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That is all the action that we have from Monday at the Olympics. Do check our photo galleries at the bottom right of the page for on and off the field action from London.
So, another day comes to an end.
So, disappointment from the ExCel Arena, the same venue where Mary Kom today, took a win.
No doubt though that Vijender Singh continues to be India's premier pugilist and that he will come back strongly from this defeat.
It was a good fight from Vijender but it was not good enough to take him past Abbos Atoev. A two-point deficit after the second round played havoc and opened upto a four point gap by the end of the third.
Abbos Atoev wins 17-13. Vijender out of London Olympics, sadly!
Close but just a bit inclined towards the Uzbek. Waiting for final confirmation.
THAT'S IT. Did not look good for the Indian.
Vijender takes one on him. Not looking good for the Indian pugilist...
Vijender seems to be running short, just a bit, of stamina. A minute left.
Needs to come back hard does Vijender, connects with a right!
Chants of 'India' fill ExCel Arena.
Abbos gets his guard proper. Not letting Vijender take points.
Round three starts. Vijender needs to erase a 2-point deficit.
Abbos punches in two more and the round ends. 10-8 against the Indian after two rounds!
Slight advantage here for the Indian. Takes a power hit on his face as we type.
Vijender gets a straight right. Follows with another. Good going from Vijender here.
A minute left in the second.
Vijender Singh gets aggressive. Looking for power. A left hook from the Indian but Abbos catches it.
Second round continues to be close. Abbos tries a flurry but misses his mark.
Words of encouragement from the Indian coach.
Round 1 over. Close round between the two.
So, some comeback from the Indian. Needs the momentum.
Vijender being made to defend. Got a right punch!
The Uzbek seems to have the advantage. Vijender looking for a flurry of some kind.
Loud cheers for Vijender. He is trying to get back in.
Vijender takes a few shots. Needs to come back again...
And they are out to fight.....
The wait if now on for the ongoing match to get over. Falcao leads Harcsa 6-2 after a round.
Vijender will take the blue corner while Abbos will have the red.
Both Vijender and Abbos are of the same age - 26.
Vijender's wins in London Olympics so far: 16-15 and 14-10.
More about Vijender's opponent tonight.
Uzbekistan's Atoev Abbos won the 2007 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships.
He has had close matches so far in the London Olympics. His first win was 12-10 while his second was 11-9.
Uzbekistan's Atoev Abbos won the 2007 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships.
He has had close matches so far in the London Olympics. His first win was 12-10 while his second was 11-9.
Vijender will fight Abbos Atoev of Uzbekistan
Reminder
Vijender Singh bout starts at 0215hrs (IST) (Correction: Match starts at 0230hrs)
Vijender Singh bout starts at 0215hrs (IST) (Correction: Match starts at 0230hrs)
Athletics update:
Usain Bolt just received his gold medal for his win in the 100m category.
Related read: Bolt has new fans - Yuvraj Singh and Shane Warne
Usain Bolt just received his gold medal for his win in the 100m category.
Related read: Bolt has new fans - Yuvraj Singh and Shane Warne
Column:
Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has congratulated Indian athletes who have won medals in the London Olympics. Speaks of much more including Yuvraj Singh. Read all here
Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has congratulated Indian athletes who have won medals in the London Olympics. Speaks of much more including Yuvraj Singh. Read all here
Wrestling update:
Omid Haji Norooz claims Gold in the men's Greco-Roman 60kg.
Omid Haji Norooz claims Gold in the men's Greco-Roman 60kg.
Did you know?
Vijender Singh is the most searched Indian athlete of all participating in the London Olympics. Read report here
Vijender Singh is the most searched Indian athlete of all participating in the London Olympics. Read report here
Athletics update:
Usain Bolt has a warning for fellow athletes: Will party but will run and will win more medals. ( Read report here)
Usain Bolt has a warning for fellow athletes: Will party but will run and will win more medals. ( Read report here)
Hockey update:
South Korea beat Belgium in the women's category. Will now play Germany for the 7th-8th playoff.
