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Live: Aussie para cyclists chase more gold on the road, McGrath makes Paris Games debut

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Day nine: Aussies in action

It’s a big day for the Australian squad in Paris — we’ll update the schedule when finals are confirmed (all times AEST):

Para cycling road

  • 5:30pm: Men’s C4-5 road race — Korey Boddington and Alistair Donohoe🏅
  • 5:35pm: Women’s C4-5 road race — Alana Forster, Meg Lemon and Emily Petricola🏅

Para swimming

  • 6:26pm: Women’s 100m butterfly S9 heats — Emily Beecroft
  • 6:34pm: Men’s backstroke S14 heats — Ricky Betar and Ben Hance
  • 6:45pm: Women’s 100m backstroke S14 heats — Maddie McTernan
  • 6:54pm: Men’s 50m freestyle S3 heats — Ahmed Kelly
  • 7:11pm: Women’s 50m freestyle S4 — Rachael Watson
  • 7:28pm: Men’s 100m freestyle S8 — Callum Simpson

Para equestrian

  • 5:30pm: Team event Grade IV — Stella Barton (Lord Larmarque), Lisa Martin (Vilaggio) and Bridget Murphy (Penmain Promise)

Para canoe

  • 6:40pm: Men’s kayak single 200m KL3 heats — Dylan Littlehales
  • 7:35pm: Women’s kayak single 200m KL2 heats — Susan Seipel
  • 8:05pm: Men’s Va’a single 200m VL3 heats — Curtis McGrath

Para athletics

  • 7:08pm: Women’s 1,500m T20 final — Annabelle Colman🏅
  • 7:58pm: Men’s discus F37 final — Guy Henly🏅
  • 8:18pm: Men’s 800m T34 heats — Rheed McCracken
  • 3:48am: Women’s long jump T20 final — Telaya Blacksmith🏅
  • 4:32am: Women’s discus F38 final — Ella Hose and Samantha Schmidt🏅
  • 4:37am: Men’s 100m T36 heats — James Turner
  • 5:37am: Women’s 400m T38 heats — Rhiannon Clarke

Para table tennis

  • 8pm: Women’s singles WS9 quarterfinal — Lina Lei

Wheelchair basketball

  • 3:15am: Men’s wheelchair basketball playoff (5th-6th) — Australia vs Netherlands

Para cycling road: Forster leads chase group

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At the end of the second lap, Australia’s Alana Forster was in 6th with a time of 46:42.

That was almost a minute behind the leading four riders.

But Forster now leads the chasing pack and is trying to make a move.

Emily Petricola and Meg Lemon are sitting a fair way back in 10th and 12the respectively.

C’mon Al!

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Go Alistair Donohoe! 💛💚🚴‍♂️

– Hanne Worsoe

Let’s hope Al can pull out something special Hanne!

Para canoe: Seipel to contest semis

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Tokyo silver medallist Susan Seipel was third in her women’s va’a single 200m VL2 heat, meaning she now has to race in the semis to try and make the final.

Canada’s Brianna Hennessy was the automatic qualifier finishing first, while Great Britain’s Emma Wiggs won the other heat.

Seipel appeared to have some issues, switching the side she was paddling on a couple of times, which is unusual for this race, and it saw her lose crucial time.

Para swimming: Aggressive Hodge in contention for another gold

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Competing less than 18 hours after winning his first individual Paralympic gold, Australia’s Tim Hodge has impressed in the heats of the men’s 100m butterfly S9.

Hodge adopted an aggressive approach to win the opening heat in 1:00.61 and he’s the second fastest qualifier for the final (2:35am AEST).

His countryman Lewis Bishop (1:01.55) also reached the final after being fourth quickest in the heats.

But teammate Brenden Hall, competing in the same heat as Hodge, didn’t advance after posting a time of 1:04.36.

Hodge won gold in the men’s 200m individual medley SM9 on day eight.

He was also a member of the Australian quartet who claimed gold in the mixed 4x100m medley relay 34 points earlier in the Games.

Para cycling road: Boddington yet cross 28.4km

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It looks like Korey Boddington’s race may be over.

After that early crash with the Netherland’s Daniel Abraham Gebru, he is the only rider yet to cross the 28.4km mark.

It also looks like Australia’s other competitor, Alistair Donohoe, has moved down a couple places since he was clocked at third at the 28.4km mark.

Two more riders have joined Gatien le Rousseau and Martin van de Pol out in front, while Donohoe leads the chasing pack.

Para swimming: Greenwood sneaks into backstroke medal race

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Jasmine Greenwood claimed the eighth and final spot for the women’s 100m backstroke S10 decider.

Greenwood was fifth in her heat, swimming 1:11.93, but it was enough to book a berth in the final, which will be held at 2:12am (AEST).

Para canoe: New Zealand’s Martlew into final alongside McGrath

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Kiwi Scott Martlew has won the second heat in the KL2.

The winners of each heat – McGrath and Martlew are the only athletes to go straight to the final, the rest have to contest the semis.

Para cycling road: Donohoe third at 28.4km

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With a time of 40:18, Australia’s Alistair Donohoe sits in third at the 28.4km mark of the men’s C4-5 road race.

He is still a fair way behind race leaders France’s Gatien le Rousseau and Martin van de Pol of the Netherlands.

The Frenchman and Dutchman have extended their lead over the rest of the race to almost a minute.

Donohoe is riding aggressively though and trying to push his peloton forward.

Para canoe: McGrath through to KL2 final

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Defending champion Curtis McGrath is safely through to the final of the men’s kayak single 200m – KL2.

McGrath let his competitors take the race out early, but he showed his great back end speed and overhauled the field to cruise to a comfortable win, with a time of 42.66 seconds.

McGrath will be back in action at 8:05pm AEST in the heats of his other event – the men’s va’a single 200m VL3.

Para swimming: Gallagher makes 100m backstroke final

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Tom Gallagher has the chance of winning another individual medal after qualifying for the men’s 100m backstroke S10 final.

Gallagher swam 1:03.14 to finish third in his heat and advance to the final as the fifth fastest qualifier.

The final takes place at 2:05am (AEST).

Earlier in the para swimming program, Gallagher won gold and bronze for Australia in the 50m and 100m freestyle events in the S10 classification.

Para cycling road: What does C4-5 mean?

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C4-5 refers to the sports classes of the riders involved in the race.

The C stands for “cycling” and means that competitors use a standard bicycle.

Athletes in this race are either C4 or C5 athletes.

C5 athletes have the lowest level of physical impairment of all cyclists at a Paralympics and C4 athletes have the second lowest.

Para cycling road: Australian’s back in women’s road race

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Australian trio Alana Forster, Meg Lemon and Emily Petricola are already falling away from the four leading riders in the women’s C4-5 road race.

Sitting in 5th, 10th and 11th, they are part of the chase group.

The leading group is made up of four riders, who all passed the 14.2km mark with a time of 22:29.

Forster is closest to them with a time of 23:11.

Para canoe: McGrath to hit the water for the first time shortly

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Australia’s co-captain Curtis McGrath is defending two titles from Tokyo, the KL2 and VL3.

He is a triple Paralympic champion, and once again the favourite for both events.

He begins his campaign for a fourth and fifth gold shortly in the heats.

Para cycling road: Donohoe 4th at 14.2km

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Australia’s Alistair Donohoe has made a solid start to the men’s C4-5 road race.

His time of 19:59 is good enough for 4th at 14.2km.

The Netherlands’ Martin van de Pol leads with a time of 19:42.

