India has secured six medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, just short of the Tokyo 2020 tally. Despite notable performances and six fourth-place finishes, including a disqualification for Vinesh Phogat despite reaching the final, the Games have been eventful.
The final day of the Paris 2024 Olympics promises exciting events, including the highly anticipated closing ceremony at Stade de France. This closing event will feature the symbolic handover of the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles, the host city for the next Games.
Here’s a detailed schedule for India’s events on August 11 (Sunday), in IST chronological order:
- 11:30 PM: Women’s Marathon
Ethiopian Tigist Assefa, the world record holder, will compete against Kenya’s defending champion Peres Jepchirchir and Dutch runner Sifan Hassan.
- 12:30 AM: Men’s Handball Bronze Medal Match – Spain vs. Slovenia
- 2:05 AM: Men’s Water Polo Bronze Medal Match – USA vs. Hungary
- 3:00 AM: Women’s Basketball Bronze Medal Match – Belgium vs. Australia
- 4:30 AM: Women’s Volleyball Gold Medal Match – USA vs. Italy
- 5:00 AM: Men’s Handball Gold Medal Match – Germany vs. Denmark
- 5:30 AM: Men’s Water Polo Gold Medal Match – Serbia vs. Croatia
- 7:00 AM: Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Match – France vs. USA
- 12:30 AM (August 12): Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
India’s flag-bearers for the ceremony will be Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh.