India's Olympic Glory: Hockey Semis and Key Event Highlights

India's men's hockey team will face Germany in the Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finals, while Neeraj Chopra begins his javelin title defence. Indian athletes also compete in wrestling and table tennis. Vinesh Phogat wrestles in the 50kg category. Full schedule provided.

The Indian men's hockey team is set to challenge world champion Germany in the Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finals, with Neeraj Chopra starting his title defence in men's javelin throw on Tuesday. Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the team has demonstrated gritty performances, notably overcoming Great Britain with a robust defensive strategy despite being down to 10 men.

India, the most successful hockey nation in Olympic history with 12 medals, will play Germany at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium at 10:30 PM IST. This marks India's first Olympic final appearance in 44 years. Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event begins with Group B qualifications at 3:20 PM, while Kishore Jena competes in Group A at 1:50 PM.

Other highlights include Vinesh Phogat's challenge against reigning Olympic champion Yui Susaki in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling division and India's table tennis team, led by Sharath Kamal, facing top-seeded China in the round of 16 at 1:30 PM. The full Day 11 schedule covers key athletics, hockey, table tennis, and wrestling events.

(With inputs from agencies.)