He is out in front with France’s Gatien le Rousseau.

Para swimming: Aussies facing massive heats session in the pool

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Twelve Australians are in action during the heats session at Paris La Défense Arena.

  • 6:01pm: Men’s 100m backstroke S10 heats — Tom Gallagher
  • 6:10pm: Women’s 100m backstroke S10 heats — Jasmine Greenwood
  • 6:18pm: Men’s 100m butterfly S9 heats — Lewis Bishop, Brenden Hall and Tim Hodge
  • 6:26pm: Women’s 100m butterfly S9 heats — Emily Beecroft
  • 6:34pm: Men’s backstroke S14 heats — Ricky Betar and Ben Hance
  • 6:45pm: Women’s 100m backstroke S14 heats — Maddie McTernan
  • 6:54pm: Men’s 50m freestyle S3 heats — Ahmed Kelly
  • 7:11pm: Women’s 50m freestyle S4 — Rachael Watson
  • 7:28pm: Men’s 100m freestyle S8 — Callum Simpson

Para cycling: Storey sets pace

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Unsurprisingly, Great Britain’s Sarah Storey is setting the pace in the women’s C4-5 time trial.

The Aussie trio of Alana Forster, Meg Lemon and Emily Petricola are riding well towards the middle of the pack.

Para cycling road: Early crash

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Australia’s Korey Boddington has been involved in an early prang in the men’s C4-5 time trial.

The gold medallist from Tokyo, Dutchman Daniel Abraham Gebru went down and took Boddingtom with him.

Thankfully for the Aussie, he was able to get up pretty quickly and rejoin the race, even if he lost a bit of time.

Gebru, on the other way, took a while to get back on his bike.

It isn’t clear yet how much damage him and his bike sustain.

Para cycling road: Women’s C4-5 road race off and away

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Australian triumvirate Emily Petricola, Alana Forster and Meg Lemon have begun their women’s C4-5 road race.

It is a lot less wet in Paris today. Skies are largely blue with a speckling of wispy white clouds.

This is a stacked race, featuring potentially the greatest Para cyclist of all time, Sarah Storey of Great Britain.

Our Aussie trio have their work cut out for them.

We’ll keep you updated as the race progresses.

Para equestrian: Aussies competing in team event

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The first stage of the para equestrian team event is underway, with Australia among the 16 entrants.

Stella Barton (with horse Lord Larmarque), Lisa Martin (Vilaggio) and Bridget Murphy (Penmain Promises) are competing for Australia.

We’ll keep you updated on their progress.

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Live: Aussie Parker dominates para cycling road race to win second Paris Games gold

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Day eight: Aussies in action

Australia has medal chances on another bumper day of competition in Paris — we’ll update the schedule when finals are confirmed (all times AEST):

Para cycling road

  • 6:35pm: Women’s H1-4 road race — Lauren Parker🏅

Para table tennis

  • 8pm: Men’s singles MS11 semifinals — Samuel Von Einem

Para athletics

  • 8:15pm: Men’s 800m T54 heats — Luke Bailey and Samuel Rizzo
  • 3am: Women’s long jump T63 final — Vanessa Low🏅
  • 3:26am: Women’s 400m T53 final — Angie Ballard🏅
  • 3:31am: Women’s shot put F33 final — Maria Strong🏅
  • 4:46am: Men’s javelin F13 final — Jackson Hamilton🏅
  • 5:05am: Men’s 100m T52 heats — Sam McIntosh

Day eight: Aussies in action and medallists

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Australia has embarked on another bumper day of competition in Paris — we’ll update the schedule when finals are confirmed (all times AEST):

Medallists:

  • Para cycling road: Women’s H1-4 road race — Lauren Parker🥇

Live and upcoming events:

Para table tennis

  • 8pm: Men’s singles MS11 semifinals — Samuel Von Einem

Para athletics

  • 8:15pm: Men’s 800m T54 heats — Luke Bailey and Samuel Rizzo
  • 3am: Women’s long jump T63 final — Vanessa Low🏅
  • 3:26am: Women’s 400m T53 final — Angie Ballard🏅
  • 3:31am: Women’s shot put F33 final — Maria Strong🏅
  • 4:46am: Men’s javelin F13 final — Jackson Hamilton🏅
  • 5:05am: Men’s 100m T52 heats — Sam McIntosh

Para cycling road: LAUREN PARKER WINS GOLD IN ROAD RACE!

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What a moment, what a feat, what a champion!

Lauren Parker has won the women’s H1-4 road race.

Parker now has her SECOND gold of these Games, in a SECOND sport – just let that sink in.

Three days ago, she won gold in the Para triathlon, yesterday she won silver in the individual time trial, and now she is the road race champion.

Para cycling road: Tight race behind Parker

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Parker is still out on her own in the lead, and while we don’t have any official idea of exactly how far ahead she is, it looks to be a decent gap.

There are now six cyclists in the chase group behind Parker.

Para athletics: Paralympic record in 100m T37 final

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China’s Xiaoyan Wen has broken her own Paralympic Record to take gold in the 100m T37.

She was well out in front for the whole race, finishing above American’s Taylor Swanson and Jaleen Roberts, who took silver and bronze respectively.

No Aussie’s were competing in this event, but we aren’t far away from Luke Bailey and Samuel Rizzo in the men’s 800m T54 heats.

Para cycling road: Parker pushes ahead

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This is quite a ride from Parker, she still has a big gap on Janson, and is looking really good here as we start to head towards the latter stages of the race.

Para swimming: Jones swims PB on her way to making final

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Well done to Australia’s Jenna Jones, who swam a personal best and Oceania record in qualifying for the women’s 100m breaststroke SB12 final.

Jones was timed at 1:23.39 in finishing second in her heat.

She is the fifth fastest qualifier for the final, which will be held at 3:26am (AEST).

Germany’s Elena Krawzow won the heat and topped qualifying with a Paralympic record of 1:13.19.

Para cycling road: Parker still the leader at halfway point

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Lauren Parker has completed the first lap of two in the women’s road race and has a time of 25:33 at the 14.2km mark.

The defending champion, Dutchwoman Jennette Janson, is 1:28 behind.

Para swimming: World record falls in men’s 100m breaststroke

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Germany’s Taliso Engel has broken the world record in the men’s 100m breaststroke SB13 event.

Engel made quite the statement in the Paris heats with his stunning world mark, swimming 1:01.84.

He was more than three seconds quicker than Kazakhstan’s Nurdaulet Zhumagali (1:05.11), who was the second fastest in the heats.

No Australians were contesting the event.

Shooting para sport: Zappelli misses finals

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Australia’s Anton Zappelli has missed out on the finals of the mixed 50m prone.

His finished 18th out of 36 shooters with a score of 616.5.

Only the top eight ranked shooters qualified for the final at 7:30pm AEST tonight.

Spain’s Juan Antonio Saavedra Reinaldo finished top with a score of 626.9.

Para swimming: Patterson qualifies for 200m IM final

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Lakeisha Patterson was seventh fastest in the heats of the women’s 200m individual medley SM9 event to advance to the final.

Patterson produced a strong freestyle leg to grab second place in her heat with a time of 2:42.05.

Hungary’s Zsófia Konkoly (2:36.75) led qualifying for the final, which will be swum at 2:55am (AEST).

Patterson picked up silver in the women’s 400m freestyle S9 on the opening day of competition in Paris.

She is a three-time Paralympic gold medallist.

Para cycling road: Parker maintains her form

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We’re approximately a quarter of the way through the women’s H1-4 road race and Lauren Parker is now on her own out in front.

