India at 2024 Olympics, Day 4 Live: India beat Ireland in hockey; boxer Amit Panghal in action

Live updates of the main events from Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024.

India at 2024 Olympics, Day 4 Live: India beat Ireland in hockey; boxer Amit Panghal in action

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Boxing: There are two more boxers in action later today. The next bout will see Jaismine take on Nesthy Petecio of Philippines in the women’s 57kg category. The Philippines is a featherweight silver medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. It’s a tough ask for the Indian. After midnight, Preeti will face Marcela Yeni Arias of Colombia in the women’s 54kg Round of 16. Again, a tough ask considering Preeti is relatively young in her career. After the disappointment following Amit Panghal’s loss, the mood in the Indian boxing is bound to be grim.

Boxing, men's 51 kg: Patrick Chinyemba defeats Amit Panghal by a 4:1 split decision. Unfortunately for Amit Panghal who came into it with the baggage of Tokyo, he is not able to turn it around in Paris. Chinyemba had the lead in the first two rounds and consolidated it with his quick footwork and fast punches even in the final round to take it on all five cards.

“This is the time for the performance,” is Neeraj Chopra’s message to fellow Indian athletes in Paris.

Boxing, men's 51 kg: Amit has...

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