The 1956 Olympic water polo semifinal between Hungary and the Soviet Union, known as the ‘Blood in the Water’ game, remains one of the most dramatic and controversial moments in Olympic history. Amidst the Hungarian Revolution, the match was marred by violence and culminated in an iconic image of Hungarian player Erwin Zador leaving the pool with blood pouring from his eye. This game stands as a testament to the emotional and political weight that can be carried by sporting events.
Sifan Hassan secured a historic gold medal in the women’s marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming only the second athlete ever to win medals in the 5000m, 10000m, and marathon at a single Summer Games. Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat’s CAS verdict has been postponed to August 13, and the USA is tied with Hungary in the men’s water polo bronze medal match.
The 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris comes to a close on Sunday, August 11th. The final day features a packed schedule of medal events across various sports including athletics, handball, water polo, wrestling, and more. Here’s a detailed look at the medal events and their timings (in IST).
The US women’s water polo team, aiming for an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold medal, finished the Paris Olympics in fourth place after losing the bronze medal game to the Netherlands. The team struggled to maintain their dominance, experiencing several close calls and ultimately falling short of their goals.