While the rain has eased, the roads are still rain soaked and Parker is expertly navigating the course. 

Spain’s Sergio Garrote Munoz is leading the men’s H1-2 race. 

The men are racing over 42.6km, and the women over 28.4km.

A large group of Paralympic hand cyclists start the road race.
The start of the women’s race.(Reuters)

Para archery: India win shoot-off

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It was bit of an anti-climax for the Aussie’s.

Amanda Jennings and Taymon Kenton-Smith had done so well to claw their way back from 4-0 down after the first two sets.

But it all fell apart again for the Australians in the shoot-off.

India’s Havindar Singh, the gold medallist from last night’s singles competition, got things underway, scoring a nine.

Then, Amanda Jennings secured a six before Pooja replied with a seven.

Taymon-Smith needed a 10 to level things up.

But he took too long to aim, and the buzzer went off just as he released.

He missed the target entirely and Australia scored zero.

What an enigma.

Still, it’s a very solid performance from the Aussie’s, who pushed the fifth placed team all the way.

Para cycling road: Parker leads the pack

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Lauren Parker has decided she wants to set the pace in the road race, she’s in a breakaway of three cyclists, though it’s still early days.

If she’s hurting after the triathlon earlier in the week, and then the individual time trial yesterday, she’s not showing it.

Para swimming: Aussie world-record holder Hodge storms into 200m IM final

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Timothy Hodge will be the one to beat in the final.(Reuters)

That was an outstanding heat swim from Australia’s Timothy Hodge, who cruised through to the men’s 200m individual medley SM9 final.

Hodge, who set the world record in the event at June’s Australian selection trials in Brisbane, posted a time of 2:14.36 to win the second heat in convincing fashion.

He was the fastest qualifier for the final, to be swum at 2:31am (AEST), clocking a time 5.68 seconds quicker than the winner of the first heat, France’s Ugo Didier.

Hodge already has a relay gold in Paris, but is chasing his first individual Paralympic crown.

He was the silver medallist in the 200m IM at the Tokyo Games.

Para archery: IT’S A SHOOTOFF

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It’s 33-24 to the Aussie’s in the fourth set and we’re all tied up!!

It’s hard to tell what happened there.

India looked so comfortable during the first two sets, but Jennings and Kenton-Smith have clawed their way back from the dead to send it into a shootoff.

One arrow per archer – highest cumulative score wins.

Para cycling road: Racing is underway in a very wet Paris

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The cycling road races were delayed by an hour due to rain, and while it still looks pretty wet out there, the men’s H1-2 and the women’s H1-4 events are now underway.

The women’s race includes Australia’s Lauren Parker, who already has Para triathlon gold and individual time trial silver at these Games.

She’s the first Aussie to win medals in two different sports at the same Games since 1980.

Para archery: Australia take third set

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Much better from the Aussie’s.

Kenton-Smith and Jennings have gotten on the board in the third set!

33-27. If Australia win the third set, it’s off to a shoot-off!

Para archery: India strolls second set

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India’s Harvinder Singh won the singles competition last night, and it looks like he’s hungry for another medal in the team’s bracket.

Neither him not his team-mate Pooja appeared to break a sweat as they won the second set 35-24 against Australia’s Amanda Jennings and Taymon Kenton-Smith.

The two Aussie’s are really yet to get going and are in need of something special in the third set.

American swimmer Jessica Long adds to her legend

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American swimmer Jessica Long holds a gold medal next to her face and has a broad smile.
Jessica Long with her 17th gold medal.(Reuters)

For so many athletes, winning just one gold medal is the pinnacle of their career and an achievement to savour for a lifetime.

But in Paris, there are several athletes who have won more than 15 gold medals throughout their careers!

Among them is American swimmer Jessica Long who this morning won her 17th Paralympic title, in the women’s 400m freestyle S8 final.

She now has 30 Paralympic medals in total, and she’s still only 32. 

She made her debut in Athens 2004 – and she won three golds there.

“I’m literally so proud of this (gold). I’m proud of my very first Paralympic gold medal when I was 12 years old, and I won by a 10th of a second. And this one, to me, is probably right up there,” she said.

The record for most Paralympic golds goes to the USA’s Trischa Zorn who won 41 golds, and 55 medals total over seven Paralympics.

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Day three: Aussies in action and medal winners

It’s a massive day for Australian para athletes in Paris (all times AEST):

Medals won:

🏅Para cycling: Women’s C1-3 500m time trial final — Amanda Reid, GOLD

🏅 Para athletics: Men’s 1,500m T46 final — Michael Roeger, SILVER

🏅 Para athletics: Women’s 5,000m T54 final — Madison de Rozario, BRONZE

🏅 Para swimming: Men’s 200m freestyle S14 — Jack Ireland, BRONZE

Upcoming events:

Para athletics

  • 3:08am: Women’s shot put F37 final — Ella Hose 🏅
  • 4:11am: Women’s 100m final T38 — Rhiannon Clarke 🏅
  • 5:49am: Women’s 200m T36 heats — Mali Lovell

Para table tennis

  • 4:15am: Women’s doubles WD20 final — Lina Lei and Qian Yang🏅

Wheelchair tennis

  • TBC: Men’s doubles first round — Anderson Parker and Ben Weekes

Boccia: Daniel Michel completes sweep of preliminary matches

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Australia’s Daniel Michel is a perfect three from three in the men’s individual BC3.

Michel defeated William Arnott from Great Britain 3-2.

The Australian is through to the quarterfinals.

Para swimming: Jesse Aungles places sixth in the men’s 100m backstroke S8 final

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Australian Jesse Aungles has finished sixth in the men’s 100m backstroke S8 final.

Aungles was the slowest qualifier for the final and was eighth after 50 metres.

But the Aussie absolutely flew home to rise to sixth. A nice swim.

Spaniard Inigo Llopis Sanz won the gold medal.

Para swimming: Men’s 100m backstroke S8 final

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It is time for Australia’s final medal event of day three in the pool.

Jesse Aungles will line up in lane one for the men’s 100m backstroke S8 final.

Para swimming: Madeleine McTernan fifth, Ruby Storm seventh

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A nice swim by both Madeleine McTernan and Ruby Storm for Australia.

The duo were not expected to contest for medals in the women’s 200m freestyle S14 final, but they held their own in a very competitive race.

McTernan places fifth while Storm achieves seventh.

Valerila Shabalina won gold, defending her title from Tokyo.

Para swimming: Women’s 200m freestyle S14 final

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We have two Aussies in the women’s 200m freestyle S14 final.

Madeleine McTernan (lane two) and Ruby Storm (lane eight) are our medal hopes.

Para swimming: Jack Ireland wins BRONZE

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Australia has another medal on day three.

Jack Ireland has won bronze in the men’s 200m freestyle S14.

Britain’s William Ellard won gold in world record time, with Nicholas Bennett from Canada holding onto silver.

Ireland had a great start and finished the first 50m in third.

The Australian hung onto the leaders Ellard and Bennett, turning at 100m about half-a-body length behind.

Ireland was chasing Bennett in the final 25 metres, but just ran out of time.

Well done Jack.

Para swimming: Men’s 200m freestyle S14 final

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It’s time for the second medal race with an Australian.

Jack Ireland is in lane three for the men’s 200m freestyle S14 final.

Jack is competing in his debut Games.

Para swimming: Jenna Jones places sixth in the women’s 100m backstroke S12 final

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The first medal race of day three with an Aussie has been run,

Australia’s Jenna Jones has placed sixth.

