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That will be all from Saturday. Sunday and the last day of the Olympics 2012 will promise more apart from the closing ceremony!
Join us here again. Thank you.
Join us here again. Thank you.
What a fantastic way to end what has been a fantastic day, both for Indians as well as fans elsewhere.
Hockey:
Germany beat Netherlands 2-1 to claim the men's hockey Gold.
Germany beat Netherlands 2-1 to claim the men's hockey Gold.
Bolt in action in the final of the 4*100m event:
Bolt is now fourth in the list of highest number of Golds won by any athlete ever. (6)
He also becomes the first in 108 years to win the same three events, twice in two consecutive Olympics.
BREAKING NEWS:
Usain Bolt and Jamaica set the world record in the 4*100m race, clocking 36.84 seconds.
Usain Bolt and Jamaica set the world record in the 4*100m race, clocking 36.84 seconds.
Germany continue to hold on to a slender lead (1-0) against Netherlands in the match for Gold. Counting down 20 minutes in the second half.
Into the second half. Germany with the lead against Netherlands.
Counting down the final ten minutes of the opening half. The scores are level at 0-0 as both Germany and Netherlands try for a break through!
Hockey:
The final of the men's event has begun. Netherlands play Germany for the Gold.
The final of the men's event has begun. Netherlands play Germany for the Gold.
And the man of the moment with his medal...
And Yogeshwar is being presented with the Bronze. What a moment at the ExCel Arena!
How is this for a grab? What a move towards the end from the Indian against North Korea's Myong Ri Jong.
BACK TO Yogeshwar:
His final three bouts were fought in just over an hour. Back-to-back bouts would have drained him but a final push from Yogeshwar was enough to bring him a Bronze, his first from Olympics and India's fifth from London.
His final three bouts were fought in just over an hour. Back-to-back bouts would have drained him but a final push from Yogeshwar was enough to bring him a Bronze, his first from Olympics and India's fifth from London.
FIVE MEDALS FOR INDIA FROM LONDON OLYMPICS
Sushil Kumar yet to fight. So that means hopes are alive for one more.
Sushil Kumar yet to fight. So that means hopes are alive for one more.
What a celebration here as the wrestler from Sonepat sets the stage on fire. A flurry of points and leaving nothing to chance and absolutely stunning North Korea's Jong Myong Ri into submission.
SIX POINTS FOR THE INDIAN. HISTORIC MOMENT. WHAT A MOVE AND WHAT A PIN.
THAT IS ANOTHER MEDAL FOR INDIA!!!
THAT IS ANOTHER MEDAL FOR INDIA!!!
Pins him down. Yogeshwar in CONTROL!!!!
THIRD AND FINAL ROUND
Momentum with Yogeshwar.
Momentum with Yogeshwar.
2nd round to Yogeshwar.
1 round to go...
1 round to go...
Opening point for Yogeshwar. Comes back stronger. Great comeback. Pins his opponent down. 1-0 in 2nd period.
Korean wrestler cautioned.
2nd round: Yogeshwar will have to come back strongly here. He has done it in the past.
Opening point for Jong Myong Ri. Round 1 ends.
Looking for the opening point.
Yogsehwar is fighting North Korea's Jong Myong Ri.
And here they come...
Yogeshwar's bout about to begin...
Yogeshwar's match for Bronze should begin in another 20 minutes from now. Waiting for official confirmation though.
And that is it. Yogeshwar will fight for Bronze against North Korea's Jong Myong Ri.
That is a third point in the third round.
And another. Flip from Yogeshwar. That is 2-0.
Yogeshwar gets the opening round.
Third round begins...
Second round ends 3-2 in favour of Yogeshwar.
But it cannot give him more than a point. Yogeshwar now leads 3-1.
Esmaeilpoorjouybari now in control.
Decision to give India three points over-ruled.
Challenge against Yogeshwar's power-double.
Toss goes to Yogeshwar.
No breakthrough yet for any as the opening round of repechage ends.
Both wrestlers locked up in close proximity. Yogeshwar not letting Esmaeilpoorjouybari get the better of him.
Yogeshwar in red; Esmaeilpoorjouybari in blue.
And he comes out again..
Yogeshwar vs Esmaeilpoorjouybari
Yogeshwar vs Esmaeilpoorjouybari
If Yogeshwar beats Esmaeilpoorjouybari, his final hurdle will be North Korea's Jong Myong Ri.
Dutt faces Masoud Esmaeilpoorjouybari of Iran. The time has not been announced yet but should take place shortly.
It is. 1 down and 2 more to go for a Bronze.
Another point for Yogeshwar. That should be it.
Toss again and Yogeshwar wins again. Will clench.
Yogeshwar looking to dominate Gomez. Has been successful. 1-0 after two rounds.
Yogeshwar is up against Franklin Gomez of Puerto Rico.
Opening point to the Indian.
1st round over. Yogeshwar Dutt wins the toss.
And he comes out. Yogeshwar Dutt in his first repechage bout.
