Paris 2024 Olympics: A Look at India’s Day 1 Results
The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics has officially commenced in Paris, with a grand Opening Ceremony on Saturday setting the stage for an exhilarating two weeks of competition. On July 27, Indian athletes showcased their skills across a range of sports, including badminton, rowing, shooting, tennis, table tennis, boxing, and hockey.
While India did not secure any medals on the opening day, there were notable performances that offer hope for the rest of the Games. Shooter Manu Bhaker emerged as a strong contender by qualifying for the final of the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event, finishing third in the qualification round.
Here’s a summary of India’s performances on Day 1:
Paris 2024 Olympics Boxing
- Women’s 54kg – Round of 32: Preeti Pawar delivered a commanding performance, defeating Thi Kim Ah Vo from Vietnam with a score of 5-0.
Paris 2024 Olympics Hockey
- Men’s Pool B: The Indian men’s hockey team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over New Zealand, showcasing their competitive edge early in the tournament.
Paris 2024 Olympics Table Tennis
- Men’s Singles Preliminary Round: Harmeet Desai started strong, winning his match against Zaid Abo Yaman with a score of 4-0.
Paris 2024 Olympics Tennis
- Men’s Doubles First Round: The match between Rohan Bopanna/N. Sriram Balaji and France’s Gael Monfils/Edouard Roger-Vasselin was delayed due to rain, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the rescheduled clash.
Paris 2024 Olympics Badminton
- Men’s Doubles Group Stage: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty triumphed over Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar with a score of 21-17, 21-14.
- Men’s Singles Group Stage: Lakshya Sen recorded a solid win against Kevin Cordon, with scores of 21-8 and 22-20.
- Women’s Doubles Group Stage: Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa faced a defeat against So Yeong Kim and Hee Yong Kong, ending the match at 18-21, 10-21.
Paris 2024 Olympics Shooting
- 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Qualification:
- India 2 (Ramita Jindal/Arjun Babuta) scored 628.7 points, finishing sixth.
- India 1 (Elavenil Valarivan/Sandeep Singh) achieved 626.3 points, placing 12th.
- 10m Air Pistol Men’s Qualification:
- Sarabjot Singh scored 577 points, ending in ninth place.
- Arjun Singh Cheema scored 574 points, placing 18th.
- 10m Air Pistol Women’s Qualification:
- Manu Bhaker impressed with a score of 580 points, securing third place and advancing to the final.
- Rhythm Sangwan scored 573 points, finishing 15th.
Paris 2024 Olympics Rowing
- Men’s Single Sculls Heats: Panwar Balraj clocked 7:07.11, qualifying for the repechage round.
As the Games unfold, India’s athletes continue to demonstrate their potential across various disciplines. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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