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Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4

August 03, 2021 21:44 IST

Lovlina Borgohain will be in pursuit of history when she bouts in the semi-final on Wednesday

IMAGE: Lovlina Borgohain will be in pursuit of history when she bouts in the semi-final on Wednesday. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images

It's a packed day at the Tokyo Olympics for Indian athletes on Wednesday, August 4.

All eyes will be on boxer Lovlina Borgohain who will face reigning World champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the Olympics boxing 67 kg semi-finals. Lovlina has assured India of a bronze but would want to make history with a spot in the final.  

 

India's big medal hope, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra begins his campaign at the Olympics on Wednesday. The Asian Games gold medallist will be the first Indian to start proceedings --  the Men's Javelin Throw qualification starting at 05:35 IST. 

Shivpal Singh, the other javelin thrower will be in action at 07:05 IST.

Women's golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will tee off at 05.55 IST and 7.39 IST. 

The history-creating women's hockey team will vie for a place in the final with tough opponents Argentina. The match starts at 15.30 IST. 

India Tokyo Olympics schedule