Paris 2024 Olympics LIVE, 6th August: Vinesh Phogat vs Yusneylys Guzman Semifinal, India vs Germany Hockey LIVE NOW

Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinal

Indian hockey team leads 1-0 in the second quarter through a goal by captain Harmanpreet Singh. Please follow myKhel's dedicated Live blog for the match in the hyperlink below!

India 1-0 Germany

VINESH PHOGAT QUALIFIES FOR GOLD MEDAL MATCH!

That moment the smile breaks on Vinesh Phogat's face after six minutes of hard work! The moment you realise you are now an Olympic medallist!

Come on, Champion! Go one better and bring that medal home!

Olympics 2024: VINESH PHOGAT CONFIRMS MEDAL!

Vinesh Phogat has created history! She becomes the first Indian women wrestler to reach a gold medal match. She is also the third Indian wrestler ever as she defeats Guzman by 5-0 and almost pinned both her shoulders to the mat for a win by fall but Guzman survived the onslaught.

VINESH PHOGAT IS NOW OFFICIALLY THE QUEEN OF INDIAN WRESTLING, PERIOD!

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Women's Wrestling 50kg Semifinal

The first half ends with Vinesh Phogat leading by a point through passivity as Yusneylys was penalised for a playing defensive after a warning! Both wrestlers are being cautious as a medal is at stake in this bout!

Three minutes of more action to come next!

Vinesh Phogat vs Yusneylys Guzman: 1-0

Vinesh Phogat vs Yusneylys Guzman

It's time for the big bout! Vinesh Phogat enters the arena follows Yusneylys. The Indian has that determined look on her face that she had after winning the quarterfinal.

Let me remind you the match is of six minutes divided into two equal halves with one-minute break!

Olympics 2024: Antim Panghal struggles in Paris

Before the match begins, do read myKhel's exclusive report on how women's 53kg wrestler Antim Panghal, considered a medal hope, is forced to train without her coaching staff and sparring partner!

India vs Germany Hockey Semifinal

Let me remind you that the India vs Germany Men's Hockey Semifinal is all set to begin in another 5 minutes. Do follow myKhel's dedicated Live coverage of the match in the hyperlink below

Paris Olympics Live, August 6: Further delay

Apologies for the misinformation in the last update. Vinesh Phogat's bout will take a bit more longer as another Greco-Roman Semifinal match is scheduled on the same mat. Vinesh Phogat vs Yusneylys Guzman is right after this bout!

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Day 11: Slight Delay in Vinesh Phogat's semifinal bout

There's a slight delay before theVinesh Phogat vs Yusneylys Guzman semifinal bout as a Greco-Roman semifinal match is taking place on the mat now. The Vinesh-Yusneylys match is right after this!

Olympics 2024: Who is Vinesh Phogat's Rival in the semifinal?

Incase you don't know who is Vinesh Phogat's rival in the semifinal. Here's a wrap for you!

Yusneylys Guzman Lopez, born on August 8, 1996, is a prominent Cuban freestyle wrestler. At 27, she has established herself as a dominant force in the 50kg weight category.

Guzman's career highlights include gold medals at the 2023 Pan American Games, the 2019 Pan American Wrestling Championships, and the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games. She also competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, showcasing her exceptional talent on the global stage. Guzman continues to be a formidable competitor in international wrestling.

Vinesh Phogat vs Yusneylys Guzmán: Women's 50kg Wrestling Semifinal

Hello and welcome back to our Live coverage of Day 11 of Paris Olympics as India stands on the cusp of history.

By 10:30 PM tonight, India may have our first women's wrestler who reached the final, ensuring a gold or silver at the least! We will take you through all the Live action as the bout starts at 10:15 PM IST

Next Indian Action At 10:15 PM IST

We will take a break and return at night for the two big semifinal matches involving India!

• 10:15 PM: Wrestling - Women's 50kg Freestyle - Semifinal - Vinesh Phogat vs Yusneylys Guzmán (Cuba)
• 10:30 PM: Hockey - Men's Team - Semifinal - India vs Germany

Kiran Pahal's Paris Olympic run ends

Kiran Pahal couldn't utilise the second chance thrown at her in the repechage round as she clocked 52.59 seconds to end last in the round. She is once again slower than her personal best of 50.92 seconds. It's hard to understand how a runner loses so much time in a gap of one month!

Olympics 2024: Kishore Jana fails to qualify for javelin final, Arshad Nadeem through

Late update: Kishore Jena won't be taking any part in the men's javelin final on August 9 as he finishes 18th among 32 throwers while top 12 progressed to the final.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, however, will present his challenge to Neeraj Chopra in the final as he qualified with a throw of 86.59m while former World Champion Anderson Peters announced his return to form with a throw of 88.63m!

