India’s fourth day at the Paris Olympics was a blend of action, drama, victories, and disappointments. The day kicked off on a high note with Sarabjot Singh and Manu Bhaker clinching a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
Shooting: Manu-Sarabjot give a bright start
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh secured India’s second medal at the Paris Olympics by winning bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, overcoming Korea with a 16-10 score.
Rowing: a close call for Balraj Panwar
Balraj Panwar finished 5th in the quarter-finals of the men’s single scull event and will compete in the semi-finals C/D on July 31. Unfortunately, he is no longer in medal contention.
Archery: A day of wins and heartbreaks
Indian archer Ankita Bhakat was defeated by Poland’s Violeta Mishor 6-4 in the round of 32. She was In the women’s individual archery event.
Indian archer Bhajan Kaur triumphed over Poland’s Violeta Mishor 6-0 in the Round of 16, winning all three sets. Earlier, she had defeated Indonesia’s Saifa Nura Fifa Kamal 7-3 in the round of 32. Her next match is scheduled for August 3.
In a heart-wrenching moment, Dhiraj Bommadevara missed a pre-quarterfinal spot in the men’s individual archery event, losing 6-5 to Canada’s Eric Peters by a mere 2.4 centimeters in a shoot-off.
Badminton: Progress and setbacks
Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Indonesia’s Alfian Fajar and Erdianto Mohammad Rian 21-13, 21-13 in straight games, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
Women’s Doubles Challenges: Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto lost their third consecutive match in Group C, falling to Australia’s Setyana-Angelo 21-15, 21-10. Ashwini Ponnappa announced her retirement from the Olympics later in the day.
Hockey: Into the quarterfinals
The Indian hockey team defeated Ireland 2-0 in Pool B, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring both goals. This win secures their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Belgium on August 1.
Boxing: Tough day at work
Indian boxer Jasmine was defeated 5-0 by Nisty Petico of the Philippines in the Round of 32 in the Women’s 57 kg weight category.
India’s Amit Panghal was eliminated from the Paris Olympics after a split decision loss in the Round of 16. He competed in the men’s 51kg flyweight category and was defeated by Zambia’s Patrick Chinyemba.
Late night, Preeti lost her women’s 54 kg round of 16 bout to Yeni Arias Castaneda with a close 2:3 score after three fiercely contested rounds.
