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Olympic Games Paris 2024 Day 2: Manu Bhaker Clinches Shooting Bronze, Rafael Nadal Sets Up Clash vs Novak Djokovic
NDTV Sports Desk | Updated: July 29, 2024 00:33 IST
Paris Olympics Game 2024 Day 2: Manu Bhaker made history.
Olympics 2024 Day 2 Highlights: After shooter Manu Bhaker made history by clinching India's first medal of the Paris Olympics 2024, striking bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol final, there was hope that the women's archery team will also enter the medal round. However, they lost to Netherlands in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Arjun Babuta and Ramita Jindal also raised India's medal hopes by qualifying for the Men's and Women's 10m Air Rifle finals. On the international front, Rafael Nadal defeated Hungary's Marton Fucsovics to set up a clash with Novak Djokovic. (India's Day 2 Schedule | Medal Tally)
Here are the Highlights of Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024:
Paris Olympics 2024: Thank you
With that we come to the end of this day for Indians. Manu Bhaker's bronze medal was the highlight of the day for India. Nikhat Zareen (boxing) and PV Sindhu (badminton) won their matches too. However, Indian women's archery team lost in the quarter-finals.
With that we come to the end of this day for Indians. Manu Bhaker's bronze medal was the highlight of the day for India. Nikhat Zareen (boxing) and PV Sindhu (badminton) won their matches too. However, Indian women's archery team lost in the quarter-finals.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Harmeet Desai loses
India's Harmeet Desai suffered a 0-4 loss against world no. 5 Felix Lebrun of France in the second round of the men's singles table tennis competition, ending his maiden Olympic campaign here on Sunday.
India's Harmeet Desai suffered a 0-4 loss against world no. 5 Felix Lebrun of France in the second round of the men's singles table tennis competition, ending his maiden Olympic campaign here on Sunday.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Table tennis action coming up next
Meanwhile, Rohan Bopanna/N Sriram Balaji's match has been cancelled due to rain. The only Indian left today to compete is table tennis star Harmeet Desai who will face France's Felix LeBrun.
Meanwhile, Rohan Bopanna/N Sriram Balaji's match has been cancelled due to rain. The only Indian left today to compete is table tennis star Harmeet Desai who will face France's Felix LeBrun.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Nadal Terms Djokovic Favourite
"Situations are completely different for him, for me. He's being very competitive. I was not being very competitive for the last two years, so in that case, I think probably he is the clear favourite," said Nadal, who holds an 8-2 head-to-head advantage over the Serb at Roland Garros.
"I'm going to try my best to bring the best to the court and then let's see how far I can go and how many problems I can create for him."
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Nadal vs Djokovic
Rafael Nadal insists Novak Djokovic will be the favourite when they clash at the Paris Olympics, after the Spaniard battled to victory over Marton Fucsovics in the first round on Sunday. Nadal had left his participation in the singles in doubt until the last minute because of a thigh injury, and was made to work hard for his 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 victory.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Nadal To Face Djokovic
Rafael Nadal set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against old rival Novak Djokovic on Sunday, justifying his last-minute decision to play despite injury concerns. Nadal, who has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros, defeated Marton Fucsovics 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round despite sporting strapping on his injured right thigh.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Prannoy wins
HS Prannoy win the second game 21-12 and hence the match in straight games. Both Indian shuttlers - PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy - have won today.
HS Prannoy win the second game 21-12 and hence the match in straight games. Both Indian shuttlers - PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy - have won today.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Nadal Loses Second set
On the tennis court. Nadal has lost the second set against Fucsovics 4-6. The match will now be decided in the third set.
On the tennis court. Nadal has lost the second set against Fucsovics 4-6. The match will now be decided in the third set.
Olympics 2024: Prannoy in lead
Prannoy has made a brilliant comeback and has taken the first game 21-18. In the second game, Prannoy has taken a 7-3 lead.
