India has only earned a total of three medals, all bronze, in the Paris Olympic Games so far. However, two silver medals can be assured today. The Indian contingent continues its wait for the fourth medal from the Paris Olympic Games 2024, with only shooters managing to secure three bronze medals so far. Manu Bhaker played a significant role in two of those three medals, while Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale delivered brilliant performances to ensure that shooters earn India three medals from the Olympic Games.
However, India faced disappointment in badminton and boxing, with none of the players managing to secure a medal. On Tuesday (August 11), India can be assured of two silver medals if certain results go the country’s way.
Hockey
While Tokyo Games’ gold medal-winner Neeraj Chopra will begin his qualification round today, India’s medal hopes also hinge on hockey and wrestling. The men’s hockey team will face Germany in the semi-final, aiming to assure the nation of at least a silver medal by winning the match and qualifying for the all-important gold medal contest.
- Men’s semi-final – India vs Germany – 10:30 PM
Wrestling
In wrestling, India will have their marquee performer, Vinesh Phogat, in action, starting with her round of 16 match. The grappler takes on Yui Susaki of Japan in her first match today. A victory will advance her to the quarter-final, and she could also compete in her semi-final match today. If Vinesh secures victories in all three potential matches, she will assure India of at least a silver medal in wrestling.
- Women’s 50kg round of 16 – Vinesh Phogat vs Yui Susaki – 2:44 PM
- Women’s 50kg quarter-final – subject to Vinesh Phogat’s qualification
- Women’s 50kg semi-final – subject to Vinesh Phogat’s qualification
The Indian contingent’s tally would have looked much more impressive had certain athletes managed to convert their 4th place finishes into a podium spot. India has already had as many as five 4th-place finishes in the Paris Games, with two of them coming in shooting, two in badminton, and one in archery.
