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Olympics News: Indian hockey team created history, clinched bronze at the Paris Olympics

Olympics News: Captained by 28-year-old Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian hockey team clinched a 2-1 win against Spain to capture the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. India has now won bronze in hockey at the Olympics for the second time in a row.

Olympics News: Lawyer Harish Salve will fight the case of Vinesh Phogat

India, with a total of eight gold medals, clinched their 13th men’s Olympic hockey medal by defeating Spain 2-1 in a tough bronze medal match on Thursday. India not only won the bronze medal in men’s hockey but also achieved consecutive Olympic podium finishes for the first time since 1972. This significant milestone comes after the team’s exciting turnaround in Tokyo three years ago, where they fought back from a 1-3 deficit to win 5-4 and secure the third spot.

Neeraj Chopra won silver medal

India’s fifth medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 was clinched by Neeraj Chopra. Neeraj claimed the silver medal by securing second place in the javelin throw event. Neeraj was expected to win the gold medal, but Nadeem shocked everyone by breaking the Olympic record and winning the gold medal. Neeraj is now the fourth athlete to receive 2 Olympic medals.

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Read more: Court Of Arbitration For Sports accepts Announces – Vinesh Phogat Can Still Win Silver Medal!

A three-year ban on wrestler Antim Panghal

Antim Panghal, an Indian wrestler, is facing criticism for alleged misconduct which may result in a three-year ban by the Indian Olympic Association for allowing her sister to access the sports village using her entry card. She mentioned that she wasn’t well and her sister had gone to pick up her things. The Olympics considers her actions as a lack of discipline, and she may face a potential ban as a consequence.

Read more: Neeti Mohan cheers for Indian Team at Paris

Lawyer Harish Salve will fight the case of Vinesh Phogat

Harish Salve, India’s leading lawyer, will represent Vinesh Phogat and the Indian Olympic Association at the Indian Olympic Association (CAS). Vinesh Phogat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had filed an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sports for the silver medal after being disqualified. The decision of the case is likely to come today itself. If further hearing is required then a further date can be fixed.

Aman Sehrawat bronze medal match today

Aman Sehrawat is scheduled to compete for the bronze medal in the match today. Aman Sehrawat has the potential to be India’s sixth medalist at the Paris Olympics. Aman was defeated in the semi-finals and now he is competing for the bronze medal. The bronze medal competition between him and Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico is scheduled for 10:45 pm.

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