Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights, Day 8: Nishant Dev Loses 71kg Boxing Quarter-Final, Julien Wins Women’s 100m

Paris Olympics 2024: Thank you

With that we come to the end of today’s coverage. Tomorrow is going to be a big day for Indian sport with big names in action. Do join use for the live coverage.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Athletics: More about Alfred

Alfred’s gold gave St. Lucia their first ever medal of any colour at an Olympics. The island nation only began competing at the Games in 1996.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Athletics: Great achievement

Alfred — who had never finished on the podium at a major outdoor championships prior to Saturday’s final — conjured a superb race to win in 10.72sec as the USA’s Richardson took silver 

Richardson, the reigning world champion over 100m, had been hotly tipped to become the first American to win the coveted Olympic crown since Gail Devers in 1996.

But the 24-year-old Texan found herself outgunned by the powerfully built Alfred, who led from start to finish after exploding out of the blocks at a rainswept Stade de France.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Athletics: We have a winner

USA Great Sha’Carri Richardson finishes second with a timing of 10.87 seconds. But the star of the show is St Lucia’s Julien Alfred who takes the gold with a timing of 10.72 seconds. The bronze goes to USA’s Melissa Jefferson (10.92 seconds) 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Athletics: 100m final about to start

Meanwhile, the women’s 100m final is about to start! Sha’Carri Richardson advanced to the Olympic women’s 100m final on Saturday but was forced to settle for second place in her semi-final behind rising Saint Lucia sprint star Julien Alfred.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: 5th Indian boxer to lose

The 23-year-old world championship bronze medallist Indian lost by a 1-4 split verdict to his second seed Mexican opponent in the quarterfinal at the North Paris Arena. Nishant is the fifth Indian boxer to exit the Olympic Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Nishant loses QF

That’s a heart-break for India and Nishant! Despite winning the first round, Nishant could not keep up the momentum as the Mexican boxer revived himself. The third round also belonged to the Mexican Alvarez.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Nishant loses 2nd round

The 2nd round goes to the Mexican boxer. Three out of 5 judges rule in favour of Nishant.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: 2nd round on

The second round has started. Mexican has improved his game a lot but has also received two warning. Nishant, however, is as attacking as ever and is using his combinations well. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Nishant Leads

Four judges rule in Nishant’s favour. This is a great start. India would already be dreaming of a fourth medal already.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Nishant’s Bout starts

Nishant has started on a strong not against his Mexican opponent. He has landed quite a few punches. And is very confident at the end of the round. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Nishant’s Bout about to start

Nishant Dev is here in the red corner against Marco Alonso Verde Alvarez (Mexico) in Men’s 71kg boxing quarter-final. India would be hoping for a win

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Athletics: Shelly A non-starter

A big news from athletics – Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was a non-starter in the women’s Olympic 100m semi-final in Paris on Saturday.

Fraser-Pryce, who is 37 and competing in her fifth Olympic Games, won 100m golds in 2008 and 2012 — part of an Olympic haul that includes three golds, four silvers and a bronze.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Athletics: 100m update

Sha’Carri Richardson advanced to the Olympic women’s 100m final on Saturday but was forced to settle for second place in her semi-final behind rising Saint Lucia sprint star Julien Alfred.

Richardson, the American reigning world 100m champion who is regarded as favourite for the gold medal, clocked 10.89sec to reach the final later Saturday at the Stade de France.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Nishant eyes history

If Nishant can win the bout, he will join an elite club. Before this, Vijender Singh, MC Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain have won medals in boxing at the Olympics.  

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Nishant’s opponent

Nishant Dev vs Marco Alonso Verde Alvarez (Mexico) Men’s 71kg boxing quarter-final is supposed to start at 12:18 AM.  The Indian’s opponent is a gold medal winner at the 2023 Pan American Games in Boxing in the 71 kg category.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Golf: Golf update

Reigning champion Xander Schauffele dug deep on the back nine on Saturday to head into the final round of the Olympic men’s golf competition tied for the lead with Spanish star Jon Rahm.

American Schauffele, the world’s form player after winning his maiden major titles at the PGA Championship and the British Open this year, carded a three-under-par 68 in his third round at Le Golf National.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Gymnastics: History On The Tennis Court

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold when she defeated Croatia’s Donna Vekic on Saturday, hailing her victory as a “proud” moment for herself and her country.

The 21-year-old came through 6-2, 6-3, winning only China’s second ever tennis gold after Li Ting and Sun Tiantian’s women’s doubles triumph at Athens in 2004.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Gymnastics: More medals for Simone

Simone Biles soared to women’s vault gold on Saturday, capturing her third gold of the Paris Games to take her career tally to seven. With two stunning vaults, including a spectacular version of her signature Yurchenko double pike, Biles improved to three-for-three in Paris after claiming the individual all-around title and team gold with the USA.

