Tokyo Olympics 2021 Day 11 Highlights: Tajinderpal Toor fails to qualify for shot put final, India lose to Belgium in hockey.Tokyo Olympics 2021 Day 11 Highlights: In the men’s shot put event, Tajinderpal Singh Toor failed to qualify for the final in the evening and left the arena with one legal throw of 19.99m. The automatic qualification mark was at 21.20m. He fouled his next two attempts and bowed out. Tajinder finished 13th in his Group A which had 16 competitors.
It was a day of massive disappointment for India after its men’s hockey team’s dream of Olympic gold after 41 years remained unfulfilled as it lost 2-5 to world champions Belgium in the last-four stage. However, India is still in the hunt for a bronze in the Tokyo Games. For Belgium, Alexander Hendrickx (19th, 49th, 53rd minutes), the tournament’s highest goal-getter, scored a hat-trick while Loick Luypaert (2nd minute) and John-John Dohmen (60th) also struck to hand the reigning silver-medallists their second successive entry into the final of the Olympics.
In the women’s javelin throw event, India’s Annu Rani’s campaign ended as she finished 14th out of 15 in Group A qualification with the best attempt of 54.04m. Her personal best has been 63.24m but could not improve any further. In wrestling, India began their campaign at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba with Sonam Malik losing her bout against Mongolia’s Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the round of 16 of the women’s 62kg freestyle category.
This wasn’t the first time Marijne had adopted this tactic. (Source: Sjoerd Marijne/Twitter)
There is still plenty to look forward tomorrow:
Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica completed her second straight Olympic sprint sweep, finishing the 200 meters in 21.53 seconds, the second-fastest time in history.
Mensah-Stock wins Olympic gold in wrestling! Tamyra Mensah-Stock of the United States defeated Blessing Oborududu of Nigeria 4-1 in the women’s 68-kilogram freestyle wrestling final to claim the second Olympic gold medal ever for an American female wrestler.
The Danish pursuit team can't seem to escape controversy at the Tokyo Olympics. First, the world champions were spotted wearing kinesiology tape on their legs and aerodynamic vests under their jerseys in qualifying on Monday, stretching the rules if not breaking them outright as they set the fastest time. Then in their heat Tuesday, they were so far ahead of the British squad that their lead rider ran right into the trailing rider of their biggest rival.
Both hit the deck, but cycling officials decided to push Denmark into the finals even though it was clear that the Danish rider had caused the wreck — they will face Italy for the gold medal Wednesday. (From AP)
Triple jumper Ana Peleteiro and gymnast Ray Zapata came out defending their Spanish roots after winning medals for their country at the Tokyo Olympics, with Peleteiro saying “a lot of people” back home were probably upset that two Black athletes succeeded. Bronze medalist Peleteiro and silver medalist Zapata said they should be celebrated for succeeding while representing the country at the Games.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor fails to qualify for the Men’s Shot Put final at Tokyo 2020. The 26-year-old manages just one valid throw (19.99m) to finish 13th in his group. The top-12 make the cut for the final round.
The 7.26kg Shot Put for men, and 4kg one for women, being used at Tokyo 2020 were manufactured by a company registered in Meerut. The company, ATE, has been associated with providing the equipment for the field event since the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, and made their first Olympic appearance at Barcelona 1992. In other words, there has been an Indian connect with each of the 16 gold medals (men and women) that have been handed out at the Olympics since 1992.
The third attempt from Tajinderpal Singh Toor is a foul and that means he is virtually out of the medal round in men's shot put. With a best of 19.99m and two fouls from the allotted three, Tajinderpal Singh Toor bows out. His campaign ends here in Tokyo.
Nick Ponzio's throw in the second attempt is 20.28 and that means India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor has gone down to 12th.
Brazilian thrower Darlan Romani crosses the qualifying mark with a throw of 21.31m. WOW! This means Toor has slipped further down to number 11. Toor needs to deliver his best throw on his last attempt to qualify for the final of the men's shot put event at Tokyo 2020! Still, now, his best throw is 19.99m
Portugal's Belo Francisco records 20.58 meters. That means Tajinderpal Singh Toor is now at number nine after 7 shot putters completed their first two attempts.