Prannoy has made a brilliant comeback and has taken the first game 21-18. In the second game, Prannoy has taken a 7-3 lead.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Prannoy under pressure
13th seed HS Prannoy is facing a good challenge from his German rival. He is trailing 15-12. He has the ability to comeback.
13th seed HS Prannoy is facing a good challenge from his German rival. He is trailing 15-12. He has the ability to comeback.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Nadal also in action
Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal is having an interesting encounter against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics. After the Spanish great won the first set 6-1, he trailed 5-2 at one point. But, now Nadal have broken him and is serving to level the set.
Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal is having an interesting encounter against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics. After the Spanish great won the first set 6-1, he trailed 5-2 at one point. But, now Nadal have broken him and is serving to level the set.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Prannoy's match starts
Prannoy's match ahs started and the Indian shuttler is level at 5-5 with his German opponent. He is looking in good touch.
Prannoy's match ahs started and the Indian shuttler is level at 5-5 with his German opponent. He is looking in good touch.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Prannoy in action
HS Prannoy's match against Germany's Fabian Roth will start anytime soon. Along with Lakshya Sen, Prannoy is one of the big medal hope for India
HS Prannoy's match against Germany's Fabian Roth will start anytime soon. Along with Lakshya Sen, Prannoy is one of the big medal hope for India
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Remaining action
After this the events that remain for India are:
After this the events that remain for India are:
BADMINTON
Men's Singles (Group stage): HS Prannoy vs Fabian Roth (Germany)
TENNIS
Men's Doubles (Round 1) - Rohan Bopanna/N Sriram Balaji vs Gael Monfils/Edouard Roger-Vasselin
TABLE-TENNIS
Harmeet Desai vs Lebrun Felix (FRA)
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Tennis: Nagal loses
Meanwhile, in tennis, Sumit Nagal lost to France's Corentin Moutet 2-6, 6-2, 5-7. Later in the day, Rohan Bopanna/N Sriram Balaji will take to France's Gael Monfils/Edouard Roger-Vasselin
Meanwhile, in tennis, Sumit Nagal lost to France's Corentin Moutet 2-6, 6-2, 5-7. Later in the day, Rohan Bopanna/N Sriram Balaji will take to France's Gael Monfils/Edouard Roger-Vasselin
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: Third set
The third sets starts. India shoots 4-10-8 in the first half. Netherlands shoots 10-10-9
The third sets starts. India shoots 4-10-8 in the first half. Netherlands shoots 10-10-9
The second half: India shoots 8-8-10; Netherlands shoots 9-9-7
It means India are out of women's archery team event from the quarter-finals
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: India In Trouble
The second set starts - India shoots 10-10-8. Netherlands shoots 8*-9-8.
The second set starts - India shoots 10-10-8. Netherlands shoots 8*-9-8.
In the second half - India shoots 6-9-6. Netherlands shoots 9-9-9
It means India have lost the first two sets.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: India Trail
Netherlands win the first set 52-51. The start was poor by India with two sevens out of the first three. That ultimately proved to be the differentiator as Netherlands took a lead.
Netherlands win the first set 52-51. The start was poor by India with two sevens out of the first three. That ultimately proved to be the differentiator as Netherlands took a lead.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Archery: The quarter-final starts!
The India vs Netherlands archery Quarter-final is underway. India are being represented Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur.
The India vs Netherlands archery Quarter-final is underway. India are being represented Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Swimming: Swimmers exit
Bad news from the pool. India's swimming campaign at the Paris Olympics came to an end with both Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu failing to progress to the semifinals of their respective events.
Nataraj finished joint-second in the slower heat with a timing of 55.01s but the 23-year-old was 33rd in the overall standing for the 100m men's backstroke event. The 16 fastest swimmers from the heats qualify to the semifinals.
The performance was far from Nataraj's personal best of 53.77s and was considerably slower than his season best time of 54.68s.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Table Tennis: Manika advances!
