Day 6 at the Paris Olympics 2024 has a packed schedule for Indian athletes with athletics starting today (August 1). However, all eyes will be on Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy who will face each other today in the round of 16.
The fifth day at the Paris Olympics has turned out to be a great one for India so far with the athletes winning their respective matches across different sporting disciplines. Deepika Kumari is the latest one as she qualified for the round of 16 in women's archery individual event.
PV Sindhu was slotted in group M and needed to win her final group stage game to qualify for the next round. It didn't take much time for India's superstar to defeat Estonia's Kristin Kuuba as she rolled her over in two sets.
Lakshya Sen started his campaign in the Olympics 2024 on a winning note on Saturday (July 27) beating the Tokyo Olympics semifinalist Kevin Cordon in his first group stage match. But Cordon has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a left elbow injury.
India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker was at her best in the women's 10 m pistol qualification round. The 22-year-old finished third in the qualification round with a total score of 580.
Two trains transporting athletes to the Paris Olympics were unexpectedly stopped just hours before the opening ceremony, causing significant delays and concerns.
Aditi Ashok missed out on the medal by a whisker at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago finishing fourth. It was her best finish at the Games and the Paris Olympics will be her third appearance as she chases the elusive medal this time around.
India's table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal is set to appear at the Olympics this time for the fifth time in his career. He will also be the country's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Games and is hopeful of coming back home with a medal this time around.
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