Today at the Paris Olympics, India is hoping for gold with Vinesh in wrestling, women's table tennis quarterfinals, and Mirabai in weightlifting.

Paris is abuzz with excitement as the Indian women's wrestling team prepares for its biggest event yet. All eyes are on Vinesh Phogat, who will be competing in the 50 kg freestyle final, with the hopes of bringing home the country's first ever gold medal in wrestling at the Olympic Games. This historic match will take place on Wednesday at 9:45pm IST at the Champ-de-Mars Arena.

Vinesh has already made history by becoming the first woman wrestler to reach the final at the Olympics. She will be facing off against Sarah Ann Hilderbrandt of the United States on Mat B. But Vinesh is not the only Indian athlete to watch out for on this crucial day. The women's table tennis team will also be vying for a spot in the semifinals as they take on Germany at 1:30pm IST.

Meanwhile, other Indian athletes such as wrestler Antim Panghal, golfers Aditi Ashok and Disha Dagar, and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will also be competing in their respective events. Aditi, who narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, will be playing in the Women's Individual Stroke Play Round 1 alongside Diksha. In athletics, hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, high jumper Sarvesh Anil Kushare, and triple jumpers Abdulla Narangolintevida and Praveen Chithravel will all be making their debut in the first round of their events.

But the highlight of the day for India will be the men's 3000m Steeplechase final, where Avinash Sable will be aiming for a medal. The final will take place at 01:13 IST on Thursday. In the evening, all eyes will be on Mirabai Chanu, who will be attempting to win a medal for the second consecutive Olympics in the women's 49 kg weightlifting event.

The Indian schedule for August 7 is jam-packed with exciting events, including the Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed, Women's Individual Stroke Play Round 1 in golf, Women's Team Quarterfinal in table tennis, Men's High Jump Qualification and Women's 100m Hurdles Round 1 in athletics, Women's Freestyle 53 kg 1/8 Round in wrestling, Men's Triple Jump Qualification in athletics, and the Women's 49 kg weightlifting event. It's going to be an action-packed day for Indian athletes in Paris and all eyes will be on them as they strive to bring home medals for their country.

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