Biles was simply untouchable, leaving reigning Olympic and world champion Rebeca Andrade of Brazil delighted with silver as American Jade Carey took bronze.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Big match for INdia

The action is not yet over for India. A very crucial match is coming up: The Men’s 71 kg quarter-final will feature Nishant Dev. A win here will assure India its fourth medal at the Olympics. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Khelif assured of a medal

Imane Khelif has done it. Despite all the negativity surrounding her, Imane Khelif has maintained her composure to put forward a strong performance and assured herself and her country a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Khelif takes 2nd round too

The second round has also gone to the Algerian boxer. She has been the dominant one clearly. All five judges have ruled in her favour yet again.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Khelif leads

Imane Khelif has taken the first round. All five judges have ruled in her favour. The Hungarian boxer is giving a tough fight and has landed a couple of blows too. But Imane’s reach is awesome. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Quarter-final starts

Imane Khelif (Algeria) vs Anna Luca Hamori (Hungary) women’s 66kg quarter-final starts! Khelif is at the red corner

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: what’s the controversy

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), which oversees the boxing events in Paris but was not responsible for the World Championships, said welterweight Khelif was disqualified in India because of elevated testosterone levels.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Chequered past

Khelif, one of only two athletes, with elevated testosterone levels cleared to compete in women’s boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, had been disqualified from last year’s Women’s World Championships in India for failing to meet eligibility requirements.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: The controversy

Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned after just 46 seconds her bout with Algerian Imane Khelif in the women’s 66kg round of 16 match in the Paris Olympics on Thursday. That video went viral and since then Khelif has been in the eye of gender row. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Gymnastics: Phillippines win gold

Carlos Yulo won Olympic gold on Saturday in Paris in the men’s floor exercise of the gymnastics for only the second gold in the history of the Philippines.

The 24-year-old broke down in tears after matching the achievement of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won gold at the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Big clash coming up!

One clash that all will have eyes on will be the women’s 66kg quarter-final which features Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Hungary’s Hamori Anna Luca. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Tennis: Matthew Ebden-John Peers win gold!

Rohan Bopanna’s doubles partner on the ATP circuit, Matthew Ebden, wins the Olympics Men’s Doubles Tennis gold, along with John Peers. The Australian pair beat Rajeev Ram & Austin Krajicek 6-7, 7-6, 10-8 in Final 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Badminton: Japan win women’s doubles bronze!

Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida clinch the badminton women’s doubles bronze with a convincing win over Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinah, finishing 21-11, 21-11 in just 41 minutes. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Skeet: Solid show on Day 1 from Maheshwari!

Meanwhile, in Women’s Skeet, Maheshwari Chauhan ends the day with a score of 71/75. She needs a good day tomorrow to qualify for the finals (Top 6 qualify). Raiza Dhillon is out of contention after scoring of 66/75. Big day for in Women’s Skeet tomorrow

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Skeet: Anant Jeet Singh Naruka bows out!

Disappointing 24th place (out of 30) finish for Anant jeet Singh Naruka in Skeet Qualification. He scored 116 points while the last athlete to qualify for Final scored 122 points! 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: Korean dominance in archery!

France’s Lisa Barbelin takes the bronze in women’s archery, denies South Korea a 1-2-3. Lim Sihyeon wins the gold medal, while Nam Suhyeon takes home the silver. 

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: South Korea reigns supreme!

All Korean final in women’s individual archery! Lim will take on Nam. South Korea with the opportunity to win all three medals in the event. France’s Lisa Barbelin will look to spoil the party in the bronze medal match.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Imane Khelif in action later!

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who has found herself at the centre of a gender eligibility row, will be action later in the day at around 8:45 PM IST. She will face Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: Deepika bows out!

Deepika Kumari bows out in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Individial Archery at Paris Olympics, losing to South Korea’s Nam Suhyeon. Deepika was leading Nam 4-2 after the end of the 3rd set, but some poor shooting saw her miss out on a semi-finals berth.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: Deepika with another 7!

Deepika Kumari throws away the fourth set, just like he did in the second. Nam fightsback and is now favourite heading into the final set.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: Deepika restores the lead!

Deepika Kumari restores her lead! A couple of 10s in that third set allows her to take a 4-2 lead.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: Bizarre from Deepika!

Deepika with a horror 6 which allows Nam to level the match. The Indian released her arrow with just over a second left on the clock. Too much overthinking from Deepika. Will this prove to be costly?