Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh Win Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, India’s shooting duo, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, triumphed over South Korea’s Lee Won-ho and Oh Ye-jin to clinch the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event. This victory marks India’s second medal at the Paris Games, both coming from the shooting discipline. Notably, Manu Bhaker has made history by becoming the first Indian to win multiple medals in a single Olympics.
Day 4 Highlights and Full Schedule
12:30 PM IST – Shooting: The day began with the Men’s Trap Qualification, Day 2, featuring Prithviraj Tondaiman, followed by the Women’s Trap Qualification, Day 1, with Shreyashi Singh and Rajeshwari Kumari aiming for a spot in the finals.
1:00 PM IST – Shooting: The spotlight event, the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Bronze Medal Match, saw Bhaker and Singh secure their historic win.
1:40 PM IST – Rowing: Indian rower Balraj Panwar competed in the Men’s Singles Sculls Quarter-finals, putting in a strong performance to advance further in the competition.
4:45 PM IST – Hockey: The Indian Men’s Hockey team faced off against Ireland in a crucial Pool B match, hoping to bolster their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.
5:14 PM IST – Archery: In the Women’s Individual 1/32 Elimination Round, Ankita Bhakat competed against Poland’s Wioleta Myszor, followed shortly by Bhajan Kaur’s match against Indonesia’s Syifa Nurafifah Kamal.
5:30 PM IST – Badminton: The Men’s Doubles group match featured India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty taking on the formidable Indonesian pair of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto.
6:20 PM IST – Badminton: The Women’s Doubles group match saw Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto face off against Australia’s Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu.
7:00 PM IST – Shooting: The Men’s Trap Final, contingent upon qualification, was a key event with Indian shooters aiming for podium finishes.
7:16 PM IST – Boxing: Amit Panghal competed in the Men’s 51kg Round of 16 against Zambia’s Patrick Chinyemba, striving for a spot in the quarter-finals.
9:24 PM IST – Boxing: Jasmine Lamboria took on Nesthy Petecio from the Philippines in the Women’s 57kg Round of 32, aiming to advance in the competition.
10:46 PM IST – Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara faced Czech Republic’s Adam Li in the Men’s Individual Round of 32, hoping to progress further in the tournament.
11:25 PM IST – Archery: The Men’s Recurve Individual Final, should Indian archers qualify, promised to be an exciting culmination of the day’s archery events.
1:22 AM IST (July 31) – Boxing: Preeti Pawar went head-to-head with Colombia’s Yeni Arias in the Women’s 54kg Round of 16, concluding a packed day of Olympic action for India.
Other Notable Events
- Equestrian: Anush Agarwalla participated in the first day of the Dressage Individual Grand Prix event, representing India in equestrian sports.
- Boxing: Besides Amit Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria and Preeti Pawar were key contenders in their respective matches, showcasing India’s boxing prowess.
Conclusion
India’s athletes continue to shine at the Paris Olympics 2024, with Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh’s bronze medal win being a standout moment. As the games progress, the nation eagerly awaits more thrilling performances and potential medal wins from its talented athletes.
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