India has a packed schedule today with multiple crucial matches across various sports. From table tennis to athletics and wrestling, Indian athletes will be competing for top spots and aiming for medals.
Table Tennis: India vs China (1:30 PM)
India’s men’s table tennis team, featuring Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai, and Manav Thakkar, will take on top-seeded China in the round of 16. The Chinese team includes Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Wang Chuqin, who are strong favorites for the gold medal.
Athletics: Javelin Throw Qualification
- Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena (1:50 PM and 3:20 PM): Kishore Jena will start his qualification round at 1:50 PM in group A. Neeraj Chopra will follow in group B at 3:20 PM. Both athletes need to meet the qualification standard of 84m or rank among the top 12 throwers to advance to the final.
- Kiran Pahal (2:50 PM): Kiran Pahal will compete in the women’s 400m repechage round. The winners of each repechage round, along with the next two fastest athletes, will qualify for the semifinal.
Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat (3:00 PM onwards)
Vinesh Phogat will compete in the women’s 50kg freestyle pre-quarterfinals. The quarterfinals and semifinals will also be held today, so Vinesh will aim to secure her place in the medal rounds.
Table Tennis: India vs USA/Germany (6:30 PM onwards)
India’s women’s table tennis team, comprising Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra, and Archana Kamath, will face either the USA or Germany in the quarterfinal. The team earned their spot by defeating fourth-seed Romania.
Hockey: India vs Germany (10:30 PM)
India’s men’s hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, will play against Germany in the semifinal. The team aims to make history by reaching the final.
Today’s Schedule
| Time | Event | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Table Tennis: Men’s Team Round of 16 | India vs China |
| 1:50 PM | Athletics: Men’s Javelin Throw | Kishore Jena (Group A) |
| 2:50 PM | Athletics: Women’s 400m Repechage | Kiran Pahal |
| 3:00 PM | Wrestling: Women’s 50kg Freestyle | Vinesh Phogat (Pre-quarterfinals) |
| 3:20 PM | Athletics: Men’s Javelin Throw | Neeraj Chopra (Group B) |
| 6:30 PM | Table Tennis: Women’s Team Quarterfinal | India vs USA/Germany |
| 10:30 PM | Hockey: Men’s Semifinal | India vs Germany |
India’s athletes are set for a thrilling day of competitions, and fans will be eagerly watching to see how they perform in these critical matches and events.
