Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya bagged a silver for India in Men's Freestyle Wrestling 57 Kg, after losing to Russian wrestler Zavur Uguev by 4-7. This 23- Year old had defeated Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan to reach the finals and also defeated Georgi Vangelov in quarters. Reportedly, this is the second silver and fifth medal for India at Tokyo Olympics after KD Jadhav, Sakshi Malik, Sushil Kumar, and Yogeshwar Dutt.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s loss to Belarus' Vanesa Kaladzinskaya in the women’s 53kg quarter-final ended her journey on acquiring gold at Tokyo Olympics. Despite her efforts, the 26-year-old could not escape Kaladzinskaya’s headlock. Vinesh’s popular double-leg attack did not fetch any points in this game. Besides, Vinesh’s only possibility to win a medal will be if she qualifies for repechage rounds.

President Ram Nath Kovind praised Lovolina Borgohain for clinching bronze in the women's welterweight category (64-69Kg) on August 4 at Tokyo Olympics. He posted on Twitter saying, "Congratulations to Lovolina Borgohain! With your hard work and dogged determination, you have done the nation proud. This will be inspiring to many young women". Borgohain won bronze after being defeated by Turkey's Buzenas Surmeneli at the Olympics.

India men’s hockey team will challenge Germany on August 5 for the Bronze medal match after Germany was defeated by Australia by 3-1. Australian player Tim Brand scored a goal within seven minutes of the match. Although Germany made use of the penalty corner when Lukas Windfeder scored a goal, however, it was not enough to defeat Australia. Australia will be playing against Belgium for the gold medal on August 5.

The Indian Hockey team lost to Belgium's Hockey team (5-2) in the first semifinal of Tokyo Olympics 2020. Team India was in the lead during the early stages of the match. Back to back penalty corners put India in the backfoot. Despite the loss, the dream of winning a medal is not far gone. Team India's match on August 5 will be the last chance to secure a bronze medal.