Sanjib

I hope OP participates in 5000m, she is strongest in that event, also Suriya should participate in the same, not sure why she is missing, thought she had a good chance in middle distance. In the fed cup I saw Renjith get close to 16.90m, but was a foul jump, so he has a chance so does Mayookha, hopefully she is fit, so all is not lost, there's also a national Interstate next week someone may surprise, Amiya is also fit and coming back and don't under-estimate Dharambir in 200m,he has the NR of 20.66s, we have seen some athletes repeatedly perform and fail by a distance in the last few weeks, a new crop is coming in, hope to hear some better news.

The archery was a disaster, poor planning, but I still feel we will get close to 120. Men's 4X 400 will also surely make it, the next competition they participate in they will be in top 16, even below I feel, also Russia most likely to be suspended, OP is participating this week-end, expect her to get a quota, Siddhanth and Dutee are close, hopefully they will get it and I can't believe we will not have any jumpers this time, surely someone will make it. So with golf & swimming, we are reaching 115, add boxing whatever we get, should be close to 120.

6 nation hockey tournament in Spain - Any channel taking up in India?

Siddhant finished 1st at 13.66s, unlucky had no competition, 2nd one finished at 13.89s

Thanks a lot Tirtha, this helps.

Kindly share the link.

I have never seen India have so much ball possession against Australia ever. Rolant Oltman's take a bow, Harmanpreet, what a sensation. We are a medal prospect in Hockey at Rio, for the first time in Olympics since 1980. Add Sardar to it and we are a team to beat. Raghunath has improved so much in his defensive skills, what a tournament he had. Indian defense was impeccable. Surender Kumar, Kothajit, even the forwards coming back and defending. All that is now required is the forwards finishing on the chances, that last touch.

You win, you loose, that's the beauty of sport, the un-acceptable part seems to be the strategic error by coaches and management,how come someone keep shooting low in both matches in all rounds, not a single 10's and very few 9's, be picked on this form, especially after the early exit against Brazil. Out of 18 arrows what would be his average?

Brilliant 4th Qtr, could have scored more goals, just went to sleep in the 2nd Qtr, which cost us the game. Anyway good positive performance, whoever is the opponent tomorrow, just need to play positive hockey with a lot of energy.

Comm'n that's a way of expressing. We all know his bad form was the reason for the loss against Brazil. Can a player not be replaced at the Qtr final stage, what if someone gets injured?

So his pathetic performance, resulting in a loss to Brazil was ignored right, for today, what were the rules can an archer be replaced in the Qtr final stage after the 1st round, coz he tried his best to ensure we loose in the 1st round itself, anybody?

What a bad day, hopefully Rajiv or Anas can bring some good news later.

No Tirtha, he will be replaced by Atanu, I'm sure.

I do not understand the decision of not using Rahul in this crucial event, Champia already showed his form in the other events.

Another shoot-off, looses the 4th

Champia is in the worst form of his life, can we not choose Rahul for the QF, he can't perform worse than this.

now 4th set.

What a disaster, 2nd set was easy, Champia hit a 7.

Rajiv and Anas to take part in 400m today in France. AFI has posted in FB. Best of luck to both, hopefully one of them will make it.

This is funny. Now I realize why people in our country are only interested in cricket.

Thanks Tirtha for the news, can someone post the Indian competitor list for this coming week-end in athletics?

Read the inspiring story of Lili. She got the last junior record using torn shoes which caused blisters on her feet. These athletes need better support. http://epaper.indianexpress.com/c/11007525

Yes, we will definitely get it, without doubt. A little bit of participation in international events from L Suriya and Jaisha would help though.

I agree, possible if Mary gets a quota, but deficiencies in boxing is going to be made up in Athletics.

Nithin, how is 120 impossible? Let me give you numbers. 4X 400 relay teams(men&women) will surely qualify, takes our number to 106, swimming(2), archery(2) and golf(3), so it takes the number to 113. Boxing atleast we expect another 4 right, so it takes the number to 117, so will be not get at least another 3 places in Athletics?