South Korea beat Belgium in the women's category. Will now play Germany for the 7th-8th playoff.
Read this?
Love match in beach volleyball
A British amateur player went down on his knees on the court to propose to his girlfriend.
Love match in beach volleyball
A British amateur player went down on his knees on the court to propose to his girlfriend.
Football:
The women's football match is currently on with players from Japan and France on the field.
Japan lead 1-0 as the first half is about to come to an end.
The women's football match is currently on with players from Japan and France on the field.
Japan lead 1-0 as the first half is about to come to an end.
And here is the schedule for Indian athletes who will be out to compete on Tuesday:
Athletics
03:15pm: Renjith Maheshwary in the triple jump event.
12:15am (Wednesday): Vikas Gowda in the men's discus throw final
Hockey
08:30pm: India vs Belgium (Group B)
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Athletics
03:15pm: Renjith Maheshwary in the triple jump event.
12:15am (Wednesday): Vikas Gowda in the men's discus throw final
Hockey
08:30pm: India vs Belgium (Group B)
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India news:
Silver medalist Vijay Kumar has said the Army has denied him promotion for years. Says he will quit now if he does not get what he deserves. Read full report
Silver medalist Vijay Kumar has said the Army has denied him promotion for years. Says he will quit now if he does not get what he deserves. Read full report
The events today are phased out. The following is the schedule of important events that do not feature Indians:
Women's Shot put final at 2300hrs
Women's pole vault at 2300hrs
Women's hockey: Great Britain vs Netherlands at 2300hrs
Australia vs Argentina at 0100hrs
Wrestling:
Men's Greco Roman: 60kgs, 84 kgs and 120 kgs - Repache and Bronze at 2145hrs
Women's Shot put final at 2300hrs
Women's pole vault at 2300hrs
Women's hockey: Great Britain vs Netherlands at 2300hrs
Australia vs Argentina at 0100hrs
Wrestling:
Men's Greco Roman: 60kgs, 84 kgs and 120 kgs - Repache and Bronze at 2145hrs
And here is what is happening elsewhere in Olympics at the moment:
Hockey: Chinese women Japan for a right t play in the semi-final round.
Sailing: China's Xu Lijia has won gold in the women's Laser Radial.
Wrestling: The Greco Roman events got underway a short while back.
Hockey: Chinese women Japan for a right t play in the semi-final round.
Sailing: China's Xu Lijia has won gold in the women's Laser Radial.
Wrestling: The Greco Roman events got underway a short while back.
Another one.
Her opponent - Rahali - was aggressive to begin with but Mary had her strategy in place. She did not let her guard down and managed to evade most of the punches to tire the Tunisian pugilist.
Her opponent - Rahali - was aggressive to begin with but Mary had her strategy in place. She did not let her guard down and managed to evade most of the punches to tire the Tunisian pugilist.
AND HERE SHE IS....
Mary Kom and her punches in the recently concluded match.
Mary Kom and her punches in the recently concluded match.
So, action at the ExCel Arena has begun superbly for the Indians. More action will follow later in the day as Vijender Singh will fight at 2:15am IST.
Confirmation
Mary Kom will fight world number 2 Nicola Adams of Britain in her semi-final bout.
Mary Kom will fight world number 2 Nicola Adams of Britain in her semi-final bout.
She began her campaign here as one of India's medal prospects and she has fought two matches, enough to show that she can take on the world's best.
It was 2-1, 3-2 in the first two rounds. The Indian took a sudden surge in the third to do enough to take her through.
What a match!
What a match!
Easy match for Mary Kom. Looked close in the first two rounds but Mary Kom had her strategy in place. Peaked at the right time.
15-6 for Mary Kom!!
15-6 for Mary Kom!!
AND THAT IS A WIN FOR MARY KOM!
IN SEMIFINAL NOW AND IS ASSURED OF A MEDAL!
Awaiting final result and score though.
IN SEMIFINAL NOW AND IS ASSURED OF A MEDAL!
Awaiting final result and score though.
