Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights, Day 9: Key Events and Indian Athletes’ Performance

Noah Lyles Wins Men’s 100m Gold:

Indian Athletes’ Mixed Day:

Hockey:

Indian hockey star Amit Rohidas was handed a one-match ban after
receiving a red card in the quarterfinal against Great Britain, which India
won in a shootout. This means Rohidas will miss the crucial semifinal match
(Paris
2024 Olympics) .

Tennis:

Badminton:

Lakshya Sen lost his men’s singles semifinal against Viktor Axelsen but
will compete for the bronze medal .

Boxing:

Lovlina Borgohain missed out on a medal, adding to a day of mixed
results for Indian athletes
(Hindustan
Times).

Other Highlights:

Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the women’s high jump gold.
The USA set a new world record in the women’s 4x100m medley relay, while
China’s Pan Zhanle led the men’s team to gold in the 4x100m medley relay
(Hindustan
Times).
Carlos Yulo from the Philippines won gold in the men’s vault, adding to
his floor title.
In a major swimming event, Bobby Finke of the USA broke the world record
in the men’s 1500m freestyle
(Hindustan
Times)
(Paris
2024 Olympics).