Jones had the best start, clearly launching from the wall fastest.

The Aussie turned for home fourth, but there was nothing between third and seventh.

Brazil’s Maria Gomes Santiago wins the gold medal.

Para swimming: Women’s 100m backstroke S12 final

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The first medal event of the para swimming with an Aussie is coming up.

The women’s 100m backstroke S12 final has Jenna Jones in lane two.

This is Jenna’s second Paralympic Games. Here debut Games was at Rio in 2016.

Para swimming: Australia swim for medals on day three

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There are four medal races coming up within the next 30 minutes.

We have five swimmers across these finals.

  • 1:37am: Women’s 100m backstroke S12 final — Jenna Jones🏅
  • 1:44am: Men’s 200m freestyle S14 final — Jack Ireland 🏅
  • 1:51am: Women’s 200m freestyle S14 final — Madeleine McTernan and Ruby Storm 🏅
  • 1:59am: Men’s 100m backstroke S8 final — Jesse Aungles🏅

Para archery: Ameera Lee defeated by Julie Rigault Chupin

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Australian para archer Ameera Lee has been defeated by Frenchwoman Julie Rigault Chupin.

Rigault Chupin finished in style to secure a 140-132 victory.

Lee was valiant in defeat, but a few wayward arrows put her behind the count.

Lee had three ends which began with a 10, but followed with an eight.

A great effort nonetheless.

Para archery: Ameera Lee is up for Australia

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Australia’s Ameera Lee is now in her knockout match against French fan-favourite Julie Rigault Chupin.

The French archer took a two-point lead after the first of five ends, boosted by a 10 on her final shot.

Lee started the second end with a 10, putting the pressure on her French opponent.

But back-to-back 10s for Rigault Chupin have her a 57-53 lead at the end of two ends.

The winner moves onto the quarterfinals.

Boccia: Daniel Michel faces William Arnott

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Daniel Michel is up in his final preliminary round match in the men’s individual BC3.

Michel is facing William Arnott from Great Britain.

The Aussie has won both of his previous preliminary matches.

Para archery: Melissa-Anne Tanner defeated by Britain’s Phoebe Paterson Pine

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Australia’s Melissa-Anne Tanner has been beaten by Phoebe Paterson Pine, 140-136.

Paterson Pine squared the match in the third end, scoring one more point than the Australian.

The pair were locked up at 82-82, with two ends to go.

The fourth end proved to be decisive, with the Brit scoring 29 points, compared to 26 by the Aussie.

Trailing by three points heading into the final end, Tanner needed to be perfect and put up a great fight.

Her final three shots scored 10, 9 and 9.

But it wasn’t enough as Tanner went down 140-136.

Para archery: Aussie Tanner holders narrow lead after two ends

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Five ends. Fifteen shots.

Whoever has the most points at the end wins.

Melissa-Anne Tanner holds a 55-54 lead after two ends.

Tanner got out to an early lead after the first of five ends.

A perfect 10 with her final arrow in the opening end gave her a 28-27 lead.

The Australian needed a nine to retain her lead with the final hot of the second end, which she nailed.

Para archery: Melissa-Anne Tanner is up in the women’s individual compound open

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This is an elimination match for Australia’s Melissa-Anne Tanner.

She is facing Phoebe Paterson Pine from Great Britain.

The winner will move on to the quarterfinals.

Faces of our day three medallists

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Para cyclist Amanda Reid smiling and holding her gold medal
Amanda Reid.(Reuters)
Para athlete Michael Roeger smiling and holding his silver medal
Michael Roeger.(Reuters)
Madison de Rozario smiling with her bronze medal
Madison de Rozario.(Reuters)

Para archery: Aussie archers are the next athletes in action

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We have a little lull in the action for the next few minutes.

Para archery is the next sport with Australian athletes in it.

We have two match-ups in the women’s individual compound open.

Melissa-Anne Tanner (AUS) vs Phoebe Paterson Pine (GB) — 12:38am AEST

Ameera Lee (AUS) vs Julie Rigault Chupin (FRA) — 12:55am AEST

What medal events are Aussies involved in this morning?

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Good morning to those in the eastern states and territory. 

SA, NT, WA and other territories — I love you too.

It is midnight AEST as we press forward with all the action on day three of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Here are all the Aussies in medal action this morning:

Para swimming

  • 1:37am: Women’s 100m backstroke S12 final — Jena Jones🏅
  • 1:44am: Men’s 200m freestyle S14 final — Jack Ireland 🏅
  • 1:51am: Women’s 200m freestyle S14 final — Madeleine McTernan and Ruby Storm 🏅
  • 1:59am: Men’s 100m backstroke S8 final — Jesse Aungles🏅

Para athletics

  • 3:08am: Women’s shot put F37 final — Ella Hose 🏅
  • 4:11am: Women’s 100m final T38 — Rhiannon Clarke 🏅

*Para table tennis

  • 4:15am: Women’s doubles WD20 final — Lina Lei and Qian Yang🏅

*the para table tennis is a gold medal match, meaning Lina Lei and Qian Yang are guaranteed at least silver

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The Hindu Morning Digest: August 29, 2024

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Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya holds a meeting with trade union members on the proposed employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme, on Wednesday (August 28, 2024).
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Telegram founder-CEO Pavel Durov charged, banned from leaving France

France on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, with a litany of violations related to the messaging app and banned him from leaving the country while allowing the billionaire to walk free after four days under arrest.

Centre agrees to further discussions with trade unions on Labour Codes

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has agreed to hold further discussions on the implementation of the four Labour Codes with the Central Trade Unions, union leaders said on Wednesday. The Minister’s assurance came during a round table meeting with the CTUs, where ten unions alleged that the Codes are in favour of big corporations.

Bengal bandh disrupts life as Trinamool takes on BJP

Normal life was paralysed in different parts of West Bengal on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) due to a 12-hour bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in protest against alleged police excesses on protesters during the march to the State Secretariat on Tuesday (August 27, 2024).

Probe into sexual abuse in Kerala film industry gathers pace

The sweeping investigation into the complaints of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Malayalam film industry gathered pace on Wednesday. The special investigation team (SIT) probing the accusations recorded the statement of the woman artist who had publicly accused veteran actor and former general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, Siddique, of raping her at a hotel in Thiruvananthapuram under the pretext of auditioning her for a movie project. 

Jharkhand police snooping on Champai Soren: BJP

Two Jharkhand police officers suspected of spying on former Chief Minister Champai Soren in the national capital were questioned by the Delhi police, officials said on Wednesday. According to Delhi police sources, the two sub-inspectors were staying at a five-star hotel in the city for the past few days and were taken to the Chanakyapuri police station for questioning.

India, Russia sign working plan to handle emergencies

India and Russia signed the working plan of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management for 2025-2026 on Wednesday (August 28, 2024). Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai and Kurenkov Aleksandr Vyacheslavovich, Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM of Russia) signed the agreement in Moscow. 

India signs repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 assault rifles, to be delivered by end-2025

The Ministry of Defence has signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S. and deliveries are expected to completed by end-2025.“The contract was signed in June 2024 and delivery is within 18 months of contract,” a defence official said. The Army has earlier procured and inducted 72,400 SIG-716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S. through fast track procurement under a ₹700 crore contract signed in February 2019.

Cabinet approves ₹6,456 crore for three Railway projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of approximately ₹6,456 crore. The three projects covering seven Districts in four States – Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 300 kilometres. 

