Tokyo Olympics: All Eyes on Kamalpreet, Dutee; India face Aussie challenge in hockey

The Indian women's hockey team's grit will be put through a severe test when it takes on Australia in the Olympic quarterfinals

Shivani
Published on: 2 Aug 2021 4:52 AM GMT
Tokyo Olympics: All Eyes on Kamalpreet, Dutee; India face Aussie challenge in hockey
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Kamalpreet Kaur

After a carnage-filled Day 9 where PV Sindhu bagged a bronze medal and India men's hockey team reached the semi-final, the focus on Day 10 will be women's hockey, discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur and equestrian Fouaad Mirza. Sindhu added to India's medal tally after a long wait since Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal. First up, Dutee Chand's 200m qualifier followed by Mirza inaction for India. If Dutee manages to qualify, she will be competing in the semi-final later in the day.

Rani Rampal-led India will be facing a tough challenge to get to the semi-finals as they face Australia. Vandana Katariya will be in focus after her hat-trick against South Africa helped India stay in contention. India will also pin hopes on Kamalpreet as she will be throwing the 1kg disc in hope of a medal. Indian shooters have had a disappointing campaign in the Games so far. Sanjeev Rajput and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar will be looking to change that in 50m Rifle 3 positions qualifiers which will be followed by finals if the duo qualify.

Tokyo Olympics:

India's Day 10 schedule:

ATHLETICS: Dutee Chand in Women's 200m Heat 4: 7:25 AM | SHOOTING: Sanjeev Rajput and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Qualification: 8:00 AM | HOCKEY: India vs Australia in Women's Quarterfinal: 8:30 AM | SHOOTING: Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Final: 1:20 PM (subject to qualification) | EQUESTRIAN: Fouaad Mirza in Eventing Jumping Individual Qualifier: 1:30 PM | ATHLETICS: Dutee Chand in Women's 200m semifinal: 3:55 PM (subject to qualification) | ATHLETICS: Kamalpreet Kaur in Women's Discus Throw Final: 4:30 PM | EQUESTRIAN: Eventing Individual Jumping Final: 5:15 PM (subject to qualification) |

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