On August 5, Monday, India faced a tough day at the Paris Olympics with two major bronze medal hopes falling short. The Indian shotgun mixed team, consisting of Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Maheshwari Chauhan, reached the bronze medal match but ultimately lost to China, finishing in fourth place.
India’s young shuttler, Lakshya Sen, fell short in his bronze medal match, losing to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in a thrilling three-game encounter.
Athletics: Avinash Sable qualifies
In a positive development, Avinash Sable qualified for the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase final, finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 8:15.43. He said, “I ran slow because I am saving my best for the finals.”
Table Tennis: Women’s team advances
The Indian women’s table tennis team progressed to the quarterfinals after a 3-2 victory over Romania in the Round of 16. Star paddler Manika Batra clinched the win by defeating Edina Diaconu 3-0 in the decisive match.
Shooting: Narrow loss for the shotgun duo
The Indian duo of Anant Jeet Singh Naruka and Maheshwari Chauhan narrowly missed out on a bronze medal in the Skeet Mixed Team event, falling short by just one point. They hit 43 of 48 clay targets, while the Chinese team secured bronze with 44 hits.
Badminton: Lakshya Sen’s bronze medal heartbreak
Lakshya Sen lost the men’s singles bronze medal match. He was defeated by Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia with scores of 13-21, 21-16, and 21-11.
Wrestling: Nisha Dahiya’s injury blow
Wrestler Nisha Dahiya was unable to advance to the semifinals in the 68 kg weight category after leading 8-1 in her quarterfinal match. She suffered an injury and ultimately lost 10-8. However, she still has a chance to compete for a medal in the repechage round if Sol Gum Pak reaches the finals.
Sailing: Campaign ended for Vishnu and Nethra
Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan’s participation in the Paris Olympics 2024 has concluded. Both sailors were unable to compete in their final races due to adverse weather conditions. Vishnu was scheduled for Races 9 and 10, while Nethra had only Race 10 left. With the races cancelled, none of the sailor advanced as only the Top 10 competitors made it to the finals. Vishnu finished 18th overall with 114 net points, while Nethra ended in 21st place. Both Indian sailors are now out of contention.
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