With the latest elections, NDA crosses the majority mark in the Rajya Sabha

With the latest round of elections to the Rajya Sabha, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has reached the majority mark in the House, after adding 12 more members to its ranks. The BJP, which has been the single largest party in the Upper House for some time, has increased its strength to 96 and along with allies, six nominated members and two Independents, the NDA now has the support of 119 members.

EC notice to BJP for using a child in Saini’s campaign video

The Election Commission of India has taken a serious view of the BJP’s Haryana unit using a child in a social media campaign video and issued a notice the party’s State president. The post on X, which features Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini interacting with children at various social events, begins with a child saying, “Apki baar Saini sarkar (this time Saini government)”.

BJP MP Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC against trial in local court

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the ongoing trial before a local court in relation to the sexxual harassment allegations against him levelled by women wrestlers.

On Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk

The attack caught Moscow off-guard and raised questions of an intelligence failure. According to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the aim of the operation is to “create a buffer zone” that would prevent further attacks from Russia across the border

Paris Paralympics 2024 open in City of Light

The opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics got underway on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) in the centre of the French capital, firing the starting gun on 11 days of intense competition. Just as for the opening ceremony of the Olympics on the River Seine in July, it took place away from the main stadium for the first time at a Paralympics.

Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ says FBI official

The gunman in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Mr. Trump and President Joe Biden, looked up information about explosives over the last five years and eyed the Pennsylvania campaign rally where he opened fire last month as a “target of opportunity,” a senior FBI official said on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) Investigators who have conducted nearly 1,000 interviews do not yet have a motive for why 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at Mr. Trump during a July campaign rally but they believe that he conducted “extensive attack planning,” including looking up campaign events involving both the current President and former President, particularly in western Pennsylvania.

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Are contested possessions a ‘key indicator of success’ or just a ‘fancy term’ in the AFL?

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The contested possession has increasingly gained prominence in recent years, with players, coaches, commentators and fans offering different opinions on its role in the AFL.

Star Sydney Swans midfielder Errol Gulden has described contested possessions as “a key indicator for success”, but not everyone in the AFL is enamoured by the concept.

“Contested ball is just a fancy term for everyone in the media,” Alastair Clarkson said in 2016.

“We don’t give a toss about that … we’ve won five contested-ball contests in about two years, so we’ve still won lots of games of footy.”

So how important are contested possessions?

And what even is a contested possession?

The term was coined by Carlton premiership player and Champion Data founder, Ted Hopkins, in 1995.

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The Hindu Morning Digest: June 7, 2024

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Modi likely to take oath as Prime Minister on June 9

Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance are expected to meet on June 7 to elect Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as Prime Minister for a third term. The swearing-in is likely to be held on June 9.

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: BJP maintains advantage among young voters

While the BJP was able to maintain its youth support without receiving a strong dent, the Congress and its allies have made notable gains among young voters. More importantly, while the share of Congress and its allies among voters of different age groups is rather flat, in the case of the BJP, it declines with higher age — meaning that the BJP continues to attract voters of young age more than the elderly.

BJP says Rahul’s allegations of stock market scam are ‘baseless’

BJP leader Piyush Goyal termed as “baseless” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of a stock market “scam” based on the exit polls done by various survey agencies and his demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the matter.

Delhi police to file chargesheet in Parliament security breach case 

Six months after six persons were jailed under terror charges for allegedly breaching the security at the new Parliament building, the Delhi police are all set to file a chargesheet against the suspects in a city court on June 7.

Hit by poll debacle, Ajit Pawar holds emergency meetings

Amid the crisis engulfing the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra following its rout in the Lok Sabha election, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on June 6 summoned emergency meetings of his Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction leaders, even as Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has offered to step down from his post, reached Delhi to meet the BJP top brass.

India second-biggest foreign threat to Canadian democracy: report

A parliamentary committee report in Canada has described India as the second-biggest foreign threat to the country’s democracy. The revelations of the report added to the negative state of the bilateral relation between the two countries which have been caught in a diplomatic spat since the June 2023 killing of a pro-Khalistan ideologue in Surrey, British Columbia. 

You will see a new Chandrababu Naidu, TDP chief tells party’s Lok Sabha MPs-elect

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president N. Chandrababu Naidu has said that he would not repeat the mistakes that he had committed during his previous tenure as the Chief Minister. One would see a new Chandrababu Naidu in the coming days, he said at a meeting with the party’s newly-elected MPs at his residence at Undavalli near here on June 6 (Thursday).

Trinamool unhappy with ‘wait and watch’ policy of INDIA bloc

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Election results 2024: BJP’s ‘double engine’ develops a snag in Uttar Pradesh

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Naidu’s return to national politics with big win puts SCS demand back in the limelight

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We are the real Ram Bhakts, BJP only did politics in Ram’s name: new Ayodhya MP Awadhesh Prasad

The Bharatiya Janata Party was defeated from the constituency synonomyous with the Ram Temple as it has continuously done politics in the name of Lord Ram, said Awadhesh Prasad, the newly elected MP from Faizabad, which encompasses the temple town of Ayodhya. The Samajwadi Party leader described himself and his party as the real followers of Lord Ram.

Independent MP from Maharashtra’s Sangli extends ‘unconditional’ support to Congress

Vishal Patil, the newly elected Independent MP from the Sangli constituency in Maharashtra, met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday and extended unconditional support to the party in a formal letter.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals

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T20 World Cup: Stoinis stars in Australia’s comprehensive 39-run win against Oman

Marcus Stoinis smacked a quick-fire unbeaten half-century and claimed three wickets as Australia began their T20 World Cup campaign with a comprehensive 39-run victory against Oman at the Kensington Oval on Thursday.

Emotional Sunil Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match on June 6, bringing to a close an international career which put him among the world’s all-time leading scorers. Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match on June 6, bringing to a close an international career which put him among the world’s all-time leading scorers.

T20 World Cup: USA hands shock defeat to Pakistan after forcing Super Over

The United States scored a major upset at the T20 World Cup by beating cricket heavyweight Pakistan in the Super Over on Thursday. The U.S. had routed Canada in its opening Group A game, but beating 2022 runner-up Pakistan counts as historic in a country that hardly understands the rules of the game.

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Matildas qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics with 10-nil thrashing of Uzbekistan

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The ruthless Matildas have thrashed Uzbekistan 10-0 to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games in style, with Michelle Heyman scoring four goals to put her hand up for a ticket to Paris.

Australia led the tie 3-0 after Saturday’s first leg in Tashkent but blew Uzbekistan out of the water to win 13-0 on aggregate, with Caitlin Foord, Kaitlyn Torpey, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso and Amy Sayer also scoring.

Temperatures hit 36C in Melbourne earlier on Wednesday, but it didn’t deter a crowd of 54,120, which included Olympic greats Cathy Freeman and Anna Meares.

The Matildas took the lead inside 34 seconds at Marvel Stadium and never looked back, with Fowler at her spellbinding best in an eight-goal first-half rout.

Heyman, 35, who also scored in Tashkent, replaced Emily van Egmond for her first international start since March 2018.

The striker’s movement and guile proved far too hot for Uzbekistan to handle as she snared a hat-trick inside the first 16 minutes.

Second-gamer Torpey, 23, had a hand in three goals and scored her first international goal in her own compelling audition for the 18-player Olympics squad.

Australia took the lead when Torpey’s squaring ball deflected off Uzbek defender Dilrabo Asadova for an own goal.

Three minutes later, Fowler launched a diagonal ball from the left and Torpey brilliantly stuck out her right leg to cut the ball across goal.