Rahali looking for something of a miracle. Letting her guard down.
Not losing it from here, Mary Kom. Unless she puts down her gloves down. Lot of power being shown by here now.
Catches Rahali with a right.
Third round 6-1!
Leading 11-4! Mary Kom on fire..
Leading 11-4! Mary Kom on fire..
End of third round. BRILLIANT for Mary Kom. Should have taken it.
What a sudden burst from Mary Kom. Should seal the round with that.
Right punches in A FLURRY! Mary Kom powers punches her way all of a sudden.
Rahali has been the agressor. Mary Kom, the planner. Easily tackling the Tunisian.
Rahali looks just a bit desperate now...
5-3 after two rounds. Mary leads!
2nd round ends. Mary may have just taken just a lead.
Rahali takes a left jab. Defense from Mary Kom holds.
Rahali looking to carve a way back.
And the Indian slips. Gets up in no time at all.
Mary Kom leads 2-1.
Wide swing from Mary.
Start of Round 2. Score for Round 1 awaited.
Bell rings. Mary Kom kept punching. Wow. Aggression! Judges not too happy though.
Mary Kom may have had a left. Did not look too legal.
Trying for the harder punches against Mary Kom. Not working all that much.
Rahali adjusts her glove.
Rahali looks a little more aggressive. Mary Kom seems to have a strategy in place though.
And she is here. Mary Kom adjusts her gloves. Ready to punch!
A little under 10 minutes left for Mary Kom's bout. She wins today and it is a medal for sure!
Manavjit Singh is also out of contention for Men's Trap Finals. Scores 119/125
Indian boxer M C Mary Kom will soon be in action. And a win today will atleast assure her of a bronze medal.
Mary Kom on Sunday overcame a tough battle against Poland's Karolina Michalczuk in the opening round of the women's boxing, which is making its Olympic debut in London. The Indian faces Maroua Rahali of Tunisia in the 51 kg class.
NEXT: MARY KOM VS MAROUA RAHALI OF TUNISIA
PRONE - Sanjeev Rajput scored 395/400 (98, 98, 99, 100) while Gagan Narang scored 398/400 (100, 99, 100, 99)
STANDING - Sanjeev Rajput scored 378/400 (96, 95, 91, 96) while gagan Narang scored 377/400 (97, 90, 96, 94)
KNEELING - Sanjeev Rajput scored 388/400 (98, 96, 97, 97) while Gagan Narang scored 389/400 (97, 97, 98, 97)
TOTAL: Sanjeev Rajput - 1161/1200, Gagan Narang 1164/1200
Both Gagan Narang and Sanjeev Rajput fail to qualify for the 50m Rifle 3 Position Finals.
After 3 sets, Gagan Narang's total is 1164/1200 (Prone: 398, Standing: 377, Kneeling: 389)
Gagan Narang finishes with 389/400 in Kneeling (97, 97, 98, 97) (Total Score: 1164/1200)
After 3 sets, Sanjeev Rajput's total is 1161/1200 (Prone: 395, Standing: 378, Kneeling: 388)
Sanjeev Rajput finishes with 388/400 (98, 96, 97, 97) (Total Score after 3 Sets: 1161/1200).
Gagan Narang scores 292/300in Kneeling (1067/1100)
Gagan Narang scores 272/280 in Kneeling
Sanjeev Rajput 310/320 in Kneeling (1083/1120)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 291/300 in Kneeling (1064/1100)
Gagan Narang scores 204/210 in Kneeling (979/1010)
Sanjeev Rajput 273/280 in Kneeling (1046/1080)
Gagan Narang scores 194/200 in Kneeling (969/1000)
Gagan Narang scores 155/160 in Kneeling (930/960)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 234/240 (Total 1007/1040)
Gagan Narang scores 97/100 in Kneeling (872/900)
Gagan Narang scores 87/90 in Kneeling (862/890)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 184/190 (Total 957/990)
Gagan Narang scores 50/50 in Kneeling (825/850)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 146/150 (Total 919/950)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 127/130 (Total 900/930)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 107/110 (Total 880/910)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 39/40 in Kneeling (Total 812/840)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 9/10 in Kneeling (Total 792/810)
Narang spoiled his chances in the second Set - Standing. Needs to give his best 40 shots in the last Set - Kneeling
Italy's Niccolo Campriani leading 50m Rifle 3 Positions qualification with 786/800
Manavjit Singh Sandhu's Trap Qualification still underway. Fourth round about to finish. He is currently placed 19th. Fifth and last round of qualification will start shortly
Standing - It was a disastrous Set for Indian shooters Gagan Narang and Sanjeev Rajput. Last Set about to start - Kneeling.
