Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates Day 15: Reetika Hooda Still In Medal Contention Despite Quarter-Final Loss. Here’s How

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: Reetika Hooda not out yet!

Reetika Hooda lost her quarter-final bout but she still remains in medal contention at Paris Olympics. This is because Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan, to whom Reetika lost to in the quarter-finals, is just one win away from final. If Aiperi Medet win her semi-final bout which is starting in just few minutes, Reetika will get an opportunity to fight for bronze through the repechage.

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: Here is the official statement –

The ad hoc division of CAS has extended time till 6-00 p.m. on August 11, 2024, for the Sole Abritator Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling and the International Olympic Committee to issue a decision. The reasoned order will be issued at a later date.

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: The verdict is deferred!

We have an official word. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has deferred its decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for silver to August 11, 9:30pm IST.

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: The CAS’ deadline is over!

The deadline set by Court of Arbitration for Sport for its verdict on the Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for silver has already ended. It was 9:30pm IST. Here is the official release from CAS –

Paris Olympics Live: Neeraj’s blunt take on Vinesh’s appeal

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is keeping his fingers crossed for wrestler Vinesh Phogat as she awaits a verdict on her appeal against disqualification from the Games but at the same time, he is also hoping that “people don’t forget what she did for the country” if the decision is not in her favour. Read in detail

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: Fans eagerly waiting for the final verdict!

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: The wait continues!!!

We are somewhat around one hour away from the deadline time for the verdict to be announced. The Court of Arbitration for Sport is taking its time before announcing the verdict. Whatever be the final decision, it is definitely going to be remembered for a long time in India’s Olympic history. Though the chances are highly unlikely, let’s hope it comes in favour of India.

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: CAS’ ruling on Vinesh awaited!

The entire India is eagerly waiting for the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling on the Vinesh Phogat weight row. The deadline for the verdict to be announced is 9:30pm IST. This means we can have a final announcement in the case anytime soon. Stay conncted for all the updates!

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Weightlifting: Liu wins China’s 34th gold!

China’s Liu Huanhua wins gold in Men’s 102kg weightlifting after lifting a combined 406kg. The medal took China to the top of the Paris Olympics medals tally with 34 goals.

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Cycling: German team wins hearts!

Ese Ukpeseraye was given a late entry into the women’s sprint and Keirin events after arriving in Paris with the Nigerian delegation, but due to the “short notice” given over her inclusion in the events, she didn’t have a specialist track bike to compete. However, the German team offered her a bike which allowed Ukpeseraye to compete in both road and track events

Special thanks to the German track team for providing @Ese_Ukpeseraye with a track bike after she received a late call up for the Keirin and Sprint events at #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/xUj2LX7wzg

— CANYON//SRAM Racing & CANYON//SRAM Generation (@WMNcycling) August 7, 2024

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Basketball: Jokic’s viral gesture!

Nikola Jokic shook hands with EVERY German coach and player before celebrating with his team

True sportsmanship.

(via @jshchnz)
pic.twitter.com/aWsUzSRDO3

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 10, 2024

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Basketball: Serbia clinch bronze!

Serbian win the bronze medal in Men’s Basketball after beating world champions Germany 93-83. The 2016 silver medallists return to the podium thanks to Nikola Jokić’s triple-double, the fifth in Olympic basketball history.

SVI ZA JEDNOG, JEDAN ZA SVI

SERBIA CLAIM THE BRONZE! #Paris2024 x #Basketball pic.twitter.com/U2GmQ0dkpo

— FIBA (@FIBA) August 10, 2024

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: Reetika loses Last 8 bout!

Kyzy scored her passivity point in the second round and beats Reetika by virtue of scoring the last point in the match. Reetika will now have to rely on repechage if Kyzy reaches the final. 

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: Reetika leads!

Reetika with a narrow 1-0 lead after the end of the first Round, with the Kyrgyzstani wrestler being cautioned for passivity.

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: Action starts!

Reetika Hooda’s 76kg wrestling quarterfinal bout against A Medet Kyzy (Kyrgyzstan) begins

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wrestling: Reetika in action soon!

Reetika Hooda’s 76kg wrestling quarterfinal bout against A Medet Kyzy (Kyrgyzstan) to start soon. A place in the final up for grabs.

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wresling: Reetika in action next!

The time for Reetika’s quarterfinal bout Women’s 76kg bout is out. She will be in action at 4:15 PM against Kyrgyzstan’s Aiperi Medit Kyzy.

Paris Olympics Live 2024, Wresling: Romanian wrestler injured!

Romania’s Catalina Axente seems badly injured following an awkward landing during her bout against USA’s Kennedy Alexis Blades, who tossed her with a German suplex. It was definitely unintentional from the American, who seemed worried after Axente’s injury. The medics were quick to attend the Romanian grappler.

This is a very sad sight. Looks like the injury is very serious.

Axente Catalina of Romania being carried on the stretcher. #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/wrQgC1Iqct

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) August 10, 2024

Olympics Live: Who is Aiperi Medet Kyzy?