Manika Batra advances to the R32 of women's singles after beating Anna Hursey 4-1. Here's the winning moment:
Manika Batra advances to the R32 of women's singles after beating Anna Hursey 4-1. Here's the winning moment:
Manika Batra wins the round-64 game pic.twitter.com/mcfbjJNPKb
- Alphanomics (@alphaanomics) July 28, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Tennis: Nagal levels it up!
Sumit Nagal wins the second set 6-2 and levels the match against France's Corentin Moutet. We are off to the deciding set.
Sumit Nagal wins the second set 6-2 and levels the match against France's Corentin Moutet. We are off to the deciding set.
Paris Olympics: Sumit Nagal vs Corentin Moutet Round 1
- Indian Tennis Daily (ITD) (@IndTennisDaily) July 28, 2024
Sumit Nagal bounces back to clinch the second set 6-2#Olympics#PARIS2024pic.twitter.com/9njHDJQHek
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Tennis: Can Sumit Nagal turn it around?
Sumit Nagal, down by a set against Corentin Moutet, has broken the Frenchman's serve. He now leads 4-2 in the second set.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Table Tennis: Manika leads 2-0!
A very close game it was. But Manika Batra did well to close the game it with 12-10.
- Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 28, 2024
She is leading now with 2-0. #Olympics#TableTennis
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Table Tennis: Manika wins first game!
India's Manika Batra has won the opening game 11-8 to get off to a good start against Anna Hursey in their women's singles R64 clash.
India's Manika Batra has won the opening game 11-8 to get off to a good start against Anna Hursey in their women's singles R64 clash.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Table Tennis: Manika Batra in action!
Paddler Manika Batra is action in women's singles table tennis. She takes on Great Britain's Anna Hursey.
Paddler Manika Batra is action in women's singles table tennis. She takes on Great Britain's Anna Hursey.
And now , Manika Batra in action. Table Tennis - Women's Singles Round of 64. Lezzz goo.#TableTennis#OlympicGamespic.twitter.com/uf5bPtYYc3
- Nishtha Prasad (@nishtha_prasad) July 28, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Here's what Manu said!
"It was a long due medal for India. I was merely a mode to do it. India deserves even more medals. We are looking forward to (winning) as many medals as posssible this time. Personally for me the feeling is surreal. I put in a lot of effort. Even till the last shot I was fighting with all energy that I had. This is a bronze. Maybe better next time," Manu Bhaker said after the win.
"It was a long due medal for India. I was merely a mode to do it. India deserves even more medals. We are looking forward to (winning) as many medals as posssible this time. Personally for me the feeling is surreal. I put in a lot of effort. Even till the last shot I was fighting with all energy that I had. This is a bronze. Maybe better next time," Manu Bhaker said after the win.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live, Boxing: Nikhat Zareen wins her opening bout!
Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen powered into the women's 50kg Olympics' pre-quarterfinals with a hard-fought victory over Germany's Maxi Karina Kloetzer. The 28-year-old, who is unseeded, prevailed by a 5-0 unanimous decision win against her German opponent.
Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen powered into the women's 50kg Olympics' pre-quarterfinals with a hard-fought victory over Germany's Maxi Karina Kloetzer. The 28-year-old, who is unseeded, prevailed by a 5-0 unanimous decision win against her German opponent.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Job not done, feels Manu Bhaker!
After winning the medal, Manu Bhaker expressed her delight. However, she insisted that the job is not done as she wants to do better in the other disciplines. She will be in action tomorrown in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol, as well as the Women's 25m Pistol on August 2.
After winning the medal, Manu Bhaker expressed her delight. However, she insisted that the job is not done as she wants to do better in the other disciplines. She will be in action tomorrown in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol, as well as the Women's 25m Pistol on August 2.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Manu Bhaker creates history!
Manu shot 221.7 in the final to become the first Indian women's athlete to win a medal in shooting. Meanwhile, South Korea's Oh Ye Jin wins the gold with an Olympic record score of 243.2 points. Another Korean Ki Yejin takes the silver with 241.3 points.
