The highlight of the day is undoubtedly the men's javelin throw final where defending champion Neeraj Chopra will be aiming to retain his gold medal. This high-stakes event is scheduled for 11:55 PM IST.
The day kicks off with India's golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar in action, followed by Jyothi Yarraji's attempt to qualify for the women's 100m hurdles final.
Wrestling fans will be glued to their screens as Aman Sehrawat and Anshu Malik begin their campaigns in the men's and women's 57kg freestyle respectively. Both wrestlers have the potential to progress to the later rounds, which will take place in the evening.
Finally, the Indian men's hockey team will battle it out for the bronze medal against Spain.Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: signing off
Will see you tomorrow with more action
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Javelin Throw - Final Top-5 Standings
Javelin Throw - Final Top-5 Standings
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Neeraj Chopra wins silver, claims second successive Olympic medal Neeraj Chopra missed out on defending his Olympic gold after finishing behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who threw his spear to a massive distance of 92.97m.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
4th foul by Neeraj Chopra out of 5 attempts.
- Just one more attempt left for Neeraj to win the Gold.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
2nd consecutive foul by Neeraj Chopra.
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) August 8, 2024
- 3 fouls so far with 2 more attempts to go. ??
He looks very angry and nervous at the same time
Chin up Champion you have made us proud#NeerajChopra pic.twitter.com/gqFuYteBU7
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
2nd consecutive foul by Neeraj Chopra.
- 3 fouls so far with 2 more attempts to go.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Neeraj Chopra fouled his third attempt
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Arshad Nadeem third Attempt 88.72m
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Neeraj Chopra throws 89.45m in his second throw he is behind Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan throw 92.97m new Olympic record
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Neeraj Chopra has fouled his first throw
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan Fouled his first throw pic.twitter.com/uvvA46qsL7
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) August 8, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Julian Weber of Germany also fouled his first throw, he is one of the strong contenders for the medal
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Arshad Nadeem Fouled his first throw
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch throws 80.15m in his first attempt.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Men's Javelin Throw Final
Star Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra in action in men's javelin throw final. He has been seen practicing throws ahead of the event.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Neeraj Chopra after qualification round
In the final, everyone has a different mindset and different situation. It will be a good competition. Whoever qualifies automatically is the best in preparation.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: PRIZE MONEY FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS...!!!!
PRIZE MONEY FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS...!!!!
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) August 8, 2024
- Hockey India announces 15 Lakhs for each player & 7.5 Lakhs for all support staff for creating history at Paris. ?#HockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/Q5NWQiFjo3
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: PRIZE MONEY FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS...!!!!
- Hockey India announces 15 Lakhs for each player & 7.5 Lakhs for all support staff for creating history in Paris. ?
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Wrestling (Men's 57kg Freestyle Semis)
Aman Sehrawat lost to Rei Higuchi of Japan by 10-0 technical superiority
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Wrestling (Men's 57kg Freestyle)
The men's 57kg freestyle semi-final between Aman Sehrawat and Rei Higuchi of Japan is underway.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Hockey (Men's bronze medal match)
GOALL!!!! 3rd PC for India with skipper Harmanpreet Singh strikes to make it 2-1.
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) August 8, 2024
INDIA 2-1 SPAIN#HarmanpreetSingh #Hockey #Olympics2024Paris pic.twitter.com/4yUjhHqqiT
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Hockey (Men's bronze medal match)
GOALL!!!! 3rd PC for India with skipper Harmanpreet Singh strikes to make it 2-1.
INDIA 2-1 SPAIN
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Hockey (Men's bronze medal match)
32' PC for India after they ask for a video referral.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Harmanpreet Captain, Leader, Legend
- Harmanpreet scored in 1st match
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) August 8, 2024
- Harmanpreet scored in 2nd match
- Harmanpreet scored in 3rd match
- Harmanpreet scored in 5th match
- Harmanpreet scored in Quarter Final
- Harmanpreet scored in Semi Final
- Harmanpreet scored in Bronze Medal match
Captain, Leader, Legend pic.twitter.com/9M4FQflfr2
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Hockey (Men's bronze medal match)
Hockey (Men's bronze medal match)
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) August 8, 2024
HALF TIME!!
INDIA 1-1 SPAIN
Come on India!#HockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/iIrRSRDNUp
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: INDIA 1-1 SPAIN
HALF-TIME!!! India-Spain go into the break with a 1-1 scoreline. What a comeback by the Indian team as they score an equalizer via PC in the dying minutes before the breather.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Hockey (Men's bronze medal match)
GOALL!!!! Second PC for India with 21 seconds left on the clock and skipper Harmanpreet Singh strikes to make it 1-1.
INDIA 1-1 SPAIN
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Hockey (Men's bronze medal match)
18' GOAL!!! Spain go 1-0 ahead via penalty stroke. Marc Miralles slots the ball into the top left corner and Sreejesh anticipates it well but could not stop the shot.
INDIA 0-1 SPAIN
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 Live Updates, Aug 8: Aman Sehrawat into semi-finals
AMAN SEHRAWAT INTO THE Semi-Finals. ??
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) August 8, 2024
He won by Technical superiority 11-0 against World Champion Zelimkhan Abakarov
- Complete dominance, medal hopes on for India.#amansherawat#wrestling #OlympicChampion pic.twitter.com/CWtxhUj6IS
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