Paris Olympic Games 2024 Day 15 Live Updates© AFP
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 15 Live Updates: Golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will begin India's campaign on Day 15 of the Paris Olympics 2024. Aditi and Diksha were Tied 40 and Tied 42, respectively, at the end of the 3rd Round of Women's Individual Stroke Play at Le Golf National. However, the focus firmly remains on Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)'s verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal of being awarded joint-silver in Women's 57kg event, following her disqualication from the competition for being 100 grams overweight. Later in the day, wrestler Reetika Hooda will compete in Women's 76kg, where she will take on Hungary's Bernadett Nagy in the pre-quarterfinals. (India's Day 15 Schedule | Medals Tally)
Here are the Live Updates from Day 15 of the Paris Olympics 2024:
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August10202413:31 (IST)
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Refugee Olympic Team member arrested!
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, now 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.
August10202413:11 (IST)
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Heroes welcome!
The Olympic bronze medal winning Indian men's hockey team including captain Harmanpreet Singh arrived from Paris in New Delhi on Saturday morning. India defeated Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match, and were greeted by the fans at the airport. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is expected to travel back to Paris after being named the joint flag-bearer for the closing ceremony alongside Manu Bhaker.
August10202413:09 (IST)
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: India awaits verdict on Vinesh!
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)'s one-member Ad-hoc panel is expected to announce the verdict on Vinesh's appeal later today. The Indian grappler had requested to be awarded a joint-silver, following her disqualification from the 57kg event. The CAS said it will announce the decision before the end of the Games.
August10202412:31 (IST)
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Aman's close escape!
Aman Sehrawat, India's youngest Olympic bronze medal winning grappler, had to shed 4.5 kilograms of bodyweight in a stipulated time of 10 hours before mandatory second day weigh-in to qualify for the 57 kg bout.
August10202412:21 (IST)
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika in action soon!
Grappler Aman Sehrawat provided a bronze medal to India in wrestling at the ongoing Paris Olympics but the focus will now shift to Reetika Hooda, who will be competing in the women's freestyle 76kg.
August10202412:11 (IST)
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Verdict on Vinesh's appeal soon!
Vinesh Phogat's hearing came to a conclusion on Friday. The star Indian grappler was available online for it. Vinesh's lawyer Harish Salve said that the disqualification is wrong.
August10202411:49 (IST)
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Hello!
Hello and welcome to our Paris Olympics Day 15 coverage. The focus firmly remains on Vinesh Phogat's verdict. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to give a verdict on Vinesh's request of being awarded a silver. Later in the day, wrestler Reetika Hooda will compete in Women's 76kg, where she will take on Hungary's Bernadett Nagy in the pre-quarterfinals.