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India are into the semi-finals of Paris Olympics 2024 men's hockey after beating Great Britain via shoot-out at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir. India are one win away from a second successive medal at the Olympics.
Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen Highlights, Men's Singles Semi-Finals: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen lost a hard-fought semi-final to world number 2 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in straight games. The 22-year-old Indian however stays in contention for a bronze medal as he wil be taking on Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia on August 5.
She has flattered to deceive for four straight Olympics but multiple World Cup medal winning archer Deepika Kumari has vowed not to quit unless she ends up on podium which she feels could be Los Angeles in four years' time. For Deepika, it has always been a case of not being able to display enough temperament in pressure situation at the grandest stage. "Obviously, I want to play more in the future and will continue my game," Deepika told PTI in an exclusive interaction at the India House.
"It was not just a win, it was a statement," gushed head coach Craig Fulton after the Indian hockey team emerged victorious after playing more than 40 minutes of a tense quarterfinal match against Great Britain with just 10 players at Paris Olympics on Sunday. Key defender Amit Rohidas was given the marching order in the 17th minute for hitting an opposition player with his stick. Britain were already dominating the match with superior ball possession and it put India in a very tricky position. The Tokyo Games bronze medallist side, though, braved the red card and played the second half without conceding a goal, saving nine penalty corners in the process.
Going into the men's hockey quarterfinal match against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics here on Sunday, veteran India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's wondered if this would be his last match or would he get two more games before calling time on an illustrious career. Sreejesh starred with some incredible saves to deny Great Britain and help his team to a 4-2 win in the penalty shoot-out after the regulation time ended with the score locked at 1-1. Playing in his last international tournament, Sreejesh was the cynosure of all eyes as he consistently denied Great Britain scoring opportunities while the others rallied around him. In the penalty shoot-out, he saved the third and the fourth shots to help India win.
Lakshya Sen was undone by nerves, defending champion Viktor Axelsen said after defeating him in the Olympic semifinals but also predicted that the Indian youngster would be among the favourites to win a gold medal four years from now in the Los Angeles Games. Axelsen defeated Sen 22-20 21-14, managing to rally in both the games against the talented Indian player who will now play for a bronze medal on Monday. "Lakshya is an amazing player. He has shown in this Olympics that he is a very, very strong competitor and I am sure in four years from now, he will be one of the favourites to win the gold," Axelsen told 'Jio Cinema' after the win on Sunday.
As Indian Hockey team enters semi-finals in the Olympics, join us for an exclusive conversation with three Olympic hockey legends - Vasudevan Baskaran, Muneer Sait, and Charles Cornelius - as they share their inspiring stories of triumph, teamwork, and dedication. From winning gold and bronze medals to reviving hockey in India, these icons open up about their experiences, challenges, prospects for India in Olympics 2024 and the future of Indian hockey.
Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinched her first Olympic medal Sunday in front of a crowd that chanted her name, one day after fellow boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria secured one as well following days of online abuse and intense scrutiny about their participation at the Paris Games.