Clare Hunt fluffed her shot but Heyman was on hand to tuck it away.

For the third, in the eighth minute, Steph Catley lofted a ball in from the left that dipped for Heyman to nod home.

Heyman sealed her hat-trick when Fowler threaded a great ball behind the Uzbek defence for the striker to put away.

Torpey scored the fifth in the 22nd minute when Uzbekistan failed to clear a corner and she rifled a close-range strike into the roof of the net.

Rarely troubled, Mackenzie Arnold made a strong save to deny Uzbekistan captain Lyudmila Karachik in the 28th minute.

Six minutes later, Katrina Gorry picked out Fowler with a wonderful inside pass and the playmaker rifled home.

In the 38th minute, Uzbekistan failed to deal with a Kyra Cooney-Cross free kick and Foord pounced for Australia’s seventh.

On the stroke of half-time, Uzbekistan cleared a corner off the line but Torpey squared it for Heyman to stoop and head home her fourth.

Heyman, Foord, Gorry and Ellie Carpenter came off at half-time, for Sayer, Tameka Yallop, van Egmond and Raso, while Charli Grant replaced Catley in the 65th minute.

Raso rifled home in the 68th while Sayer’s first international goal in the fourth minute of injury time put an exclamation mark on the victory.

Check out how the game unfolded in our live blog below.

Key events

Final thoughts

Well, what a way to qualify for your third Olympic Games in a row!

An absolute masterclass from the Matildas saw them sweep aside the underdog Uzbeks, taking out the two-legged tie 13-0 on aggregate.

The first half was particularly brutal, with the tone set within the first 45 seconds by Kaitlyn Torpey’s torpedo cross that was spun into the net by an Uzbekistan defender.

The goals came thick and fast after that, with Michelle Heyman scoring four in the first 45 minutes alone.

Torpey, Mary Fowler, Caitlin Foord, Hayley Raso, and Amy Sayer all added to the scoreboard, and while a host of rotations made the second half a little less thrilling, there is very little to complain about from this completely dominant display by Australia’s fave sports team.

The players are about to be congratulated with a special presentation on the field: a giant “QUALIFIED” sign has been set up on half-way, with a giant novelty plane ticket being presented to them by Olympic legend Anna Meares.

It’s been a long road through qualifying, but finally the Matildas can prepare properly for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

And you bet your butts I’ll be back here on the blog when they do, as well as for a friendly they’ve got set up against Mexico on April 10.

Until then, take it easy!

Your reactions!

What a game! I’d hoped we’d win, but I never expected this!

– Mickey from Canberra

Love it

– Julian

Thanks for another great live blog, Sam! ⚽️💚💛

– Leo

Uzbekistan have been much better this half both defensively and in terms of capitalising on chances they get but ultimately you do have to feel for them having lost their keeper to injury and losing by a large margin for the first time since their Asian Games semi and third-place matches against North Korea and China.

– Adam

All this time we’ve been looking for another striker and she has been hiding in plain sight at Canberra…

– Mike

Ms Sayer! Relief written large on a young face. I suspect this second half, like the first half a few days ago, has made Tony’s squad selection decision making a little easier. All solid, a well oiled machine he’s built, complete with sub parts, and a couple of high profile busted elements. Finally he has the depth and breadth they’ve all worked for. It’s a joy to experience. Thanks Sam!

– Big Ben

THE MATILDAS ARE GOING TO THE PARIS OLYMPICS!!!!

To: the blog. From: the Matildas.

Will I ever get my ten goals 😂

– Julian

C’mon ladies, let’s make it a nice round 10!

– C

Full-time: Australia 10 – 0 Uzbekistan

93′ GOAL AUSTRALIA

Aaaaaand that’s 10!

It’s Amy Sayer’s turn to get on the scoreboard after a nice series of one-two passes between Tameka Yallop and Mary Fowler slice right through Uzbekistan’s midfield, before the ball is fed down the left wing for the onrushing Charlie Grant.

The left-back then clips a dangerous ball back across the six-yard area, spinning chaotically through a bunch of legs, before falling to Sayer at the back post, who swings her left foot through it and finally finds the back of the net.

10-0.

90′ Five minutes of added time

Uzbekistan, to their full credit, haven’t stopped trying.

They’ve had a handful of moves that have ended in the Matildas’ penalty box, including one just now as a handful of players try to build some triangles through the middle before Karachik Lyudmila chips the ball over the top to nobody except Mackenzie Arnold.

They’ve kept Australia to just one goal in this whole half, which is something.

Get ’em out, I say

What’s with the rolled up sleeves? Kennedy, Raso and now Grant.

– Ronan

What, you’re saying you wouldn’t roll up your sleeves if you had the incredible athletic arms of these players?

I don’t think I’d ever wear sleeves again, personally.

Anyone else keen for a Matildas sleeveless guernsey?

Maybe “Mystical Mary” is a more apt alliteration

It’s interesting you mention Fowler appearing to operate in a different dimension – I think she might be a shape-shifter. There are times she takes the ball into congested traffic and somehow effortlessly appears on the other side still with the ball, or approach in-possession opposition players from behind, pass through them and continue on with the ball…

– Mike

Meanwhile…

Loving the meme posted about Japan v N. Korea. I literally only eat popcorn in for dinner in Matilda’s nights!

– Lulu

Japan lead North Korea 1-0 just after the hour-mark.

It’s been a pretty even affair once again, though: Japan have had 8 shots to 9 (including 2 on target v 4), 58% possession to 42%, and zero corners to 1.

The DPRK could very well claw a goal back and push this second Olympic qualifier all the way to the edge.

You love to see it

I’m in the crowd and there is definitely a growing minority cheering on Uzbekistan… only to be drowned by the manic roar when the Tillies scored that ninth goal!

– Tess

There’s definitely a small Uzbek community here in Australia, and what a joy it must be for them to see their women’s national team playing here in a stadium like this. Love that they’re still cheering for their team, even though they’re 9-0 down.

Wow!

54,120 !!! Wow, a stark contrast to the 2,000 locals at Milliy stadium 5 days ago. It was still amazing to there. 29 other Aussies and myself.

– I Was in Tashkent

I was there in Tashkent 5 days ago. There was 30 Australians in attendance and about 2,000 locals. It was free entry to the match. It was amazing to see them inperson and up close.

– Travelling with Russell

Shout-out to the small group of die-hard Matildas fans who travelled all the way to Tashkent for the first leg, then flew back here to Melbourne for the second.

What an awesome experience!

79′ Uzbekistan substitution

The substitute goalkeeper seems to have had her foot trodden on by her own player during a challenge that involved Amy Sayer, but has stayed in the grass, so the Matildas take the opportunity to grab a quick drink on the sidelines.

There doesn’t seem to be much tactical chat happening. They’re just chilling out until the game ends, really. Mackenzie Arnold, Alanna Kennedy, and Clare Hunt are still on the field, talking amongst themselves. Raso and Torpey are on the far side doing the same.

76′ Shot after shot after shot

It’s honestly been hard to blog this match because the number of chances the Matildas have had is… stratospheric.

Just as I finish describing the build-up to one shot, they’ve found a way to create and let off another. So you just have to imagine the way things have gone based on the below:

Australia have registered 37 shots in total so far, including 17 on target.

70% possession, 85% pass accuracy, and 1 corners.

They’ve been completely, utterly, dominant. That’s the story of the game.

