Tokyo Olympics: Highlights from the 2021 Olympics on August 5: The latest news and updates from Tokyo



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Hhello everyone and welcome to our Tokyo Olympics 2020 blog live this Wednesday. This is our general Olympic Games live blog, where we will have the latest news and updates through the Games. So stay with us to keep up to date with everything that is going on.

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5:30 p.m .: That’s it, friends!

That’s all for today. We will be back tomorrow for my coverage of the Tokyo Olympics. Find out how the nations fare in the medal table HERE.

4.30 p.m. CEST: Steven Gardiner wins the men’s 400m

The men’s 400m race saw Bahamas Steven Gardiner win gold with a time of 43.85. Colombian Anthony Zambrano finished second, while Grenadin Kirani James crossed the line in third.

Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas celebrates after winning the men's 400m.

Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas celebrates after winning the men’s 400m.CHRISTIAN BRUNAEFE

3:00 p.m. CEST: Doncic’s Slovenia will not play in the Olympic final

Luka Doncic has an incredible international record with Slovenia, entering Thursday’s Olympic semi-final match against France with a 16-0 record when playing in international competition, but Les Bleus inflicted on the player 22 years his first defeat to reserve. their place in the final against the United States. Frenchman Nicolas Batum made a big block to prevent Slovenia from attempting a winning shot, as the Blues won 90-89.

Slovenian star Luka Doncic leaves the arena after his team's loss to France.

Slovenian star Luka Doncic leaves the arena after his team’s loss to France.KIYOSHI OTAEFE

2:00 p.m. CEST: Dahiya picks up money for India

Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, congratulated Ravi Dahiya on his silver medal in the men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling. It comes a day after Dahiya was bitten during his victory over Kazakh Nurislam Sanayev.

1:00 p.m. CEST: Spain’s Sandra Sanchez wins gold

Spanish karateka Sandra Sanchez won gold for her country after defeating Japanese Kiyou Shimizu in the women’s kata.

12:00 p.m. CEST: USA wins medal in women’s football

The United States Women’s National Team may not make the Olympic final as it was their goal before the tournament, but they beat Australia 4-3 to win Olympic bronze.

11:00 a.m. CEST: USA in basketball final

The United States ended up 15 points behind in the first half against Australia in their Olympic basketball semi-final, but Kevin Durant once again rose with 23 points to lead his country in the game for the gold medal.

Kevin Durant in the United States semi-final against Australia.

Kevin Durant in the United States semi-final against Australia.KIYOSHI OTAEFE

10:00 am CEST: India ends 41-year wait for medal

The India hockey team came away with the bronze medal in hockey at the Tokyo Olympics, ending 41 years of waiting for a medal. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory tweet to the players.



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