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While Indian Olympic Association (IOA) fights for Vinesh Phogat’s silver medal after the latter was disqualified for overweighing by 100 grams from her gold medal match, India’s Aman Sehrawat scripted history as he became the youngest Indian Olympic medalist on Friday. Sehrawat dominated his Puerto Rico opponent, winning a bronze by 13-5 margin in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling.
In this article, we will go through all the big news that took place on Friday, August 9 at the Paris 2024.
Athletics
Indian men’s and women’s relay teams fail to qualify for final
In a disappointing turn of events, the Indian men’s and women’s relay teams failed to qualify for the 4x400 m final. On Friday, August 9, both relay teams failed to make it to the top 3 of their respective heats, and thus, couldn’t qualify for the finale. While the Indian men’s relay team finished fifth in heat 2 of the first round, the women’s team finished at eighth.
Arshad Nadeem sets new Olympic record with monstrous 92.97m throw
Late on Thursday night, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem surpassed India's 'Golden Boy' and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra to clinch a gold in men's javelin throw at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Nadeem etched his name in history books, setting an Olympic record with his monstrous 92.97m throw at the Stade de France, which came in his second attempt.
Neeraj Chopra reveals groin injury concerns after silver medal win
Neeraj Chopra after missing out on his gold at 2024 Paris Olympics, opened up on his injury struggles. Neeraj said, “The last two or three years were not so good for me. I’m always injured. I’m training, I’m not doing a lot of throws because of my groin (injury) I really tried hard, but I have to work on my injury (staying injury-free) and technique.”
WATCH: PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning silver in Paris
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, congratulated Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world champion, for winning a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024. PM Modi spoke to Neeraj Chopra about how he made India proud once again on the world stage, while lauding the sportsman spirit of her mother.
Hockey
Hockey India announces cash prize for Paris Olympics bronze medallists
The Indian hockey team on Thursday, August 8 clinched bronze, beating Spain 2-1 at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir. Following their bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics 2024, Hockey India declared INR 15 Lakh prize money to each player who was part of the Paris Olympics 2024, whereas the support staff will be awarded INR 7.5 Lakh each.
WATCH: PM Narendra Modi talks to Indian hockey team after bronze medal win
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian hockey team for winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. India, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh, took down Spain in the bronze-medal match in Paris with the scoreline of 2-1. n their conversation over a phone call, PM Modi addressed Harmanpreet as Sarpanch Sahab and said that the team has made the entire country proud.
Argentina beat Belgium in shoot-out to win women's hockey bronze at Paris 2024
Argentina clinched its sixth medal in seven Olympic competitions on Friday, August 9 in Paris, outlasting Belgium in a shoot-out to grab the country's third-ever bronze. After a 2-2 draw, Sofia Cairo scored the winner to secure a 3-1 shootout victory for Argentina's sixth medal from the last seven Games.
Wrestling
Harish Salve to represent IOA in Vinesh Phogat’s plea hearing by CAS
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who appealed for a silver medal with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) after being disqualified for overweighing at the Paris Olympics, is set to get the result after her plea is schedule to be heard on Friday, August 9 at 12:30 pm IST. Reportedly, Harish Salve, India’s top lawyer is set to represent IOA at the CAS.
Aman Sehrawat wins bronze medal in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling
Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won bronze medal in the men's 57kg freestyle wrestling on Friday, August 9. The Indian wrestler took down Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico in the bronze medal match. Sehrawat gained an early lead in the bout and maintained it throughout the contest. With this, Aman took down his rival 13-5 in a thrilling contest.
Egyptian wrestler arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at Paris'24
An Egyptian Olympic wrestler Mohamed ‘Kesho’ Ibrahim has been arrested at Paris Olympics 2024 for an alleged sexual assault. The French Police arrested the grappler in the early hours of Friday, August 9, outside of a cafe in Paris. According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the wrestler was arrested for allegedly touching another customer’s back inappropriately.
Others
PR Sreejesh joins Manu Bhaker as India’s flagbearers at closing ceremony
On Friday, August 9, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) named star Indian goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh as India’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony at 2024 Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to take on Sunday, August 11. He will be joined by India’s two-time Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker, who etched history by becoming first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.
Sachin Tendulkar backs Vinesh Phogat as wrestler awaits CAS verdict
Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar demanded for justice and silver medal to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified on the day of her gold-medal match at Paris Olympics 2024. Sachin Tendulkar has voiced his opinion and said that the Indian was robbed of her well-deserved silver. He said that Phogat's disqualification was not fair and demanded that silver should be given to her.
