Day 13 Live Updates from the Tokyo Olympics 2021 in India: India wins bronze in men's hockey, but Vinesh Phogat is eliminated in the quarterfinals.

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Thursday, 5th August 2021

Day 13 Live Updates from the Tokyo Olympics 2021 in India

There are numerous events on an action-packed Wednesday that will add to India's medal tally. And it all started when the men in blue beat Germany 5-4 to win Olympic bronze. Manpreet Singh's men fought well and made a brilliant comeback to end India's 41-year medal drought, adding their 12th hockey medal to their history.

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The most important match of the day will be between Ravi Dahiya and Zavur Uguev, who will compete for India's first gold medal in history. On Tuesday, Dahiya was ruthless, making an exciting comeback to qualify for the final. Regardless of the outcome, India will be guaranteed a medal when Dahiya's bout concludes. Deepak Punia is also in contention for a bronze medal in the men's freestyle category. Anshu Malik, on the other hand, was eliminated in the repechage round. Vinesh Phogat also lost in the quarterfinals and will now compete for bronze if Kaladzinskaya advances to the final.

EVENT SCHEDULE

WRESTLING: Ravi Dahiya vs Zavur Uguev (Russian Olympic Committee) in men’s freestyle 57kg final; ninth bout after 4:20 PM start

Deepak Punia vs Myles Nazem Amine (San Marino) in men’s freestyle 86kg bronze medal match,11th bout after 4:45 PM start

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Indianexpress