Gagan Narang 338/360, Sanjeev Rajput 340/360
Gagan Narang 310/330, Sanjeev Rajput 340/360
Gagan Narang 301/320 in Standing (Total 699/720)
Gagan Narang 283/300 in Standing (Total 681/700)
Gagan Narang 244/260 in Standing (Total 642/660)
Gagan Narang 215/230 in Standing (Total 613/630)
Sanjeev Rajput 282/300 after 3 rounds of Standing. (Total 677/700)
Gagan Narang 178/190 in Standing (Total 576/590)
Gagan Narang 150/160 in Standing (Total 548/560)
Sanjeev Rajput 245/260 in Standing (Total 640/660)
Gagan Narang 140/150, Sanjeev Rajput 237/250
Sanjeev Rajput scores 237/250, Gagan Narang 133/140
Sanjeev Rajput scores 219/230 (614/630)
Sanjeev Rajput scores 201/210 (596/610)
Gagan Narang scores 133/140 (Total Scores 531/540), Sanjeev Rajput 181/190 (Total Score 576/590)
Sanjeev Rajput 134/140, Gagan Narang 57/60
Standings - Sanjeev Rajput scores 106/110, Gagan Narang 39/40
Vikas Gowda has qualified for the final round of the Discus Throw at the London Olympics. Vikas got an automatic qualification when he threw 65.20 metres in his second attempt. This is the longest distance covered in the event so far.
He became the second athlete in the event to get an automatic qualification. He is only the sixth Indian to qualify for the final round of any Olympic event. In his first attempt, he had hurled the discus to a distance of 63.52 metres.
The Discus Throw finals will take place tomorrow at 00.15 AM IST.
DISCUS THROW - Vikas Gowda comes for his second attempt and it is more than 65 mts, qualifies for final
Sanjeev Rajput scores 49/50 in Standings
Sanjeev Rajput starts his Set of Standings, scores 39/40
Manavjit Singh Sandhu scores 25/25 in the fourth round of Trap Qualifications. Total score 95/100. Currently placed 19th
Manavjit Singh Sandhu scores 22/22
Manavjit Singh Sandhu scores 12/12 in Trap's qualification event, Round 4
Man's Trap, 4th round of qualification - Manavjit Singh Sandhu scores 9/9
Discus throw qualification - Vikas Gowda throws 63.52mts, falls short of the qualifying mark of 65m in the first attempt.
India's discus thrower Vikas Gowda's qualification gets underway
50m Rifle 3 Positions - Belarus' Yury Shcherbatsevich is atop the list with 399/400 with 31 inner 10s
Sanjeev Rajput scored 98, 98, 99, 100 while Gagan Narang scored 100, 99, 100, 99
Gagan Narang currently placed fifth while Sanjeev Rajput is 20th
Gagan Narang 99/100 in the 4th Series of Prone. Total Score 398/400.
