Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 12: Wrestler Ravi Kumar ensures a medal, India women's hockey team to fight for bronze
Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 12: Wrestler Ravi Kumar ensured India's fourth medal by advancing to the final of Men's Freestyle 57kg category. Wrestler Deepak Punia lost his semifinal of the 86kg category and will now fight for the bronze medal. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain settled for a bronze medal after losing her semifinal bout 0-5 to world no.1 Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli in the 69kg division. India's Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final of Men's javelin throw, topping the qualification table with a throw of 86.65m. The India women's hockey team went down 1-2 to Argentina in the semi-final and will now face Great Britain in a bronze medal match....Read More
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That's all for today!
That's all the action from Day 12 we had for you today. Thank you so much for joining us. We will be back tomorrow morning with the live blog of day 13. Until then, it's goodnight. CIAO!
Women's hockey: India lose to Argentina, to fight for bronze
The final whistle blows! India fall short by one goal as Argentina win the match 2-1 to enter the final. India women should keep their chin up, for it was a fabulous effort. They are still in medal contention and will play the bronze medal match against Great Britain on Friday.
PC for India with just over nine minutes left
Ever since India began pressing hard, they have appeared a lot more in control. And they have been rewarded for their aggression with a penalty corner. Takes the shot... and it's a tremendous save. India will have to wait! Full marks to the Argentinian defence.
PC, and Argentina are in the lead
Argentina kept mounting pressure on India with repeated penalty corners, and they finally convert it for a second time to take a 2-1 lead. India referred the decision, with the ball deflecting off Sushila Chanu, but replay confirmed it wasn't dangerous play. Captain Maria Noel strikes for the second time in the match. Argentina 2-1 India with 9 minutes to go before the final quarter.
India 1-1 Argentina at half-time
Argentina has been putting tremendous pressure on the Indian defence but it has responded well. Having said that, not converting a PC when they had three of those almost back to back is something India would want to work on. They can press a little harder there.
Women's hockey S/F: Argentina equalize
India couldn't hold on to their early lead for long, as Maria Noel Barrionuevo, the Argentina captain scores to level things up. Meanwhile, three penalty corners in quick succession for India, but they haven't been able to make them count.
Wrestling Update: Anshu Malik
India's Anshu Malik, who had lost her opening bout in women's 57kg category, has qualified for the repechage rounds after her opponent reached the finals. Anshu will have a shot at bronze if she wins all her repechage matches in women's 57kg.
Hockey update: India vs Argentina, women's semifinal
India are leading 1-0 at the end of the first quarters courtesey the Gurjit Kaur goal in the 2nd minute of the match.
Hockey update: India vs Argentina, women's semifinal
The Indian women's team are leading 1-0 against Argentina in the women's hockey semifinal.
Wrestling update: Deepak Punia
Deepak pushed out of the mat and it's Taylor 10-0. Now it's all over for Deepak, walked all over him, did Taylor. Deepak never got a chance there, complete technical superiority over the young Indian wrestler, once Taylor had his grip, he never let Deepak go. Deepak Punia now gets a chance at bronze
Wrestling update: Deepak Punia
Taylor gets an attack in, gets Deepak down, turns him around and Deepak is now getting turned round and round...9-0 for Taylor
Wrestling update: Deepak Punia
Again Taylor on the attack and Deepak moves out of the way but he may get a passivity warning.
Wrestling update: Deepak Punia
Straight away the American goes on the attack, starts with a move for the legs and Deepak moves out
Deepak Punia's semifinal set to begin
Ok, hearts in mouth, it's about to begin, Deepak Punia vs David Taylor for a place in the finals of the 86kg Freestyle for men
A word on the opponent
His opponent in the final, American David Taylor is not just the 2018 World Champion, but also beat the legendary Jordan Burroughs earlier this year. He's called 'magic man' for his ability to turn fights around, so Deepak has his task cut out. Perhaps we can start calling Ravi Dahiya magic man from now on
Can Deepak ensure a fifth medal for India?
Deepak grew up just a few kilometres from Bajrang Punia, India's finest wrestler, and learnt a lot from him. Remember, Ravi Dahiya, Deepak and Bajrang are all from Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi, in the news for all the wrong reasons after the stadium's icon and two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was charged with murder a few months back
Over to Deepak Punia bout
Deepak Punia was on fire in 2018, winning the world juniors, then making the semifinal of the senior world champs the same year. He's had a good start to this year as well, with a silver at the Asian championships. Can the wrestler from Jhajjar in Haryana follow his friend and colleague Ravi Dahiya to the final?
Wrestling Update
What a comeback by India's Ravi Kumar. He was trailing 2-9 in the last 3 minutes but came storming back to win the bout by fall or a take down. Ravi was trailing 7-9 when the referee signalled for a victory by fall in the India's favour.
Wrestling Update
India wrestler Ravi Kumar ensures a medal, reaches Men's 57kg final by beating Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan.
