As the Paris Olympics 2024 continues, India gears up for a thrilling Day 7 with a series of high-stakes events. After a mixed performance on Thursday, the Indian athletes are set to make their mark across various disciplines on Friday, August 2. Here’s a comprehensive schedule for the day’s events involving Indian participants:
Golf:
- 12:30 PM: Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will compete in the men’s individual round 2. Both golfers are aiming to improve their standings and make a push for the medal rounds.
Shooting:
- 12:30 PM: Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh will participate in the women’s 25m pistol precision qualification. Bhaker, a seasoned shooter, will be looking to replicate her past success and secure a spot in the finals.
- 1:00 PM: Anant Jeet Singh Naruka will be in action for the men’s skeet qualification day 1, hoping to make a strong impression and advance to the next rounds.
Archery:
- 1:00 PM: Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara will face Indonesia’s Diananda Choirunsia and Arif Pangestu in the mixed team round of 16. This match will be crucial for them to progress further in the competition.
Rowing:
- 1:00 PM: Balraj Panwar will compete in the men’s singles sculls classification. Panwar’s performance will be key to advancing to the finals.
Judo:
- 1:30 PM: Tulika Maan will take on Idalys Ortiz in the women’s +75 kg round of 32 match. Maan, the sole Indian judoka, faces a formidable challenge against Ortiz, a seasoned Cuban judo legend with four Olympic medals.
Sailing:
- 3:45 PM: Nethra Kumaran will compete in women’s dinghy race 3 and 4.
- 7:05 PM: Vishnu Saravanan will race in men’s dinghy races 3 and 4. Both sailors are looking to secure strong finishes in their respective races.
Hockey:
- 4:45 PM: The Indian men’s hockey team will face Australia in their final pool match. Historically challenging for India, this game is crucial for improving their standing and performance.
Badminton:
- 6:30 PM: Lakshya Sen will play against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei. Sen’s match is a significant opportunity for him to showcase his skills and advance further in the tournament.
Athletics:
- 9:40 PM: Ankita and Parul Chaudhary will compete in the women’s 5000m round 1. Their performance will be pivotal in progressing to the finals.
- 11:40 PM: Tajinderpal Singh Toor will compete in the men’s shot put qualification. As a two-time Asian Games gold medallist, Toor will aim to meet the qualification standard of 21.35m or secure a spot among the top 12 performers to advance to the final.
With a packed schedule and multiple opportunities for Indian athletes to shine, Day 7 promises to be a significant day for India at the Paris Olympics 2024. Fans and supporters will be eagerly watching to see how the athletes fare in their respective events.