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The Hindu Morning Digest: January 5, 2024

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Families of victims of the explosions gather at the courtyard of a hospital in the city of Kerman, about 510 miles (820 kilometres) southeast of the capital Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 3, 2024.
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Eight Indian Navy veterans get 60 days to contest Qatar jail terms

Qatar has commuted death sentence for eight Indian Navy veterans and turned that into “varying quantum” of jail terms, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, putting out the official confirmation about the high-profile case regarding the men who were arrested by the Gulf country in August 2022. Addressing the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the legal team had been given 60 days to appeal against the jail terms.

Health Ministry seeks data on single women taking the Assisted Reproductive Technology route

The Union Health Ministry has sought data from all States and Union Territories on the total number of single women (divorcees/widows) and unmarried women who have successfully used Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in order to assess the functioning of the ART Act, 2021. Fertility experts have welcomed the move, along with the inclusion of single women/unmarried women as a category.

INDIA bloc seat-sharing talks delayed as Congress panel presents State units’ wishlist to Kharge

With their INDIA bloc allies breathing down their neck to come up with a seat-sharing formula at the earliest, the Congress’ five-member National Alliance Committee on Thursday briefed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on the consultations they held with the party’s State units, 12 days after their first meeting on December 23. 

Aadhaar enabled payment comprised 11% of financial frauds: I4C analysis

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Trinamool needs the support of Congress more than the Congress needs them: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

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Congress holds first meeting of manifesto committee 

The first meeting of the Congress Manifesto Committee was held here on Thursday. It was presided over by Chairman P. Chidambaram and attended by other members of the committee, including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, Jairam Ramesh, T.S. Singh Deo, Anand Sharma, Shashi Tharoor and others. 

Election Commission tweaks rules for allocation of symbols to unrecognised political parties

The Election Commission of India on Thursday brought in new rules for allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs), making it mandatory for them to furnish audited accounts of last three financial years, expenditure statements of last two elections, and the signature of the authorised office-bearer of the party along with the application form for symbols.

Iowa school shooting | One dead, five wounded at high school in Perry; suspect dead

A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after the winter break, killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others as students barricaded in offices and fled in panic. The suspect, a student at the school in Perry, died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and at least one of the victims is a school administrator, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran attack

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards and first Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber vowed revenge on Thursday for explosions that killed at least 84 at a ceremony to commemorate top commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a U.S. drone in Iraq in 2020. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack. Earlier, a senior official in U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration said the blasts appeared to represent “a terrorist attack” of the type carried out in the past by Islamic State militants.

Myanmar’s military government pardons nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government on Thursday pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the 76th anniversary of gaining independence from Britain, but they apparently included just a small proportion of the thousands of political detainees jailed for opposing army rule.

Centre keen to expand ECGC cover to individual jewellery exporters

Union minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the Centre was keen to expand the ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation) cover, now provided to banks towards the credit limits for exporters, to even individual exporters of gems and jewellery. He was speaking at the India International Jewellery Trade Show (IIJS) organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council at Jio Centre in Mumbai.

India’s heavy digital footprint makes it more attractive to cybercrooks: experts

With a population of over 1.4 billion and a rapidly expanding economy, India’s digital footprint has made it an alluring target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities, warned a group of cyber-security providers. Data breaches would skyrocket in 2024, there would be continued acceleration in ransomware activities in addition to a surge in identity-based attacks resulting from increasing cloud adoption, and deepfakes would also pose a looming threat to the country’s cybersecurity this year, they cautioned.

IND vs SA second Test | Fiery Bumrah helps Team India break a Cape Town hoodoo

The final frontier will remain the final frontier for some more time, but India’s cricketers will head back home, their heads held high. They expectedly wrapped up the second Test with plenty of time to spare on Thursday to square the two-Test series 1-1. Aiden Markram scored a stunning hundred (106, 103b, 17×4, 2×6) on an incredibly challenging track where nobody else touched 50, but that could only delay the inevitable. India’s seven-wicket victory came in the second session on the second day. It was the team’s first-ever Test victory at the Newlands Cricket Ground.

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The Hindu Morning Digest: January 3, 2024

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People search for survivors inside an apartment following a massive explosion in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, Lebanon, on Jan. 2, 2024. An explosion killed Saleh Arouri, a top official with the Palestinian militant group Hamas and three others, officials with Hamas and the Lebanese group Hezbollah said.
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Home Ministry seeks to pacify truckers protesting new hit-and-run law

As transporters across the country struck work to protest the increase in punishment in hit-and-run cases in the yet to be implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) convened a meeting with the All India Motor Transport Congress on January 2. Transporters, including bus and taxi unions, have called a nationwide strike from January 1 to January 30 to protest Section 106 of the BNS, which prescribes a maximum of punishment of 10 years in cases of rash and negligent driving. 

Roll-out schedule of 3 new criminal codes will be notified by January 26

The date to implement the three criminal codes that were passed by the Parliament in December 2023 will be notified before January 26, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The official added that it will take nine months to a year for the three criminal laws to be implemented across the country, and a pilot project is all set to begin in Ahmedabad in the next two months.

312 COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 cases detected in India

A total of 312 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected in the country so far, with about 47% of them recorded in Kerala, according to the INSACOG’s data updated on Tuesday. Ten States and 2 Union Territories have so far detected the presence of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus. They are Kerala (147), Goa (51), Gujarat (34), Maharashtra (26), Tamil Nadu (22), Delhi (16), Karnataka (eight), Rajasthan (five), Telangana (two), and Odisha (one), according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).

Transport unions’ protest at Jantar Mantar on January 3 against new provisions on hit-and-run

Transport unions from across the country will join a protest at Jantar Mantar here on Wednesday against the new penal law on hit-and-run cases. The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh will also participate in the protest on Wednesday and will host another gathering at Rajghat on Thursday.

Shahenshah enacted a law in Parliament against truck drivers, says Rahul Gandhi on truckers strike over criminal laws

Expressing solidarity with truckers who have gone on strike to oppose changes in the new criminal code, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making laws without consulting stakeholders or the Opposition. Under the new criminal code, hit-and-run cases can attract up to 10 years in jail and a fine of ₹7 lakh. Those who operate commercial vehicles, including truckers and cab drivers, are opposed to this and have argued that they cannot pay such a high fine in the event of an accident.

Adani-Hindenburg case | Supreme Court to deliver verdict on ‘conflict of interest’ allegations against panel

The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment on January 3 on a plea to form a separate Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate Hindenburg Research’s allegations against the Adani Group. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud had reserved the petition filed by Anamika Jaiswal, through advocate Prashant Bhushan, who had argued that the earlier committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice A.M. Sapre, had a “conflict of interest” on the issue.

CAA rules likely to be notified before 2024 Lok Sabha poll: Home Ministry official

The rules of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are likely to be notified before the announcement of the next general election, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Members of the Pakistani Hindu community who had entered India legally and their documents expired while awaiting citizenship will also be eligible to apply online under CAA, the official added.

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. Ms. Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month following the congressional testimony. Ms. Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, announced her departure just months into her tenure in a letter to the Harvard community.

Hezbollah’s TV station says top Hamas official Saleh Arouri killed in Beirut blast

The TV station of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group says top Hamas official Saleh Arouri was killed on January 2 in an explosion in a southern Beirut suburb. Arouri, one of the founders of Hamas’ military wing, had headed the group’s presence in the West Bank. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had threatened to kill him even before the Hamas-Israel war began on October 7, 2023.