Vinesh Phogat Semifinal Bout at 10:15 PM IST

Official confirmation on Vinesh Phogat's semifinal bout, it will take place at 10:15 PM IST against Cuba's Yusnelyis Guzman, who just won her quarterfinal bout by defeating Lithuania's Gabija Delyte

Vinesh Phogat, talk of the town!

What a Paris Olympics Vinesh Phogat is having. This time muted celebration from the Indian as the determination of an Olympic medal could be read on her face! She is just a step away from confirming her maiden Olympic medals after two previous Games were tales of injury and unfulfilled promises. The true wrestling queen of India has finally arrived at the big stage!

Paris 2024 Olympics Live, Day 11: Vinesh Phogat qualifies for semifinal!

Vinesh Phogat takes another big step towards a medal as she defeats Ukraine's Okshana Livach 7-5 in the quarterfinals! Following another takedown move in the closing seconds while she avoids a takedown and purposely goes out of the mat to concede a last point.

Final score: Vinesh Phogat vs Okshana Livach: 7-5

Vinesh Phogat vs Okshana Livach

Vinesh Phogat's lead shrinks to just a point after she loses a point to video challenge following a move by Okshana pushing Vinesh out of the mat for a point!

Vinesh Phogat vs Okshana Livach: 5-4

Paris Olympics Live, August 6: Vinesh Phogat leads 5-2 in 2nd half

Vinesh Phogat earns another point through reversal right after Livach takes two points through takedown! It's all down to the last minute!

Vinesh Phogat vs Okshana Livach: 5-2

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Day 11: Vinesh Phogat takes 2-0 lead in first round!

Vinesh Phogat earns crucial two points through a takedown in the first half of three minutes!

Vinesh Phogat vs Okshana Livach: 2-0

Vinesh Phogat back in Action!

Apologies for an error in the scheduling from our end. Vinesh Phogat's quarterfinal bout against Ukraine's Okshana Livach is about to start!

India vs China: Men's Team Table Tennis Round of 16 Results

India vs China: 0-3

• Manav Thakkar vs Wang Chuqin: 9-11, 6-11, 9-11
• Sharath Kamal vs Fan Zhendong - 11-9, 7-11, 7-11, 5-11 (1-3)
• Manav Thakkar/Harmeet Desai vs Ma Long/Wang Chuqin - 2-11, 3-11, 7-11 (0-3)

UP NEXT - Vinesh Phogat Quarterfinal

Reminder: After her unbelievable win over Yui Susaki, Vinesh Phogat will be back in action soon today in her quarterfinal bout, where she faces former European Champion Okshana Livach. Winning that will surely make her a strong contender for a medal!

• 4:20 PM: Wrestling - Women's 50kg Freestyle - 1/4 Finals - Vinesh Phogat vs Oksana Livach (Ukraine)

Neeraj Chopra throws his second biggest throw

While the 90m mark has escaped Neeraj Chopra again but does increase fans' expectations for that in Paris. Can't be a better place to that in an Olympic final and win the gold medal!

Will hold my horses for now as the men's javelin final is slated on August 8 11:55 PM!

For now the attention shifts to if Kishore Jena finds a place in the final or not as the rest of the remaining athletes compete! Jena needs to finish among the top 12 after failing to breach the direct qualification mark of 84m earlier!

#NeerajChopra #Olympics2024Paris pic.twitter.com/sm8Holr7at

— NIKKK (@nikkk_007) August 6, 2024

Neeraj Throws 89.34m!

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for final with a bang! A stunning 89.34m! Neeraj Chopra has announced his arrival at Paris Olympics with a bang!

Paris 2024 Live, August 6: Neeraj Chopra in action

Don't go anywhere as Neeraj Chopra is in action soon in the men's javelin throw Group as his event is slated to start at 3:20 PM IST!

Vinesh Phogat beats World No. 1 Yui Susaki

Feel proud to be an Indian today as Vinesh Phogat has done the biggest upset of the wrestling world! The unbeatable force Yui Susaki has been tamed down at the Paris Olympics! Someone who just lost three points in the entire Tokyo Olympics, has lost to Vinesh Phogat 3-2 as she lost another point for losing a challenge!

Vinesh Phogat stuns Yui Susaki

THE UNTHINKABLE HAS HAPPENED! VINESH PHOGAT DEFEATS YUI SUSAKI IN THE CLOSING SECOND WITH A TAKEDOWN!

Nobody saw this coming but the fighter Vinesh Phogat is, she never gives up!

Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat loses another point

Vinesh Phogat loses another point to passivity midway through the second half!

Vinesh Phogat vs Yui Susaki: 0-2

Vinesh Phogat vs Yui Susaki

The first half ends with Vinesh Phogat evading an attacking move by Susaki with some brilliant defensive move!

Vinesh Phogat vs Yui Susaki: 0-1