The second attempt is invalid because it is a foul. He slips to number 8 on the list. Top 12 qualify from 31 (Group A has 16, Group B has 15) competitors.In the final, three throws each will allowed to top 12 finishers. Bottom four will be eliminated. Top eight will get three more throws
19.99m in Tajinderpal Singh Toor's first attempt. Remember the automatic qualification mark for the finals is 21.20 meters. Others in the competition- Bahrain's Mahmoud Abdelrehman with 18.95m. South Africa's Jason van Rooyen records 18.92m! Portugal's Francisco Belo fouls. But Serbia's Armin Sinancevic has thrown 20.5m. Brazil's Darlan Romani scores 21.00m and is in the lead.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor will be the first one to attempt his shot. Everyone will get three attempts. We will see him in action shortly. A top 12 finish or a throw of 21.20m+ can take him to the finals. He got his PB throw of 21.49m earlier this year.
The extraordinary story of this Olympics might well be that athletes have finally started to say no. A big no to abuse of body and mind. And a thumbs down to critics who purport to know their state of mind more then the athletes themselves. The star among them has been Simone Biles, who pulled out of a few events. Until today In her last chance to win an individual medal, Biles returned to her arena, to the balance beam, and got the job done, winning bronze. Her seventh Olympic medal of which four are gold She had taken about having "twisties", a state of disconnect between body and mind while twisting in the air, experienced by gymnasts. On Tuesday, she didn't go for her signature dismount to avoid the twisting.
Her move is a double-twisting double backflip, but she opted instead for a 'double pike" and aced it. Simone Biles returned to competition on the apparatus finals of the Balance Beam, and scored a 14.000 hitting a double pike dismount to a standing ovation. And a fighting bronze. Chinese gymnasts Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing won gold and silver. Biles coming back from opting out of team and individual all around competitions, as well as sitting out Floor and Vault, was welcomed warmly, and with some trepidation of her routine.
Putting her best toes forward, she went through her jumps meticulously. Biles' routine started with a really aggressive triple wolf turn. The front aerial transitioning into spilt jump moving into a straddle jump went without deduction. A double pike on switch leap was a wobble. On the side aerial jump, the transverse jump and half split jump was a little short, before her double pike dismount ended with a small hop back.
But the crowd was on its feet, to watch her return and attempt the 6.1 difficulty. She was scored 7.900 on execution. And she looked happy Chinese Chenchen going in last, the youngest in the field, crescendoed with a front aerial to straddle and a Korbut, for a cleanest turn on her own perfect double pike dismount. Her gold came at 14.633. The young Guan, was wildly cheered by Sunisa Lee and Simone Biles before she went out for her routine, showing remarkable camaraderie and solidarity.
The Chinese aced the tough handspring from a switch leap. Her transverse jumps and dismount got her a 8.033 on execution, to top the difficulty of 6.6. Silver medallist Tang Xijing had an excellent back handspring. Her straddle jump earned applause, and her dismount with college stick, ankle form put her in lead at 14.233, right before Biles went in.
Simone Biles has won a bronze medal in balance beam, her first of the Tokyo Olympics. The American gymnastics star finished behind gold medalist Guan Chenchen and silver medalist Tang Xijing both of China. A week after taking herself out of several competitions to focus on her mental health, Biles drilled a slightly altered routine on Tuesday. Biles, using a routine that ended with a double-pike dismount no twisting required posted a score of 14.000. That was good enough for second after four competitors during the eight-woman final.
In group A, at least four competitors are in the 22m+ range including Joe Kovacs (PB: 22.91m) of the USA, Thomas Walsh (PB: 22.90m) of New Zealand, Konrad Bukowiecki (PB:22.25m) of Poland and Tomas Stanek (PB: 22.17m) while three have recorded more than 21.50m. Ryan Crouser of the USA holds the world record of 23.37m and Olympic record of 22.52m. But he will be competing in Group B which will held two hours later.
On Tuesday, Day 11 of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Tajinderpal will compete in Group A of men’s shot put qualification. His national record of 21.49m is also an Asian record which he set on June 22 this year during IGP-4.
On 15th August, PM will invite the entire Indian Olympics contingent to the Red Fort as special guests. He will also personally meet & interact with all of them around that time. PM will invite all Olympics participants to his residence for the interaction in addition to the red fort program.
The Netherlands romped past Britain in Olympic-record time to win the men’s team sprint at the Izu Velodrome. The team of Jeffrey Hoogland, Roy van den Berg and Harrie Lavreysen stopped the clock in 41.369 seconds to easily beat the British, who had claimed the last three gold medals in the three-lap race.
Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who plans to seek refuge in Europe, wants an investigation into who gave the order to withdraw her from Tokyo Olympics.
