Sindhu claims historic silver on Day 14 of Rio Olympics

In case you missed: A video recap of India's historic day at Rio Olympics

#RioWithTOI WATCH: A recap of a historic day for India where @Pvsindhu1 won India a prestigious silver medal pic.twitter.com/paWxkZmbyi

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Reason behind USA's disqualification from the men's 4x100m relay final

Apparently, USA's disqualification comes on the back of a faulty pass of the baton in the first exchange. Mike Rodgers passed the baton to Justin Gatlin on the first exchange, but it happened just outside the exchange zone.

Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot gets 5000m gold to add to her 10000m silver

Pajon delivered a masterclass to match her London feat

#RioWithTOI #CyclingBMX -- #COL's Mariana Pajon gets party started with BMX #gold
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Germany win maiden Olympic gold in women's football

#RioWithTOI -- Germany beat Sweden 2-1 to win #gold in women's #football
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Great Britain win gold in women's hockey

#GBR have won their first ever #Hockey #Gold medal in the women's final after a dramatic shoot-out victory! #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/FsRLInLLBL

— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 19, 2016

Sindhu did not have her phone during the last three months. The first thing is I would return her phone. The second thing, after coming here for last 12-13 days, I had deprived her from having sweet curd which she likes most. I also stopped her from eating ice-cream. Now she can eat whatever she wants

A bit disappointed but we are happy with the performance. She made us proud. This is her first Olympics and she performed brilliantly. We are confident that she will get the gold next time

I will appeal to the Prime Minister to investigate this matter thoroughly. The truth must come out, even if we need CBI for that. If I'm the culprit, hang me, I'm ready for it. Do a NARCO test on me and also the people who are involved

US win gold in women's water polo

United States routed Italy 12-5 on Friday for its second straight Olympic gold medal in women's water polo.

Khushbir Kaur finishes 54th in women's 20km race walk

#RioWithTOI #Athletics: Women's 20km Walk -#IND's Khushbir Kaur finishes 54th, while Sapana did not finish the race https://t.co/0q5PjzrGbM

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#ITA and #USA have taken the pool! The women's #Gold medal #WaterPolo match has begun! pic.twitter.com/gsdjiVNwu3

— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 19, 2016

#RioWithTOI -- #RUS's Isinbayeva announces retirement, says God will judge IAAF
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#RioWithTOI #EquestrianJumping -- #GBR Skelton wins #gold, #SUI Guerdat #silver, #QAT Sheikh Ali #bronze in Jumping Individual Final Round B

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Women's soccer: Brazil lose to Cananda in bronze medal match

The host nation women's football team, Brazil have lost 2-1 in their bronze medal match against Canada. Brazil made a terrible start going 1-0 down to an exquisite finish from Canada's prolific striker, Deanna Rose. After the break things didn't get much better for the hosts when Canada doubled their lead through their captain, Christine Sinclair. After going 2-0 Brazil did threaten a comeback in the closing stages when Beatriz got a goal back for them, but it was too little too late for the Brazilians who lost out on the medals. Final score: Brazil 1-2 Canada. Canada win the bronze medal.

WATCH: How shuttler @Pvsindhu1 scripted history and became India's youngest individual @Olympic medalist #RioWithTOIhttps://t.co/Ylld8XOGXg

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#RioWithTOI #Athletics: #IND's Khushbir Kaur and Sapana are competing in Women's 20km Race Walk right now,
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<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RioWithTOI?src=hash">#RioWithTOI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Badminton?src=hash">#Badminton</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHN?src=hash">#CHN</a> Haifeng Fu/Nan Zhang beat <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAS?src=hash">#MAS</a> V Shem Goh/Wee Kiong Tan 16-21, 21-11, 23-21 to win <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gold?src=hash">#gold</a> in men&#39;s doubles</p> amp;&mdash; TOI Sports News (@TOISportsNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/TOISportsNews/status/766686264582033409">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>

Synchronised free routine: Russia win gold

Russia win gold medal in the teams synchronised swimming free routine with a score of 196.1439. Russia are followed by China who won silver with a score of 192.98 and Japan who won bronze with a score of 189.2056.