Jet bursts into flames after collision with relief plane in Tokyo; five dead

Five people aboard a Japan coastguard aircraft died on Tuesday when it hit a Japan Airlines passenger plane on the ground in a fiery collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport. All 379 passengers and crew on board the passenger plane, which burst into flames were safely evacuated, Japanese Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito told reporters.

Vodafone Idea says not in tie-up talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink, shares fall

Vodafone Idea is not in talks to tie-up with billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite internet unit Starlink, the Indian telecom operator said on January 2, sending its shares down 5%. The clarification from Vodafone Idea came after its stock surged in the past two sessions on what BusinessWorld said were “markets betting” that Mr. Musk was looking to buy a stake in the company to help Starlink enter India.

Core signals: Coal output growth at six-month low in December

India’s coal output growth slid to a six-month low of 10.75% in December 2023, with production levels nearing 93 million tonnes (MT), as per data released by the Coal ministry on Tuesday. Coal has a weightage of over 10% in the Index of Core Industries, which had slid to the lowest levels since March 2023 in November, with the growth rate slipping to a six-month low of 7.8%.

India in South Africa | India desperate to bounce back; looks to improve standing in WTC points table

Having lost the first at Centurion rather badly, India will be desperate to bounce back, ideally with a win, which it needs not just for its morale but for improving its standing on the World Test Championship points table. It is very early days yet, but the finalist of the last two championships is lying sixth. South Africa is on top, and it should be hoping to consolidate its position with another strong show against India. In Temba Bavuma’s absence, opener Dean Elgar will lead the side. 

AUS vs PAK third Test | Australia bids for Pakistan sweep in Warner Week

Australia will go for the tried and tested as they look to sweep Pakistan in their three-match series and send veteran opener David Warner out a winner at his home ground in his final test this week .Pat Cummins confirmed on January 2 that the same team that won the first test in Perth by 360 runs and the second in Melbourne by 79 runs would take the field for the final clash at Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

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The Matildas now know who they’ll have to beat to book their ticket to the Paris Olympics

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The Matildas have swept the second round of their Olympic qualifying campaign with a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, with a date with 50th-ranked Uzbekistan set for February to book their ticket to Paris 2024.

After beating Iran 2-0, followed by a spectacular 8-0 demolition of the Philippines in front of a record crowd on Sunday, their third straight win meant Australia finished on top of Group A with a perfect nine points from nine and a goal difference of plus-13.

To qualify for the Olympics, the Matildas must now beat Uzbekistan in a two-legged home-and-away play-off in February to secure one of the two spots given to Asian confederation teams.

Australia, North Korea and Japan secured their places among the final four in Asia by topping the three groups, with Uzbekistan joining them as the best-placed runner-up thanks to a 3-0 win over India.

Australia and world number eight Japan were both perfect in round two, but the Matildas’ goal difference ensured they were the top qualifier.

In front of 19,084 fans on Wednesday night, it took until the 62nd minute for Australia to open the scoring — but it was worth the wait.

Mary Fowler trapped a floated pass and took one more touch before unleashing a powerful strike from 20 metres out to send the crowd wild.

Six minutes later, hometown hero Sam Kerr scored the Matildas’ 900th goal from point-blank range to keep the ball rolling, before substitute Tameka Yallop sealed the deal in the 76th minute.

With goal difference pivotal, the Matildas unleashed a near full-strength starting XI against Chinese Taipei featuring Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Fowler, Mackenzie Arnold and Steph Catley.

But despite registering 17 shots to one in the first half and enjoying 79 per cent possession, the Matildas couldn’t find a way past their opposition’s staunch defence.

Fowler came the closest in the 14th minute, but her powerful shot from close range rattled the woodwork and deflected away.

Stand-out Chinese Taipei goalkeeper Cheng Ssu-Yu pulled off a series of strong saves to further frustrate the Matildas.

But Australia had only themselves to blame on other occasions, firing a series of shots either wide or over the target.

Kerr had a golden chance to open the scoring on the stroke of half-time, but her header at the far post went over the crossbar.

The Chelsea striker also fluffed a chance early in the second half when a poor first touch cost her what would have been a one-on-one opportunity against the goalkeeper.

But there was no stopping Fowler’s thunderous strike in the 62nd minute.

And when a goal-mouth scramble ensued shortly after, Kerr was on hand to score the tap-in.

Kerr was subbed off straight after the goal, but Yallop ensured the party continued with an easy finish following good lead-in work from Foord and Amy Sayer.

In the other match in Perth on Wednesday, the Philippines beat Iran 1-0 courtesy of a 19th minute goal from Tahnai Annis.

Check out how the match unfolded below with our blog.

Key events

Final thoughts

And with that, the Matildas fly through to the third round of Olympic qualifying after a blistering second-half performance against Chinese Taipei.

A glorious goal to Mary Fowler broke the deadlock, with Sam Kerr and Tameka Yallop adding to the damage as Australia finally crashed through an admirable opposition defence, highlighted by a stand-out performance from goalkeeper Cheng Ssu-Yu.

This is the final game the Matildas will play at home this year, and what a year it has been. These three sell-out games in Perth cap off a truly magical rise for the team in 2023, peaking with their Women’s World Cup run. Their impact will ripple through generations to come.

So what’s next for the team? A pair of friendlies against Canada in December, before returning to action in February in the third round of Olympic qualifying where they’ll face one of Asia’s stronger sides in a home-and-away series. Win that final leg and they’re through to Paris in July, where they have unfinished business after just missing out on a medal in Tokyo.

And as always, I’ll be there to take you through it all.

Thank you so much for joining me tonight for our live coverage of Australia v Chinese Taipei. You’re all legends for staying up so late, and I’m thrilled we got a fantastic second-half performance from the team to make tomorrow’s bleary-eyed workday worth it.

Take care and I’ll see you all soon!

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– Vic in Vic

Quick, go and buy a lottery ticket, Vic!

Full-time: Australia 3 – 0 Chinese Taipei

92′ Australia keep on coming

We want four! They want four!

Caitlin Foord, Kyra Cooney-Cross, and Mary Fowler are all still hungry, swimming around the box as they search for a sealer.

The ball falls to Fowler, who’s on an absolute tear, opening her body up and thumping the rubber.

I fully expected it to fly into the net – as did most of the crowd based on the “ooh”s – but it goes just wide of the post.

5 minutes of added time

You and all of us, Tony!

I will sleep better now. phew! Thanks for the coverage Sam. Cheers

– Tony

Glad the Tillies could put on a show for ya in the second half.

I will sleep soundly knowing that we’ve got at least another ten years of Mary Fowler. And she’s already this good. Golly.

And the Player of the Match goes to…

Crowd number: 19,084

Woohoo!

That’s three sell-outs for the past three games, taking the sell-out streak for the Matildas to 11 consecutive games.

Sensational work, Perth. We should bring games there more often.

84′ Yallop almost has another!

A gorgeous floating cross from Amy Sayer on the right wing is looking for the head of Tameka Yallop, who made an immediate impact off the bench a few minutes ago.

The ball is floating in that in-between space where a single inch can determine who gets it, with Yallop and Chinese Taipei goalkeeper Cheng Ssu-Yu both throwing themselves up into the sky to connect with it.

The goalkeeper’s gloves reach the ball first, but Yallop’s momentum carries her into the keeper and clatters her into the grass.

She’s up a few moments later, taking a few sips of water. She’s been absolutely epic this game, and I recall the comments from her head coach Chan Hiu Ming yesterday, asking Australian A-League Women clubs to keep an eye on some of his players to potentially give them some opportunities.

Well, there’s someone who’s put her gloved hand up tonight.

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