Ryan Crouser of the USA holds the world record of 23.37m and the Olympic record of 22.52m. But he will be competing in Group B which will be held two hours later. In group A, at least four competitors are in the 22m+ range including Joe Kovacs (PB: 22.91m) of the USA, Thomas Walsh (PB: 22.90m) of New Zealand, Konrad Bukowiecki (PB:22.25m) of Poland and Tomas Stanek (PB: 22.17m) while three have recorded more than 21.50m.
On Tuesday, Day 11 of Tokyo Olympic Games, Tajinderpal will compete in Group A of men’s shot put qualification. His national record of 21.49m is also Asian record which he set on June 22 this year during IGP-4
In men's 400m hurdles, Karsten Warholm of Norway emerged Olympic champion after smashing his own World record with a time of 45.94 seconds.
Rai Benjamin, son of West Indian cricketer Winston Benjamin, representing the Unites States of America (46.17s) and Alison dos Santos Malvadao (46.72s) of Brazil. The Norwegian now has an Olympic gold medal and a new world record. A month ago, Warholm broke the Olympics record of 46.78 set by Kevin Young on August 6 1992 during Barcelona Games.
Rani Rampal leaned on the fence, closed her eyes and, as the first droplets of rain fell on her face, allowed herself a wide grin. Soaking in the freshly minted feeling of being an Olympic semifinalist, the India captain was in a daze. She walked from the pitch towards the dressing room through a narrow, barricaded path, stopped for a second, pumped her arms and shouted: “Yaaay!’ Then, she hopped onto a cart and embraced her coach Sjoerd Marijne. “Is this real?” they asked each other. (READ MORE)
One man was key to the two 'firsts', 25 years apart. Sanjay Singh — the physiotherapist who helped Paes stay injury-free for three decades as the Indian added 18 Grand Slam titles to that bronze — is the coach of Luisa Stefani, who won the women's doubles bronze partnering Laura Pigossi in Tokyo.
The butler didn't do it, it was the Aussies. Some Australian athletes have apologised after puncturing holes in the wall and damaging the 'anti-sex' beds. More fascinatingly, the team's life-sized mascots - kangaroo and emu - miraculously reappeared after missing for a few days. They were found in Team Germany's section of the village.
Australia's chef de mission Chesterman in Tokyo or it down to exuberance of the youth. 'Some young people made a mistake, they had left the rooms in a condition that was unacceptable,' Chesterman said. 'The rooms were not trashed. It was unacceptable because people had to move into those rooms afterwards. It’s a matter of a small number of people making a mistake and they’re going to have to live with that. I’ve had expressions of great remorse from a number of athletes who were involved in these incidents. They feel disappointed they have contributed to this conversation about behavioural matters in a team that has been exceptional on and off the field.”
What about the mascots, though? 'We were about to put up signs around the village and post a reward for their return,” Chesterman said. “I’m pleased to report they are back in place and home. I think they went missing around the 28th, turned up again last night and understand they enjoyed a pleasant holiday in Deutschland.”
India's Sonam Malik was eliminated as there was no chance of repechage as the Mongolian opponent Bolortuya Khurelkhu to whom she lost in first round of women's 62kg category, is also out.
The other Indians who will grapple at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba include Seema Bisla (women's freestyle, 50kg), Vinesh Phogat (women’s freestyle 53kg), Anshu Malik (women's freestyle 57kg), Ravi Kumar Dahiya (men’s freestyle 57kg), Bajrang Punia (men’s freestyle 65kg) & Deepak Punia (men’s freestyle 86kg). All medal matches (for both bronze & gold medals) will be held the next day.
When a bout ends in a tie, there are three criteria that are taken into consideration:
- Wrestler with bigger technique/hold. Eg- Score 5-5.
- Red scored in 4,1 pattern. Blue scored in 1,2,2 pattern
- Red will be winner because he/she has bigger move
Sonam Malik was beaten in the last 30 seconds in the round 16 of women's 62kg freestyle category by Asian silver medalist Bolortuya Khurelkhuu from Mongolia. Will have to wait and see if she is in contention for repechage later. If one loses in the first round , then the repechage comes into play and she can fight for a bronze medal.
India's wrestling campaign begins with Sonam Malik's bout against Mongolia’s Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the round of 16 of the women's 62kg freestyle category at the Makuhari Messe Hall.
Belgium turn the tables in the last quarter to book their final spot To reach the semifinals after 41 years and play like that, India deserves credit for their fight. The men in blue punched above their weight to reach the semifinal. They have a long, long way to go to match the world's best.
It is still not all over for India, who will fight for the bronze medal now.