Wrestling:
Yogeshwar Dutt will take on Franklin Gomez Matos in the repechage round at 2215hrs (IST). That is, in a little less than half an hour.
Yogeshwar Dutt will take on Franklin Gomez Matos in the repechage round at 2215hrs (IST). That is, in a little less than half an hour.
AND AN UPSET
Mexico beat Brazil 2-1 to take the Gold in the men's football event!
Mexico beat Brazil 2-1 to take the Gold in the men's football event!
And a goal. It is for Mexico. This is turning out to be a one-sided match as far as the scoreline goes. 2-0 against Brazil for the Gold in football.
Brazil forwards have managed to breach the Mexican defence regularly in the second half. Mexico have not had much of a chance to do the same. Scoreline still favours the men in green (1-0).
Football
The second half of the match between Brazil and Mexico has begun.
The second half of the match between Brazil and Mexico has begun.
It is not an easy prospect for Yogeshwar. Three rounds against different opponents takes a toll. But he still has a shot!
BREAKING NEWS:
Yogeshwar Dutt has a shot at a medal. He has made it to the repechage round. He will face Gomez and will have to win three rounds to earn a Bronze in the 60kgs freestyle category.
Yogeshwar Dutt has a shot at a medal. He has made it to the repechage round. He will face Gomez and will have to win three rounds to earn a Bronze in the 60kgs freestyle category.
And it is halftime.
Mexico lead Brazil by a goal (1-0). This is for the Gold in the men's football event.
Mexico lead Brazil by a goal (1-0). This is for the Gold in the men's football event.
The half-time is almost here. Brazil continue to push, earn a few corners and get a few cards as well. The scoreline is intact at 1-0 in favour of Mexico.
Brazil still managing to have maximum possession of the ball. Not allowing Mexican forwards to showcase their skills. The Mexican defense though is managing to hold up to the challenge.
Brazil trying to get back on level terms. Have been creating in-roads but have not found success. Not yet, anyway.
Oribe Peralta scored the opener for Mexico.
Football:
The men's final of the football event has begun. And Mexico have taken the lead against Brazil.
We are only minutes into the match and the scoreboard has begun ticking. One of the quickest goals in football. Under 2 minutes...
The men's final of the football event has begun. And Mexico have taken the lead against Brazil.
We are only minutes into the match and the scoreboard has begun ticking. One of the quickest goals in football. Under 2 minutes...
So, final verdict from here is that Yogeshwar has lost this bout. Repechage hopes and hopes for a medal exists still.
Overall, Yogeshwar now trails 0-3 against his opponent from Russia.
2-0 against Yogeshwar at the end of the second period.
End of second period. Has not gone the Indian's way here either.
The first period ended 1-0 in favour of Kudukhov. Yogeshwar has now lost two points in the second period.
Kudukhov has taken two points in a hurry. Yogeshwar is giving him a good fight but is also giving away single points.
This is the clinch in the first period...
Opening round ends. Score in just a bit...
Yogeshwar Dutt is here and has begun his pre-quarterfinal bout against Kudukhov.
Besik Kudukhov is 26, three years younger than Yogeshwar, and won the Bronze in the previous Olympics.
Wrestling: Yogeshwar Dutt's opponent in the pre quarter-final is Besik Kudukhov of Russia who won his bout against Franklin Gomez of Puerto Rico.
Yogeshwar Dutt won 3-1, the loser here had technical points but Yogeshwar had more technical points.
Wrestling: Yogeshwar Dutt wins his bout and is through to the pre quarter-final.
Wrestling: Yogeshwar Dutt takes round 2. All level now.
Wrestling: Yogeshwar Dutt lost the first round after a clinch by his opponent Anatolie Ilarionovitch.
Wrestling: Meanwhile, Yogeshwar Dutt's bout in the 60-kg freestyle category should start anytime now.
Athletics: Basant Bahadur Rana finishes 36th in the 50km race walk with a National record breaking effort of 3:56.48.
Athletics: The 50km race walk is over. Russia's Sergey Kirdyapkin with a new Olympic record is the winner. He finished with 3:35.59. Second is Jared Tallent of Australia with a new personal best timing of 3:36.53. China's Si Tianfeng is in the bronze medal place with another personal best timing of 3:37.16. Still waiting for the Indian to finish.
Athletics: India's Basant Bahadur Rana is now 40th as the 50km race walk nears its end. His timing was 3:32.40 after 45kms.
Athletics: The 50km walk is into frenzy zone now. The frontrunners are speeding away. The 'tailenders' trying hard. Some athletes have no option but to give up. India's Basant Bahadur Rana meanwhile marches on. He finished 40km with a time of 3:09.09. He improved a bit on ranking, 43rd now.
Athletics: It is past 35km now and India's Basant Bahadur Rana is currently 49th overall. His timing 2:45.24. Seven athletes are out of the 50km race walk.