Manu shot 221.7 in the final to become the first Indian women's athlete to win a medal in shooting. Meanwhile, South Korea's Oh Ye Jin wins the gold with an Olympic record score of 243.2 points. Another Korean Ki Yejin takes the silver with 241.3 points.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Sharath Kamal goes down!
Heartbreaking loss for Achanta Sharath Kamal as he crashes out in Round of 64. He goes down to Slovenia's Deni Kozul in a seven-game thriller
Heartbreaking loss for Achanta Sharath Kamal as he crashes out in Round of 64. He goes down to Slovenia's Deni Kozul in a seven-game thriller
Heartbreaking! Sharath Kamal couldn't make it! Tough game, fought well but failed to capitalize on the lead in Game 6.
- Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 28, 2024
He is out of #Olympics. #TableTennispic.twitter.com/Noy7NltG0d
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Redemption story!
Manu Bhaker wins India's first medal at #Paris2024 and what a way to do so! From heartbreak at Tokyo to winning a Bronze at Paris, Manu Bhaker's redemption story has been wonderful to witness.
- India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) July 28, 2024
A superb effort from her and here's hoping... pic.twitter.com/O7tqOuGFTa
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: More medal hope for India as Arjun Babuta reaches final!
Arjun Babuta was absolutely brilliant today as he secured his place in the final of the men's 10m Air Rifle event through a top 8 finish in the qualification round.
- India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) July 28, 2024
Arjun Babuta finished at 7 with a score of 630.1 and... pic.twitter.com/V9e8Cw388n
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Medal alert!
Shooter Manu Bhaker clinches India's first medal in Paris Olympics, strikes bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol final
Shooter Manu Bhaker clinches India's first medal in Paris Olympics, strikes bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol final
Manu Bhaker becomes the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at the #Olympicspic.twitter.com/pvMCkESHEE
- R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) July 28, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Manu one step closer to a medal!
Manu Bhaker is in top 4. She is currently 0.4 points behind Korea Yeji Kim, who is in the second spot.
Manu Bhaker is in top 4. She is currently 0.4 points behind Korea Yeji Kim, who is in the second spot.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Tokyo bronze medallist crashes out!
Ranxin Jiang, who won the bronze medal in Tokyo, is out of contention. She finishes sixth. Manu Bhaker has managed to held on to that 3rd spot
Ranxin Jiang, who won the bronze medal in Tokyo, is out of contention. She finishes sixth. Manu Bhaker has managed to held on to that 3rd spot
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Manu lies 3rd with 15 shots left!
Manu Bhaker currently lies 3rd after Round 1.
Manu Bhaker currently lies 3rd after Round 1.
Manu Bhaker | 3rd | 15 shots left.#Paris2024 #olympics
- cricket addict's (@cricket0addicts) July 28, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Manu Bhaker off to a bright start!
Manu Bhaker is currently in the medal contention
with an aggregate of 70.8.
Manu Bhaker is currently in the medal contention
with an aggregate of 70.8.Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Focus on Manu Bhaker!
Manu Bhaker's Women's 10m Air Pistol final underway in Paris Olympic Games
Manu Bhaker's Women's 10m Air Pistol final underway in Paris Olympic Games
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Bright start from Sharath Kamal!
Sharath Kamal wins his first game 12-10 against Slovenia's Deni Kozul.
Sharath Kamal wins his first game 12-10 against Slovenia's Deni Kozul.
At 43, Sharath Kamal is the oldest Indian table tennis player ever to play at the Olympics
- Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) July 28, 2024
He's also the oldest Indian ever to compete in a singles event at the Olympics#Paris2024#Olympics
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Arjun Babuta hanging on by a thread!