Belgium score their fifth goal and are a minute away from booking final spot. The scoreline does not reflect how close the match really for 3 quarters. The world champs showed their class in last quarter. No shame in losing to this great team, which is through to its second straight final. India still have a shot at bronze
Penalty stroke for Belgium and they double the lead to go 4-2 up. It's raining penalty corners for Belgium. Belgium have really taken their game to a different level in the last 8 minutes. It'll will have to play their greatest 7 minutes to turn this around here.
A third successive penalty corner awarded to Belgium and they manage to convert. Alexander Hendrix scored off the third successive penalty corner to give Belgium lead. About 10 minutes left.
At the end of third quarter, it's 2-2 all for India and Belgium. 15 minutes left for the semifinal to get over.
Match resumes and Indians win PC 38th minute after Belgians lost the referrel. However, chance missed as Belgium defenders did well to make sure India do not get that lead after Harmanpreeet smashed at the goal. He was blocked.
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India and Belgium are at par at half-time. 30 more minutes before the Olmpics finalist is decided. It's remarkable that both teams have been able to maintain this level of intensity, without it dropping even for a second, in this punishing conditions. Hot as hell in Tokyo.
Belgium awarded three penalty corners. India saves two but Belgium manage to convert in the 4th minute of second quarter to equalise with Alexander Hendrickx dragflick.
Three brilliant goals in the first quarter and India have 2-1 lead in the semifinals against Belgium. That first quarter flew by. Extremely high quality by India and Belgium. Scoreline in India's favour but nothing really separates both.
Mandeep strikes a goal, celebration as Belgium's referral goes in vain. That's three great goals in the first nine minutes of the semifinal. Indians win third PC but Belgium defended it very well.
Harmanpreet equalises for India from the second Penalty Corner. Score level at 1-1. Sensible referral by India earlier. India are back in the game. It was Harmanpreet's fifth goal in Tokyo Olympic Games.
Belgium converts a penalty corner through Loick Luypert who looks very happy to convert. It is Luypert's first goal of the tournamentand it comes in the semifinal.
It begins! India take on World Champions Belgium in Olympics semifinals. Belgium in all white outfit while India in all blue.
INDIA XI: PR Sreejesh (GK), Rupinder Pal Singh, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Manpreet Singh (C), Hardik Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Dilpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Shamser Singh.
COACH - Graham Reid.
BELGIUM XI: Nicolas De Kerpel, Antoine Kina, Gauthier Boccard, Vincent Vanasch (GK), Victor Wegnez, Arthur De Sloover, Loick Luypaert, Florent van Aubel, Sébastien Dockier, Arthur Van Doren, Felix Denayer (C).
COACH - Shane McLeod.
Javelin thrower Annu Rani throws a best of 54.04m in three attempts and her Olympic campaign is done. Had to throw 63m to go directly to final or be in the top-12. She was 14th in her qualification group.
Annu placed 14th place with her second throw of 53.19m. In the qualification, she has one more throw in hope of making it to the final 8 throwers. She need a 60m+
In wrestling, India begin their campaign at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba from Tuesday at 9am with Sonam Malik's bout against Mongolia’s Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the round of 16 of the women's 62kg freestyle category.
Seven including four men - Seema Bisla (women's freestyle, 50kg), Vinesh Phogat (women’s freestyle 53kg), Anshu Malik (women's freestyle 57kg), Sonam Malik (women's freestyle 62kg), Ravi Kumar Dahiya (men’s freestyle 57kg), Bajrang Punia (men’s freestyle 65kg) & Deepak Punia (men’s freestyle 86kg) - have reached Tokyo.
Rules: All medal matches (for both bronze & gold medals) will be held the next day. Repechage round is there. If one loses in the first round, then the repechage will come into play and can win bronze atleast
In women's javelin throw event, India's Annu Rani, the national record holder, will try to improve her personal best of 63.24 metres on Tuesday. The 28-year-old from Meerut is the first javelin thrower among women to enter Olympics and has been creating national records for the past seven years: Starting with 58.83m in 2014 and the recent one of 63.24m during Federation Cup in March this year. In 2019 Doha World Championships, the Asiad and Asian meet medallist was placed 8th. At Olympic Stadium on Tuesday, Annu who booked Tokyo tickets through the world rankings, will be competing in Group A.
Indian Javelin Thrower Annu Rani's 1st attempt is 50.35m. Certainly, not the best start for the Indian. Let's see how she performs in the second attempt.
Indian Javelin thrower Annu Rani will start off Day 11 for India as she competes in Women's Javelin Throw Qualification Group A.