Wrestling Update
India's Ravi Kumar is leading 2-1 after the first three minutes. Important next three minutes coming up. The Indian needs more points to ensure a spot in the finals.
Wrestling: Deepak Punia's semifinal later
Deepak Punia will take on USA’s David Morris in the semifinal of Men’s Freestyle 86kg event. India have a golden chance to confirm a medal in wrestling today.
Wrestling: Ravi Kumar's semifinal up next
India’s Ravi Kumar will be up against Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan in semifinal of Men’s Freestyle 57kg. The winner will qualify for the finals and confirm a medal.
Table Tennis update
China kept alive its chances of maintaining an undefeated Olympic teams table tennis record when its women's and men's teams easily beat their respective opponents in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
In the men's team, China's Ma Long, Xu Xin and Fan Zhendong seized the match against South Korean paddlers Jeoung Youngsik, Lee Sangsu and Jang Woojin with a strong 3-0 win.
Earlier, the Chinese women's trio of Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu breezed into the final with a 3-0 win over Germany.
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COMING UP SOON FOR INDIAN CONTINGENT
2:45 PM IST: Ravi Kumar Men's Freestyle 57kg Semi-Final
2:45 PM IST: Deepika Punia Men's Freestyle 87kg Semi-Final
3:30 PM IST: India vs Argentina Women's Hockey Semi-Final
Karate ready for Olympic debut
The history of karate’s journey to the Olympics would make a pretty good backstory for a martial arts movie.
Generations of determined athletes have collectively spent half a century training, studying and working toward their goal, overcoming setbacks and patiently honing their martial art for the big moment.
This epic quest finally ends Thursday when some of the brightest talents in modern karate step onto the tatami at the Nippon Budokan to begin three historic days of competition in its Olympic debut.
“Nothing will be the same for karate after Tokyo,” said Antonio Espinós, the president of the World Karate Foundation and a prime force behind its Olympic addition.
Boxing update
Cuba's Arlen Lopez won his second Olympic gold medal on Wednesday as he taught Britain's Ben Whittaker a boxing lesson in the final of the men's light-heavyweight in Tokyo.
The 28-year-old Lopez, who won middleweight gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, was surprisingly only a split-points winner, having been the aggressor and clearly better boxer throughout the three rounds.
Lopez fell to his knees and banged on the floor when he was named the victor, while Whittaker quickly left the ring with his hands over his face.
Skateboarding update
Making it three gold medals from three events, with just one more left to go, Sakura Yosozumi led a Japanese 1-2 in the women's park event on Wednesday, solidifying the host country’s dominance in the sport’s Olympic debut.
Kokona Hiraki took silver and, at 12 years old, became Japan’s youngest ever Olympic medalist. Sky Brown, already a skating superstar at 13, prevented a Japanese medal sweep by taking the bronze, making her the youngest person to win a medal for Britain at the Olympics.
Yosozumi won with a trick-filled first run that scored 60.09, making her the only competitor to break 60 points in the event at the Ariake Urban Sports Park.
Golf update- ROUND 1
After ROUND 1, India's Aditi Ashok is tied 2nd with USA's Nelly Korda, while Diksha Dagar is T55th with two other golfers.
A QUICK LOOK AT THE MEDAL TABLE
Sailing update
Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan of Australia stormed to victory in the medal race to take gold for Australia in the men's 470 sailing class at the Enoshima Yacht Harbour on Wednesday.
After a thrilling battle for silver, Sweden's Anton Dahlberg and Fredrik Bergstrom came out on top while Jordi Xammar and Nicolas Rodriguez Garcia-Paz picked up the bronze for Spain.
What's next for India?
2:45 PM IST: Ravi Kumar Men's Freestyle 57kg Semi-Final
2:45 PM IST: Deepika Punia Men's Freestyle 87kg Semi-Final
3:30 PM IST: India vs Argentina Women's Hockey Semi-Final
BRONZE FOR INDIA
Lovlina Borgohain, despite losing the semifinal bout 0-5, settles for bronze, adding a third medal to India's tally at Tokyo 2020.
India now has two bronze medals along with a silver
IT'S OFFICIAL
Winner by unanimous decision, in red, Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli.
Busenaz entered the ring with a Ronaldo-like jump, and exited it jumping around like a tigress in the final few seconds of the bout. What swagger! It was a unanimous decision in the end, and one could hardly argue with that. Lovlina was always up against it, and tried her best to nullify the aggression of the Turkish world champion. But it lasted till the first around. After that, Busenaz was simply all over the Indian. But a bronze medal nonetheless, which still is a significant achievement from this boxer from Assam
ROUND 3
Lovlina needs to knock Busenaz out. It's that simple.
Busenaz taking it slow, happy to use the ring and move around.
Busenaz is pushed to the ropes but she manages to sneak in an inside hook. Referee does a standing count to check if Lovlina is okay.
THAT'S A MASSIVE JAB! And Lovlina is visibly shook. But the Indian is braving it out. Busenaz is doing a lot of damage with the left-hand hook but the Indian responds with the right hand.