Reetika Hooda will take on Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the Women’s 76kg quarterfinals. Kyzy, 25, won the bronze medal at 2023 World Championships in Belgrade. She also won the Asian Games gold medal last year in Hangzhou, and is also seeded number one in the 76kg draw. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Wrestling: Reetika eases into Last 8!

A stunning display from Reetika! A great effort from the Indian grappler as she defeats 8th seed, Bernadett Nagy, in the round of 16 in the women’s freestyle 76kg category. She will now take on top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the quarterfinals.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Wrestling: Reetika on the charge!

A brilliant leg take-down from Reetika sees her score two more points in the second round. She now leads Bernadett Nagy 6-2. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Wrestling: Reetika leads!

A couple fine takedowns from Reetika sees her take a 4-0 lead against Hungary’s Bernadett Nagy in the Women’s Freestyle 76kg 1/8 Final bout

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Wrestling: Reetika’s bout starts!

Wrestler Reetika Hooda’s Women’s Freestyle 76kg 1/8 Final bout against Hungary’s Bernadett Nagy starts

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Basketball: Serbia lead at End of Q1!

End of the first quarter in this bronze medal game between Germany and Serbia. 21-30 in favour of the Serbians. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Basketball: Serbia lead in Q1!

Serbia have a narrow lead over Germany in the men’s bronze medal match. They lead 16:10 with roughly five minutes of action left in the first quarter.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Wrestling: All we know about Vinesh’s case!

Vinesh had made two appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). While her first appeal for was rejected, where she had requested to allow her compete in the gold medal match, due to paucity of time. Her second appeal, which was to given a joint silver, was accepted. A verdict on the same is expected to be revealed later today at 9:30 by CAS, who have appointed a sole member ad hoc panel to see into the Indian grappler’s request.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Basketball: Bronze medal match underway!

It’s Germany vs Serbia for bronze in Men’s Basketball event. The gold medal match will be held later today between France and defending champions USA. That will start around 1 AM IST.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda in action soon!

We are just around an hour away from the start of Reetika Hooda’s Round of 16 bout in Women’s 76kg wrestling event. She will take on Hungary’s Bernadett Nagy. This will be the 4th match on Mat B, with the action kicking off at 2:30 PM.

Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE: Big update on Vinesh judgement

Big update regarding the CAS judgement on Vinesh Phogat – The time limit for the panel to give their decision has been extended by 24 hours and the judgement will come by 9:30 PM (IST) today.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Men’s Maration champion

Ethiopian Tamirat Tola delivered a masterclass in solo front running to win the Olympic men’s marathon in Paris on Saturday as Eliud Kipchoge’s bid for a third gold went up in smoke. Tola clocked an Olympic record of 2hr 06min 26sec for victory, finishing 21 seconds ahead of Belgium’s Bashir Abdi. Kenya’s Benson Kipruto rounded out the podium, a further 13sec adrift.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Nadeem’s rewards

Arshad Nadeem has catapulted to Pakistan sporting hall of fame, as he smashed the Olympic record twice in the javelin throw final at Paris Olympics 2024, en route to clinching gold. A look at everything that he is set to receive as reward for winning the medal.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Refugee Olympic Team member disqualified!

Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Games, was disqualified after displaying the words “Free Afghan Women” on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition’s pre-qualifiers on Friday.

Talash, now resides in Spain, took to the floor with a powerful message, wearing a light blue cape emblazoned with the words “Free Afghan Women” in large white letters.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Heroes welcome!

The Olympic bronze medal winning Indian men’s hockey team including captain Harmanpreet Singh arrived from Paris in New Delhi on Saturday morning. India defeated Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match, and were greeted by the fans at the airport. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is expected to travel back to Paris after being named the joint flag-bearer for the closing ceremony alongside Manu Bhaker.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: India awaits verdict on Vinesh!

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)’s one-member Ad-hoc panel is expected to announce the verdict on Vinesh’s appeal later today. The Indian grappler had requested to be awarded a joint-silver, following her disqualification from the 50kg event. The CAS said it will announce the decision before the end of the Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Aman’s close escape!

Aman Sehrawat, India’s youngest Olympic bronze medal winning grappler, had to shed 4.5 kilograms of bodyweight in a stipulated time of 10 hours before mandatory second day weigh-in to qualify for the 57 kg bout.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika in action soon!

Grappler Aman Sehrawat provided a bronze medal to India in wrestling at the ongoing Paris Olympics but the focus will now shift to Reetika Hooda, who will be competing in the women’s freestyle 76kg.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Verdict on Vinesh’s appeal soon!

Vinesh Phogat’s hearing came to a conclusion on Friday. The star Indian grappler was available online for it. Vinesh’s lawyer Harish Salve said that the disqualification is wrong.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Hello!

Hello and welcome to our Paris Olympics Day 15 coverage. The focus firmly remains on Vinesh Phogat’s verdict. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to give a verdict on Vinesh’s request of being awarded a silver. Later in the day, wrestler Reetika Hooda will compete in Women’s 76kg, where she will take on Hungary’s Bernadett Nagy in the pre-quarterfinals.