Olympic Highlights : Upsets, Records, and Triumphs

Day 12 of the Paris Olympics was filled with thrilling events and notable achievements, especially for women athletes.

In a dramatic turn of events, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her gold medal bout in the women’s freestyle 50kg category for weighing in a few grams over 50kg. This unexpected outcome was a major blow to India’s wrestling hopes. This incident underscores the stringent regulations that athletes must adhere to in weight-category sports. Indeed, missing weight can happen due to various factors, including mismanagement of diet, hydration levels, and last-minute efforts to cut weight, which can often be a very delicate and challenging process.

Conversely, on a brighter note, Ireland’s Kellie Harrington successfully defended her title in the women’s boxing 60kg category, securing her second consecutive Olympic gold. Her victory celebrations, which included dancing with her coach, were moments of pure joy and achievement.

The women’s pole vault final was fiercely competitive, with athletes striving to match or exceed their world championship performances from 2023. Meanwhile, Annu Rani of India competed in the women’s javelin throw qualification, aiming for a spot in the finals.

The golf events saw significant action as Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar competed in the women’s individual stroke play finals. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s table tennis team faced Germany in the quarterfinals, showcasing their skills and determination.

Furthermore, in the mixed marathon walk relay, India’s Priyanka Goswami and Suraj Panwar displayed commendable endurance and determination, adding to the day’s excitement.Aleksandra Mirosław competed in the women’s sport climbing speed final, aiming to break her own world record. The women’s team pursuit finals in track cycling featured a thrilling contest between Great Britain and New Zealand, highlighting the intense competition and athleticism of the participants.

Overall, the day’s events highlighted the skill and dedication of women athletes worldwide, who continue to make remarkable strides and achieve significant milestones at the Paris Olympics.