ROUND 3 IS OVER AND WE KNOW THE RESULT! WE AWAIT OFFICIAL COMFIRMATION
ROUND 2- Busenaz wins R2 5-0
Busenaz begins the round with a sweeping right hand and then follows it up with a left hand. She lands two more jabs and Lovlina is forced to defend.
Next, a big right hand from Lovlina but Busenaz responds with a right-hand punch of her's.
WOW! Busenaz is ruling the roost here. Lovlina leaves herself open for that one moment and that is enough for Busenaz to pounce at her.
A clean right hand landed by Busenaz and she ends the round with another right hand.
ROUND 2 IS OVER! Busenaz wins R1 5-0 AND ONE POINT IS DEDUCTED FROM BOGORHAIN'S TALLY!
Busenaz now clearly stamping her authority on the bout. The Indian is trying her best to stay close, but it's too much quality she has to deal with. A perfect 20 so far for Busenas. Lovlina all but out of it, you'd think.
ROUND 1: Busenaz wins R1 5-0
Borgohain pushes Busenaz to the ropes and the referee intervenes.
A great right-hand jab from Lovlina but Busenaz responds with a flurry of body blows. One thing is clear, Lovlina isn't going to hold back.
Busenaz takes the Indian to the rope before landing a big right hand.
Busenaz blocks Lovlina's right hand, finds the opening and then lands a powerful jab on the Indian. She is defending and attacking.
Lovlina gets the last warning.
Another right hand from Busenaz before she misses a second sweeping right hand. Busenaz now cranking it up. A lot better. WOW! The world champion gets the better of Lovlina in the last few seconds. A flurry of jabs. Round 1 is over!
Busenaz began the bout by pouncing towards Lovlina. The Indian weathered it for a while, but in the end the Turkish world champion cranked it up, like she usually does. She takes it 5-0
CAN SHE SCRIPT HISTORY?
Can Lovlina beat the world no.1 to become the first Indian boxer to make the final? let's find out
OUT COME THE BOXERS
Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli, the reigning world champion and the top seed, walks out first. She is in the red corner
Next, out comes Lovlina Borgohain in the blue corner.
The previous bout is over, time for Lovlina
The ongoing semifinals bout between Bulgaria and Japan in the 48-51kg category is over. It's not time for the much-awaited bout of Lovlina Borgohain
Lovlina Borgohain in action very soon
We're minutes away from the Lovlina bout. Having already assured herself, and the country, of a bronze medal, the boxer from Assam will be looking to go all out to change the colour of the medal. But she faces a difficult challenge in the form of Turkey’s Busenaz Surmeneli, the 2019 world champion in the category, for a place in the final.
15 minutes to go
Just 15 more minutes to go before boxer Lovlina Borgohain takes on Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli in the semifinals of the 69kg division. The bout begins at 11 AM. We will be bringing you all the action. You do not want to miss this one
Skateboarding update
The Olympic debut of skateboarding is turning out to be an all-Japanese affair.
Making it three gold medals from three events, with just one more left to go, Sakura Yosozumi led a Japanese 1-2 in the women's park event on Wednesday, solidifying the host country’s dominance in the sport’s Olympic debut.
Kokona Hiraki took silver and, at 12 years old, became Japan’s youngest ever Olympic medalist. Sky Brown of Britain, already a skating superstar at 13, prevented a Japanese medal sweep by taking the bronze.
Yosozumi won with a trick-filled first run that scored 60.09, making her the only competitor to break 60 points in the event at the Ariake Urban Sports Park.
McLaughlin breaks own WR
Sydney McLaughlin has won the 400 metres hurdles event to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics. She has broken her own world record by clocking a time of 51.46 seconds on Wednesday, beating Dalilah Muhammad in a thrilling Tokyo Olympics final.
Deepak Punia reaches semis
Deepak Punia beats China's Lin Zushen in Men's freestyle 86kg wresting 1/4 Final. He advances to the semi-final with a scoreline of 6-3. The score was tied 3-3 until the final seconds when Deepak scored the winning points just as the buzzer sounded.
Ravi Kumar enters semis
Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar beats Georgi Vangelov of Bulgaria, advances to the semi-final in Men's Freestyle 57kg by technical superiority (14-4).
Ravi Kumar takes 6-0 lead
India's Ravi Kumar has got off to a brilliant start. He has taken a 6-0 lead at the halfway mark against Georgi Vangelov of Bulgaria in Men's Freestyle 57kg 1/4 final. 3 minutes to go
Deepak leads
Deepak Punia is leading his bout 1-0 against Lin Zushen after the first 3 minutes.
Up next: Deepak Punia's next bout
India's medal hope Deepak Punia is facing China's Lin Zushen in Men's freestyle 86kg wresting 1/4 Final. Bout has started.
Up next: Ravi Kumar's next bout
India wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya is facing Bulgaria's Georgi Vangelov in Men's Men's Freestyle 57kg 1/4 Final. Bout about to start.