India at Olympics 2024 Schedule Today: Check Full List of Indian Athletes in Action on August 8 in Paris With Time in IST
After one of the biggest heartbreaks in Indian sports history – Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification, India missed out on a certain medal. But the country will have two medal events scheduled on August 8 including golden boy Neeraj Chopra and Indian Hockey Team. Check out Indian athlete’s complete schedule on August 8 at Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics 2024: Check India's Schedule on August 8 With Time in IST: All eyes were on Vinesh Phogat who delivered extraordinary performances winning three bouts on a single day. She ensured a medal for India but hours before her final match, she was disqualified after weighing 150 grams more than permissible weight. The heartbreak didn’t end there as multiple Indian athletes crashed out of their respective matches leaving India medal-less on day 12 at the Paris Olympics. But India will have a chance to add to their tally as two of the biggest medal contenders from the country will be in action on August 8. Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Geeta and Ritu Phogat Launch 'Give Vinesh Silver' Campaign On Social Media in Support Of Disqualified Star Wrestler.
Talking about matches on August 8, the biggest matches on the day will be the medal matches in Athletics and Hockey. 2020 Medal winners – Neeraj Chopra and India Men’s Hockey Team will be in action and they will look to defend their titles. The India Men’s Hockey Team will play against Spain for a bronze medal, while Neeraj Chopra will compete against seven other athletes for a podium finish. Athletes who competed on August 7 - Jyothi Yarraji, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will also be in action to better their performance. Novak Djokovic to Donate Money Received for Winning Gold Medal at Paris Olympics 2024 to Various Serbian Charitable Organisations.
India's Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule on August 8
| Sport | Event | Athletes | Time (in IST) |
| Golf | Women’s Individual Stroke Play Round 2 | Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar | 12:30 PM |
| Athletics | Women’s 100m Hurdles Repechage Round | Jyothi Yarraji | 02:05 PM |
| Wrestling | Men’s Freestyle 57kg 1/8 Final | Aman Sehrawat | 02:30 PM |
| Wrestling | Women’s Freestyle 57kg 1/8 Final | Anshu Malik | 02:30 PM |
| Hockey | Men’s Bronze Medal Match | India vs Spain | 05:30 PM |
| Athletics | Men’s Javelin Throw Final | Neeraj Chopra | 11:55 PM |
With multiple two strong medal contenders from India in action, the country will be hoping to add to their medal tally. Wrestlers Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik will be in action for the first time and could play further rounds on the same day if they win their respective bouts.
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