Congrats for the Silver @Pvsindhu1. Very well fought. Your accomplishment at #Rio2016 is historic & will be remembered for years.

&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2016

Well played Sindhu, you are a Champion

You go down but as a champion! A phenomenal performance in every match and giving a tough time to each opposition. @Pvsindhu1 - #Respect!

&mdash; BAI Media (@BAI_Media) August 19, 2016

World champion Carolina Marin becomes the Olympic champion

6 match points for Marin at 20-14 against Sindhu in the third game

Marin takes a 18-14 lead against Sindhu in the third game

Sindhu fights back to make it 13-16 in the third game against Marin

Go for it Sindhu

Go on @Pvsindhu1. One big push. #Rio2016

&mdash; sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 19, 2016

Aditi back to T10

-5 through four holes @aditigolf is back to T10. #Golf #IND #Rio2016

&mdash; Olympic Golf TeamIND (@OlympicGolf_IND) August 19, 2016

Unforgettable it will be, regardless of the result

This is going to be a final to remember! Marin leads 11-10 at the interval of the 3rd game. Go Sindhu! ?? ?? #Badminton #Rio2016#SmashKartaJa

&mdash; BAI Media (@BAI_Media) August 19, 2016

Marin takes a 11-10 lead against Sindhu in the third game but she seems to have twisted her ankle

Sindhu fights back to make it 10-10 in the third game against Marin

It's not over till it's actually over

Come oonnnn!!! It is not over till the last point. #Rio2016 #badminton

&mdash; sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 19, 2016

Sindhu fights back to reduce the deficit to 8-9 in the third game against Marin

Sindhu fights back to reduce the deficit to 7-9 in the third game against Marin

Cheering for Sindhu

Probably for the first time cheering a player in yellow.Oh Sorry,you are more than a player Sindhu.
#SindhuForGold pic.twitter.com/DNDC2AhTDW

&mdash; Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 19, 2016

Marin takes a 9-4 lead against Sindhu in the third game, she's going for the kill

Rooting for the Champion

Come on India!!! This is the game that matters. Rooting for @Pvsindhu1 even more...

&mdash; sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 19, 2016

Marin takes a 5-1 lead against Sindhu in the third game

Men's 50km walk: Matej Toth strolls to a gold medal

Slovakian Toth wins gold in a rollercoaster ride of a mens 50km race walk. The story of the race was of Frenchman Yohann Diniz who led for almosr 30km until he fell and injured himself. He still managed to get up to finish, but it wasn't enough. Second placed Jared Tallent of Australia came in second claiming silver, followed by Hirooki Arai of Japan, just 0.6 seconds behind him

And the third game starts

Into the decider now! Marin takes the 2nd game 21-12. Come on @Pvsindhu1, take the 3rd! #Badminton #Rio2016#SmashKartaJa

&mdash; BAI Media (@BAI_Media) August 19, 2016

Sindhu loses second game 12-21 against Marin

Men's 50km walk

50km race walk finish#gold Matej Toth#silver @JaredTallent #bronze Hirooki Arai

???? NR for @EvanDunfee in 4th! pic.twitter.com/bpqbblmwuW

&mdash; IAAF (@iaaforg) August 19, 2016

Marin two points away from taking the second game against Sindhu

Two straight points by Sindhu and it's 11-18 in the second game

Superb cross-court angle by Marin to make it 18-9

A superb smash by Sindhu makes it 9-16 in the second game

Sindhu fights back to reduce the deficit to 7-14 in the second game against Marin

Sindhu will fight back

Not to worry. The momentum has shifted for a while. It will be with us soon. #badminton

&mdash; sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 19, 2016

Reigning world champion

Reigning world champion Matej Toth takes the #Olympics 50km race walk title in 3:40.58! pic.twitter.com/hTadC2tF6p

&mdash; IAAF (@iaaforg) August 19, 2016

Sindhu fights back to reduce the deficit to 5-12 in the second game

Sindhu needs to get going in the second game now

.@Pvsindhu1 #IND takes the thrilling first set for #India! #Badminton pic.twitter.com/bEuQ14uxdw

&mdash; Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 19, 2016