100m olympics 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 9 Highlights
Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win men’s singles gold; India enter men’s hockey semis; Lakshya Sen loses in badminton semis.
A day of mixed fortunes for India at the Paris Olympics, as the nation celebrated its hockey team’s entry into the semifinals while facing disappointment in badminton.
Novak Djokovic etched his name in Olympic history, capturing the elusive gold medal in men’s singles tennis. The Serbian maestro defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final to complete the career Golden Slam. This triumph marks a historic moment in tennis, as Djokovic joins a select group of athletes to achieve this feat.
India’s men’s hockey team displayed resilience and determination to overcome Great Britain in a penalty shootout and secure a place in the semifinals. Despite playing with 10 men for a significant portion of the match, the Indian team showcased their fighting spirit to emerge victorious.
Lakshya Sen’s Olympic journey came to an end in the semifinals as he faced defeat against Viktor Axelsen. The Indian shuttler put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell short against the world number one.
These are just a few of the highlights from Day 9 of the Paris Olympics. Stay tuned for more updates and action-packed matches in the coming days.
