Paris Olympic Games 2024, Day 5 Live Updates: Carlos Alcaraz Breaks In 2nd Set; Lovlina Borgohain 1 Win Away From Medal

31.07.2024 - 13:47 sports.ndtv.com

Olympics 2024 Day 5 Live Updates: Top-seed Carlos Alcaraz is cruising in his men's singles tennis pre-quarterfinals clash against Roman Safiullin, taking the first set 6-4.

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain is one win away from securing a medal after advancing to the quarterfinals of the women's 76kg category.

In archery, Deepika Kumari reached the Round of 16 after registering a comfortable 6-2 win over Quinty Roeffen of the Netherlands.

Shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu advanced to the Round of 16 of the men's and women's singles' draw at Paris Olympics. Sen defeated third seed Jonatan Christie in straight sets after Sindhu had won her much-easier tie against Estonia's Kuuba Kristina.

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Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra apologised to the fans for not winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, had to settle for a silver this time, with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem taking the gold with a Games record throw of 92.97m. Despite becoming the only Indian track and field athlete to win multiple Olympic medals, Neeraj remains humble as ever. In a viral video, he was seen apologising to the fans after failing to defend his javelin throw crown.

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Neeraj Chopra once again provided a silver lining to India's campaign at the Olympics by winning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Games. The star athlete threw a season best distance of 89.45m to take home the silver in javelin throw. Neeraj has been one of the most consistent athletes for India winning medals at all major events including the World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Refugee Olympic Team Athlete Disqualified For "Free Afghan Women" Message

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, who 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. The 21-year-old's protest was aimed at drawing global attention to the plight of women under Taliban rule in her homeland. However, her routine against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands ended in controversy when breaking's governing body, the World DanceSport Federation, announced her disqualification for violating Olympic rules prohibiting political statements on the field of play.

'Give Vinesh Phogat Silver': Olympic Gold Medallist's Plea On Paris Olympics Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat was just one win away from winning a historic Olympic gold but the wrestler was disqualified for being overweight at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. Vinesh, who was competing in the 50kg freestyle category, was found to be 100 grams overweight ahead of her gold medal match and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to disqualify her from the event. The decision received mixed reaction from experts and former Olympic gold medalist wrestler Jordan Burroughs took to social media to weigh in on the subject. Burroughs said that there should changes made to the rules of wrestling at the Olympics and even demanded a silver medal for Vinesh.

"Can't Say What's Right Or Wrong": Lovlina Borgohain On Boxing Points System After Olympics Exit

Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain crashed out of the Paris Olympics after losing to China's Li Qian in the women's 75kg quarterfinal at North Paris Arena on Sunday. With Lovlina's 1-4 split result, India failed to win any medals in boxing events in Paris. Following her loss, Lovlina spoke to IANS and expressed her disappointment for not being able to recreate her heroics from the previous edition. “I am having trouble accepting this defeat as I failed to achieve what I thought I would. I have to see where I lacked in the contest, if I knew beforehand where I lacked maybe I could have been champion,” Lovlina told IANS.