CHENNAI: It has been a good day for Indian athletes on Day two of the Paris Olympics 2024 with ace shooter Manu Bhaker opening the country's account with a bronze in women's 10m air pistol. She also became the first woman shooter to win a medal in shooting.
Shuttler PV Sindhu marked her first win in the Paris outing followed by rower Balraj Panwar entering the quarterfinals of the men's single sculls. On the other hand, Ramita Jindal advanced to the final of the women's individual 10m Air Rifle event.
Meanwhile, paddler Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra won their opening games in round of 64 of women's table tennis singles. However, India's flag bearer Sharath Kamal lost to Deni Kozul in men's table tennis singles.
Additionally, Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal after giving a tough fight against Corentin Moutet lost in the final set.
Two time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu begins her first match against Fathimath of Maldives
After not having a good start in their campaign in mixed event, Elavenil and Ramit will look to make amends and qualify for the medal round.
Sindhu takes a clear lead against Razzaq 10-4
Good start for Elavenil. Currently in fourth spot
After the break, Sindhu leads by 12 points and dominates the game 18-6
Elavenil having a great day 2 in Paris Olympics. Currently placed in top 5
Shooting: After series 1
Elavenil - 4th 105.8 pts
Ramita - 21st 104.3 pts
Sindhu breezes past Razzaq 21-9 after the end of first set
PV Sindhu on hurry to win the second set 10-3
Elavenil is in 1st place after an amazing start to the third series
After the break in second set, PV Sindhu making it very easy to win the match against Fathimath 17-6
Sindhu marks her first victory in Olympics 2024 21-7 against Fathimath of Maldives
First set : 21-9
Second Set: 21- 7
Elsewhere, Balraj Panwar into the quarters in men's single sculls with a time of 7:12.41
Elavenil firmly stays in top 8!
Balraj Panwar becomes the first Indian to qualify for the quarter finals of the men's single sculls
PV Sindhu will play her next match on July 31 against Estonia's Kristin Kuuba
Elavenil stays in top 4 at the end of fourth series
Ramita making good comeback in the third and fourth series. She scored 105.3 in the fourth series which was same as Elavenil
One final push for Elavenil
Two Indians in top 6!!
If this happens we will see two Indians in the finals
Ramita sneaks into top 8!
Ramita enters the finals!!!
Heartbreak for Elavenil as she choked towards the end and didn't make it. She finished tenth
Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula to begin her campaign for India against Sweden's Christina Kallberg
* PV Sindhu marks her first victory in Olympics 2024 against Razzaq of Maldives
* Balraj Panwar makes his way to quarterfinals in men's single sculls
* Ramita qualifies for the women's 10m air rifle final
Sreeja leading the match against Kallberg of Sweden 8-2
Sreeja Akula wins the first set 11-4
Sreeja Akula on a roll 11-9
Akula continues to dominate in the third set 11-7
Sreeja makes her way to win the fourth set 11-8
Sreeja Akula won the game 4-0 against Sweden's Christina Kallberg
First set: 11-4
Second set: 11-9
Third set:11-7
Fourth set: 11-8
India's flag bearer Sharath Kamal begins his campaign against Slovenia’s Deni Kozul
Sharath Kamal wins the first set after close battle against slovia's kozul 12-10
Kozul giving a tough fight for Sharath Kamal 11-9
Shooter Manu Bhaker looks for redemption after a pistol malfunction in Tokyo 2020.
The final has two stages - first stage will consist of two series (5 shots each) The shooters are to complete all shots within a timing of 250 seconds. This will be followed in the second stage.
The second stage will have a total of 14 shots, each fired at a command (time limit of 50 seconds per shot) - Every two shots the lowest-ranked shooter will be eliminated.
Manu Bhaker displayed a stunning performance in the qualification round. In the first two series, Manu ended with 97 points. In the third series, the 22-year-old bagged 98 points. In the final three series, she sealed 96 points to finish in third place with a total of 580-27x.
Manu Bhaker 50.4 and sits in second place
100.3 for Manu Bhaker at the end of second stage
After shot 12 Manu sits at second place
Kozul takes a clear lead in the third set against Sharath
Veronika Major of Hungary first elimination in the 10m air pistol
Manu Bhaker in third as of now
Kozul dominates kamal in the the fourth set 11-7
China Eliminated- Jiang Ranxin finishes at sixth spot in the 10m women's air pistol
Manu stays in 3rd after fourth elimination in 10m air pistol
Manu Bhaker guarantees medal for India
Narrow margins among the top 3
Yeji edges Manu by 0.1 to pip second place
Sharath makes his way in fifth set against Kozul
Slovinia's Kozul wins the sixth set 12-10 against veteran paddler Sharath Kamal.
Manu Bhaker also became the first women shooter to win a medal in shooting.
The last time India won medals at the Olympics was in 2012 London edition when rapid-fire pistol shooter Vijay Kumar and 10m air rifle marksman Gagan Narang clinched bronze.
Also in other news, India's Arjun Babuta has qualified for final in the men's 10m air rifle with a score of 630.1
India's Sumit Nagal trail by 2-4 against Corentin Moutet
Sumit Nagal looses first set by 2-6
Sumit off to a good start in second set. Wins game one 40-15
Elsewhere, Nikhat Zareen progresses to the pre-quarterfinals of women's 50kg division
Manika start her campaign against Britain's Hursey
Corentin Moutet gives a comeback in the second game. Levels 1-1 against Sumit Nagal
Manika takes lead in the first set against Hursey 11-8
Manika wins the second set after a tough fight against Hursey 12 -10
Manika continues her form and takes a clear lead in third set 11-9
Britain's Hursey wins the third set after a close battle against Manika 11-9
After not having a good first set, India's Sumit Nagal fought back and won the second set
Manika Batra won the fifth set against Hursey 11-5
Manika Batra won the match against Britain's Hursey 4-1.
First set - 11-8
Second set - 12-10
Third set - 11-9
Fourth set - 11-5
Sumit Nagal leads 2-0
India women's archery team is all set to play the Quarterfinal against the Netherlands.
India's Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur and Deepika Kumari are ready for Quarterfinals
Netherlands wins the first set against India 52-51
Archery 1 2 3 4 5 6
India 7 10 7 9 9 8 51
Netherlands 9 8 9 9 9 9 52
Netherlands pips another set against India 53-49
Archery 1 2 3 4 5 6
India 10 10 8 6 9 6 49
Netherlands 9 9 8 9 10 9 53
Netherlands won the third straight set against India in Archery 53-48
Archery 1 2 3 4 5 6
India - 4 10 8 8 10 48
Netherlands 10 10 9 9 8 7 53
India's Sumit Nagal after giving a tough fight against Corentin Moutet loses 1-2
Manu Bhaker wins bronze medal in women’s 10m air pistol. India’s first in shooting after 12 years
* PV Sindhu marks her first victory in Olympics 2024 against Razzaq of Maldives in badminton
* Balraj Panwar makes his way to quarterfinals in men's single sculls
* Ramita Jindal qualifies for the women's 10m air rifle final
Sumit Nagal lost to Corentin Moutet in tennis
Women’s archery team of Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur and Deepika Kumari loses to Netherlands
Arjun B has qualified for final in 10m air rifle men's
Nikhat Zareen cruises to pre Q-F in (50KG) boxing
