he’s now at +6. 

Archery

Deepika Kumari’s opponent in the quarter-final will be Korean top seed An San. She has already won two golds in Tokyo 2020 – one in the mixed event and the other one for the women’s team.

Golf – Men’s Round 2

Udayan Mane, who finished the first round at the very bottom of the rankings, has begun the second round with pars on the first three holes.

That’s that for Avinash but still a great effort to better the national record.

Avinash Sable rewrites men's 3000m Steeplechase National Record with 8:18.12 in finishing seventh in his heats. He will not make it to the final as he is the seventh fastest among those who have not secured automatic berths from two heats completed so far. #Athletics #Tokyo2020

— G Rajaraman (@g_rajaraman) July 30, 2021

Athletics

Avinash Sable finishes 7th in this heat with a timing of 8:18.12 and it’s a new national record.  

Athletics

There are three heats in the men’s 3000m steeplechase. The first three in each heat qualify for the final along with next six fastest.

Athletics

There are three heats in the men’s 3000m steeplechase. The first three in each heat qualify for the final along with next six fastest.

Athletics

There are three heats in the men’s 3000m steeplechase. The first three in each heat qualify for the final along with next six fastest.

Clutch couple! 

YES Deepika through! Just like husband Atanu Das yesterday, a 10 in the shoot off arrow. Gosh this sport is nerve wracking. #Olympics #Tokyo2020 #Archery

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) July 30, 2021

Athletics

Men’s 3000m steeplechase round 1 heat 2 has started and India’s Avinash Sable is off.

Archery

Phew, that was close. Deepika was ahead 4-2 in the match but then she tied the next one and lost the fifth set. The Russian archer shot a seven in the shoot-off and Deepika clinched the match with a superb 10. 

The Indian delivered under pressure and she will now feature in the quarter-final.  

Archery 

Deepika: 10

Ksenia: 7

Deepika wins the shoot-off and she’s through to the next round.

Archery 

Deepika: 7, 10, 8 – 25

Ksenia: 9, 10, 9 – 28

A poor set for Deepika. The Russian wins the fifth set and ties the score 5-5. We are going to a shoot-off.

Archery 

Deepika: 9, 8, 9 – 26

Ksenia: 9, 8, 9 – 26

It’s a tie. Not too good from both the archers. Deepika needed a 10 to win the set but she ends up with a 9.

Archery 

Deepika: 10, 9, 9 – 28 

Ksenia: 9, 9, 9 – 27

Deepika bounces back to win the third set and she takes the lead in the match.

Archery 

Deepika: 10, 9, 7 – 26

Ksenia: 9, 8, 10 – 27

Oh, a 7 in the final shot for Deepika and she loses the second set. The Indian started well and could’ve easily won the set. 2-2 at the moment.

Archery 

Deepika: 9, 10, 9 – 28     

Ksenia: 9, 9, 7 – 25

The Russian starts off with two 9s. Deepika also begins with a nine but hits a 10 in her next one. She finishes with a nine and takes the first set.

Archery 

Right, a big game for India and a big one for Deepika Kumari coming up. She’s up against Ksenia Perova in the in the women’s individual round of 16. This is for a place in the quarter-finals.

Shooting

Rahi ends the third series shooting 96. Again, a 7 didn’t help her at all but she finishes with four 10s.

Her total reads 573. 287 in the precision round and 286 in the rapid.   

She’s at 32nd spot and unlikely to be in the final.Two more relays to go so more shooters will be in action soon.  

Shooting

A six from Rahi in the second series! She starts off with a string of 10s but then shoots a six.

Rahi ends the series on a good note shooting fours 10s and a nine.  

Shooting

Rahi’s score after the first series today reads 96. She shoots seven 10s but an eight will not do her much help. 

Shooting

The 25m pistol women’s qualification rapid round has started. India’s Rahi Sarnobat is in the first relay and she’s off with a 9. But she shoots three 10s in the next four shots.

Golf

The round 2 of Tokyo 2020 golf competition is also underway. India’s Anirban Lahiri and Udayan S Mane will be in action soon. Lahiri, playing his second Olympics, got off to a solid start on Thursday with a 4-under 67 in the first round at the Kasumigaseki Country Club.

Shooting 

The 25m pistol women’s qualification rapid round will begin at 5.30 am. Manu Bhaker is ranked fifth after the precision round while Rahi Sarnobat is placed at 25th spot. In the rapid round, the shooters will shoot 30 shots each with three seconds per shot. The top eight shooters (aggregate scores of precision and rapid rounds) will qualify for the final, which is scheduled at 10.30 am IST.

Day 7 schedule involving Indian athletes

It’s an action packed day at the Tokyo 2020 with Indians athletes featuring in archery, shooting, hockey, equestrian, badminton, boxing, golf, sailing and athletics. 

Watch out for Deepika Kumari and Manu Bhaker as they aim for the medals today. It’s not going to be easy but it’s a possibility.

Hello and welcome to coverage of day 7 of Tokyo Olympics 2020. There could be some medals in the offing today for India so do watch this space for all latest updates from Olympics.