Sanjeev Rajput scores perfect 100/100 in the 4th Series of Prone. Total Score 395/400. Next Set is of Standing
Gagan Narang 89/90 in the 4th Series of Prone. Total Score 388/390
Sanjeev Rajput 80/80 in the 4th Series of Prone. Total Score 375/380
It's 60/60 for Sanjeev Rajput in the 4th series of Prone. Total Score 355/360
Gagan Narang is going pretty strong. It's 40/40 for him in the 4th series of Prone. Total score 339/340
Gagan Narang 299/300
Sanjeev Rajput scores 315/320
Sanjeev Rajput scores 266/270 - Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Qualifications
Just FYI, only 8 shooters will qualify to the final round. And the scores of this round will be carried forward
Sanjeev Rajput 236/240, Gagan Narang 209/210
Sanjeev Rajput 196/200, Gagan Narang 209/210
Gagan Narang misses a point and scores 159/160
Sanjeev Rajput 118/120
Gagan Narang scores 130/130
Sanjeev Rajput scores 108/110
Gagan Narang score 110/110
Sanjeev Rajput scores 88/90
Gagan Narang scores 90/90
Gagan Narang scores 70/70, five inners tens
Sanjeev Rajput gets 2 inner tens to take his score to 20
Gagan Narang and Saneejv Rajput's Men's 50 m rifle 3 positions qualification event about to start
Manavjit shot 70/75 (24,24,22) in the first three sets. Two more sets to go. Manavjit is currently placed 25th in the list, which isn't really great for him. Can he recover today and qualify for the final? We'll wait and watch...
And now some information about the Men's Trap Event (MANAVJIT SINGH SANDHU'S EVENT)
Each shooter fires 5 sets of 25 targets in trap shooting. 10 targets are thrown to the left, 10 to the right, and 5 straight-away in each set. The shooters can take two shots at each target.
Top 6 shooters move on to the final round.
In the final, there is an additional round of 25 targets, where only one shot can be taken at each target. The total score from all 150 targets is used to determine final ranking.
A bit about the Men's 50 m rifle 3 positions (GAGAN NARANG AND SANJEEV RAJPUT'S EVENT)
As the name suggests, the event consists of three positions - Prone, Standing and Keeling Positions. Forty shots in each position. So it 3 X40 shots for men.
Each position has separate times and commands. For instance, each shooter has 45 minutes to complete the prone part, 75 mins for the standing part, and 60 mins for the kneeling part. This includes sighting shots for each part.
Top 8 shooters reach the final, where the score zones are divided into tenths, giving up to 10.9 points for each shot.
The shooter with highest aggregate score (qualification + final, maximum 1309.0 for men) is declared the winner.
But to start with, Three Indian shooters will be in action at 13:30 IST. Manavjit Singh Sandhu will be seen in action in the Stage 2 Qualification in Men's Trap, while Gagan Narang and Sanjeev Rajput will take part in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Position Qualification...Watch this space for live updates
With 18 medal events, it is going to be an action-packed day at London 2012. Among star attractions will be Women's Pole Vault finals, Women's Boxing quarterfinals, Cycling Men's Sprint as well as various Wrestling finals. The Women's Football semi finals will be held today as will the finals of various Gymnastics events. Tune in for all the action.
Yesterday, the world witnessed some of the most memorable moments.
Usain Bolt remains the man to be surpassed on the 100m track. He clocked 9.63 seconds and won the gold.
Britain's Andy Murray finally fulfilled a dream of beating World No. 1 Roger Federer to win a final at the Wimbledon. Only this time it was not a Grand Slam but an Olympic final. But it is no less important. Murray won Gold sans Tears
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Good Morning Everyone! It's Day 11 of the London Olympics. Lots of action unfolded on Sunday and much more is coming up today. But to begin with, here's what to look out from the Indian camp!
SHOOTING:
Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions: Sanjeev Rajput, Gagan Narang
Qualification: 1:30 PM (IST)
Finals: 6:15 PM
Men's Trap: Manavjit Singh Sandhu
Qualification: 1:30 PM (IST)
Finals: 8:30 PM (IST)
BOXING:
Women's Flyweight (51kg): MC Mary Kom v/s Maroua Rahali (Tunisia) - Quarterfinals 6:30 PM (IST)
Men's Middleweight (75kg): Vijender Singh v/s Abbos Atoev (Uzbekistan) - Quarterfinal: 2:30 AM IST (Tuesday)
ATHLETICS:
Men's Discus Throw: Vikas Gowda - Qualification: 2:30 PM (IST)