Wrestling: India's Yogeshwar Dutt has his bout in the 60-kg freestyle at around 17:39 Indian time. He is to face Anatolie Ilarionovitch Guidea of Bulgaria in the qualifications round. Remember, Yogeshwar reached the quarter-final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and lost a close fight to Kenichi Yumoto of Japan. His coach was apparently fumed at his loss. He will probably go a step further this time with experience to back him.
Athletics: Basant Bahadur Rana is 53rd after 30km in the 50-km race walk. His timing 2:21.51. The leaders timing 2:10.49.
Athletics: After 20km, India's Basant Bahadur Rana is 55th with a timing of 1:34.33. The leaders clocked 1:27.44.
Athletics: India's Basant Bahadur Rana with a time of 1:10.53 now 53rd in the 50-km race walk after 15km. The leaders clocking 1:06.01.
Hockey: India go down 2-3 to South Africa and finish last at the London Olympics. The aggression they displayed at the end was not enough to pull off a miracle. This is their worst ever show at the Games having not won a single game.
Hockey: India score a second through a field goal from Dharamvir Singh. Trail 2-3 now. Two minutes is all they have to equalise.
Hockey: India now trail 1-3 after Norris Jones scores a third goal for the South Africans. The writing seems on the wall now. India will finish the last. Only 4 minutes to go.
Athletics: 10 kms gone and India's Basant Bahadur Rana times 47:13 and is in 52nd place in the 50-km walk. The leaders are timing 44:15, which is over 3 minutes difference with the Indian. The field has 63 competitors.
Hockey: India get a couple of penalty corners. Missed from the first one, got another, missed again. Still trail 1-2. Sad but true, India has never gone an Olympic without winning a game and it looks like they will this time.
Hockey: Indian look shabby in defence and shoddy in attack. S V Sunil misses a sitter and so does the woefully out of form Shivendra. Just cannot score a goal India despite multiple opportunities within minutes.
Hockey: By the way, Manpreet Singh is back on the field with a bandaged head. Means all is well on that front.
Athletics: The best timing after 5-km was 22 minutes,12 seconds by six walkers in the pack from a total of 63 competing today.
Hockey: Second half is under way. Score still 2-1 in South Africa's favour after 6 minutes of play.
Athletics: After 5km in the 50-km walk, India's Basant Bahadur Rana with a time of 23:34 is at 52nd place. This is just the beginning though.
It was Timothy Drummond who scored the second one for South Africa.
Hockey: Another card. This time a yellow for India's VR Raghunath. And South Africa score a second just before half-time. Lead 2-1 against a hapless looking Indian side at the break.
Hockey: Now, Norris Jones, who was the one behind Manpreet's injury, is out of the field after getting a green card. Everything it seems is related to Manpreet today. Still hope that he is fine. Meanwhile India go for a referral and lose the appeal. They can't appeal again in the match.
Hockey: SK Uthappa, who came in for injured Manpreet, has got a green card and is briefly out of the field.
Athletics: The 50-km walk has begun now. India's Basant Bahadur Rana with a best of 4:02.13 is competing. The field has runners ranging with times from 3:35.47 (Australia's Deakes Nathan) to 4:08.51 (Vitaliy Anichkin of Kazakhstan). The world record in the event is 3:34.14 and the Olympic record 3:37.09.
Hockey: Sandeep Singh scores for India from the penalty corner. 1-1 now.
Athletics: Meanwhile, Basant Bahadur Rana's 50-km walk final will begin in 15 minutes. His best timing has been 4:02.13. The 28-year old from Chamkipur, Punjab is not amongst the best in the business but will be looking to give his best at the Olympics.
Andrew Cronje scored the goal in a very 'dirty' but effective effort.
South Africa get a goal, seven minutes into the game. A scrambling effort. Lead India 1-0.
Meanwhile SK Uthappa is on in Manpreet's place. Skipper and goalie Bharat Chetri is not playing today and Sreejesh, playing in his place, makes a good save.
Manpreet off on a stretcher. Hope he is fine. Will get back on that later.
Hockey: The match is underway and India's Manpreet Singh is down after being hit on the side of the head by South African forward Norris Jones. Seems nasty.
Hockey: Indian team will look to play for pride here. The South Africans are looking bright and in jovial mood but Indian players are not so. They should learn from their opponents here. A strong feeling that the Men in Blue take things too seriously sometimes when it is meant to be otherwise.
Hello and welcome to the penultimate day at the London Olympics 2012. It has been quite a journey and we have had immense pleasure in bringing you all the action. In case you missed some from the last night, here is a brief round up of the same. The Indian performance was nothing to write home about but we can still expect a couple of surprises. Here is India campaign for today. The Indian hockey team will want to save some grace from the Games when they take on South Africa to avoid being classified as the last team. Not much will be expected from 50-km walk athlete Basant Bahadur Rana but Yogeshwar Dutt is surely carrying some hope for the Indian fans.
The hockey match should start in just about 20 minutes. Stay tuned.
The hockey match should start in just about 20 minutes. Stay tuned.
