Manu’s medal Celebration:

Celebrations started at Manu Bhaker’s home in Jhajjar, Haryana, after her historic win. She also now has became the first woman to win two medals in shooting at the Olympics.
Bhaker won India’s first medal at the ongoing event, earning a bronze with a score of 221.7. Many celebrities and entrepreneurs, including the Prime Minister, Anand Mahindra, and Nita Ambani, congratulated her on this achievement.

India’s Performance in various Sporting Events:

Badminton

The Indian Badminton players in the Paris Olympics so far have had mixed outcomes.

Women’s Doubles (Group Stage): Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa lost to Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida.

Men’s Doubles (Group Stage): Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s second Group C match was canceled due to an injury to Mark Lamsfuss of Germany. Their next match is crucial.

Men’s Singles (Group Stage): Lakshya Sen won against Belgium’s Julien Carraggi, scoring 21-19, 21-14. Prannoy HS also starts his journey with a win.

Table Tennis:

In Table Tennis, Manika Batra advanced to the round of 16 in the women’s table tennis competition. She won against Prithika Pavade 4-0, with scores of 11-9, 11-6, 11-9, and 11-7.

Archery:

Indian women’s archery team, consisting of Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, and Deepika Kumari, was defeated 6-0 by the Netherlands in the quarter-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite Bhajan Kaur’s strong performance, the team struggled with inconsistent shots and strong winds. The Netherlands won all four sets, with India failing to recover from early setbacks.

The Indian men’s archery team, consisting of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav, was also defeated in the quarter-finals by Turkiye with a 6-2 loss. Despite a strong performance from Pravin Jadhav, who scored several high points, inconsistent shooting and critical errors, particularly from Dhiraj Bommadevara, led to India’s defeat. The team struggled with their shots and decision-making under pressure.

All six Indian archers will continue to compete in individual events and mixed team rounds starting this week.

Hockey :

The Indian men’s hockey team has won one match and drawn another in Pool B. They defeated New Zealand 3-2 in a close encounter and drew 1-1 with Argentina. Upcoming matches include games against Ireland, Belgium, and Australia. Currently, India is ranked 3rd in their group with 4 points.

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South Korea is tied with Japan at the top, also boasting seven medals, with a standout performance by 16-year-old Ban Hyojin, who secured a gold in the women’s 10m Air Rifle, equalling the Olympic record set by China at Tokyo 2020.

Australia is in third place with six medals (four gold and two silver), while the USA, leading in total medals with 12, has secured only three golds – one in fencing and two in swimming – along with six silvers and three bronzes.

What’s Ahead on Day 3

Day 3 of the Paris Olympics features 22 medal events. Notable highlights include Great Britain’s Tom Daley, who aims for a consecutive gold in the men’s synchronized 10m platform diving.

For India, Arjun Babuta will compete in the 10m Air Rifle men’s final, following Ramita Jindal’s 7th-place finish in the women’s 10m Air Rifle final. Additionally, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh will compete for bronze in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event on Tuesday. Bhaker, already a historic bronze medalist in shooting, has a chance to make history as the first Indian athlete to win two medals at the same Olympics.

Stay tuned as the competition heats up and India aims to climb higher in the medal rankings!

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Unlike traditional stadium ceremonies, this ceremony took place on the Seine River, which flows through the heart of Paris. The event featured a parade of athletes on boats along the river, providing a nice iconic background of the city’s landmarks along with the athletes on the ship.

The ceremony also included performances, cultural displays, and fireworks, showcasing French art and heritage. The event marked the official start of the games, with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.

The Indian Quadrant:

A total of 117 athletes from India will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Their goal is to win more than the seven medals they earned at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics three years ago.

Here are India’s key medal contenders for the 2024 Paris Olympics:
Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw): Tokyo 2020 gold medallist.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Badminton Men’s Doubles): Winners of major titles.
Nikhat Zareen (Boxing, 50 kg): Two-time world champion.
Antim Panghal (Wrestling, 53 kg): Bronze medallist at World Championships and Asian Games.
Sift Kaur Samra (Shooting, 50m Rifle 3 Positions): Asian Games gold medallist.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team: Bronze medallists at Tokyo 2020.

New sports and events at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Paris Olympics will feature several new and returning sports. Breaking (breakdancing) will make its debut, with solo battle competitors like Victor Montalvo (USA) and Sunny Choi (USA).
Surfing will take place in Tahiti, with surfers such as Ítalo Ferreira (Brazil) and Carissa Moore (USA).
Skateboarding is also another sport that returns this year with events for men and women in street and park categories, where Japan and Australia did well in the past.

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