Arjun Babuta occupies the eighth and final spot in 10m Air Rifle Men's Qualification round. A score of 105.5 for him in Series 3. Sandeep Singh has started slowly, and is not even in the top 25. Some catching up to do in the last 3 rounds
Arjun Babuta occupies the eighth and final spot in 10m Air Rifle Men's Qualification round. A score of 105.5 for him in Series 3. Sandeep Singh has started slowly, and is not even in the top 25. Some catching up to do in the last 3 rounds
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Shooter Arjun remains in the hunt!
Another solid round from Arjun Babuta. He remains in contention for a place in the final. However, he has dropped from 5th to 7th, despite scoring just 104.9 in Series 2
Another solid round from Arjun Babuta. He remains in contention for a place in the final. However, he has dropped from 5th to 7th, despite scoring just 104.9 in Series 2
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Easy peasy for Sreeja!
Sreeja Akula gets her Olympics campaign off to a winning start as she defeats Christina Kallberg, 4-0, in the round of 64 in the women's singles event.
- India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) July 28, 2024
Sreeja looked very confident today during the match, a positive... pic.twitter.com/85ghIUcrFD
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Arjun in top 5
Arjun Babuta scores 105.7 in Series 1 of 10m Men's Air Rifle qualification round. He is currently in one of the eight qualification spots. Meanwhile, Sandeep Singh is currently lying in the 31st spot.
Arjun Babuta scores 105.7 in Series 1 of 10m Men's Air Rifle qualification round. He is currently in one of the eight qualification spots. Meanwhile, Sandeep Singh is currently lying in the 31st spot.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Sreeja Akula in complete control!
TableTennis - Women's Singles - Sreeja Akula v Christina Kallberg
- Cricket Vibess (@Cricket_vibess) July 28, 2024
- A tight second game, but Sreeja manages to come out on top and claim it 11-9.
- Sreeja Akula 2 - 0 Christina Kallberg. #paris2024olympics#TableTennishttps://t.co/0D4UAcz80P
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: More shooting action!!
Sandeep Singh and Arjun Babuta are in action in the 10m Men's Air Rifle qualification round. Both had a disappointing show in the mixed team event yesterday. Need some course correction
Sandeep Singh and Arjun Babuta are in action in the 10m Men's Air Rifle qualification round. Both had a disappointing show in the mixed team event yesterday. Need some course correction
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Sreeja wins first game in TT!
India's Sreeja Akula wins first game 11-4 against Sweden's Christina Kallberg in Table Tennis women's singles Round of 16. Effortless from the youngster
India's Sreeja Akula wins first game 11-4 against Sweden's Christina Kallberg in Table Tennis women's singles Round of 16. Effortless from the youngster
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Ramita in medal contention!
Good news coming from the Cheatearoux Shooting Center as Ramita Jindal has qualified for the 10m Women's Air Rifle final. She finished 5th in the standings with an aggregate of 631.5.
On the other hand, Elavenil Valarivan missed out on a spot after a disappointing final series. She was leading the Ramita in the first 5 series' but put on a shocking display in the final series.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Elavenil edging closer towards the final!
Elavenil is on the cusp of reaching the final. So far, she has scored 105.8, 106.1, 104.4, 105.3 in across the first 4 series'. Ramita Jindal doing well, but she is currently out of the qualification spots.
Elavenil is on the cusp of reaching the final. So far, she has scored 105.8, 106.1, 104.4, 105.3 in across the first 4 series'. Ramita Jindal doing well, but she is currently out of the qualification spots.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Elavenil in control!
Shooter Elavenil Valarivan takes another step towards the 10m Women's Air Rifle final. She is currently fifth in the stands after scoring 104.4 in the third series. Ramita, on the other hand, is out of qualifications spots currently.
Shooter Elavenil Valarivan takes another step towards the 10m Women's Air Rifle final. She is currently fifth in the stands after scoring 104.4 in the third series. Ramita, on the other hand, is out of qualifications spots currently.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Balraj Panwar in action
India's Balraj Panwar finishes 2nd in repechage round behind Monaco's Quentin Antognelli. Balraj is into the quarterfinals. Good news for India.
India's Balraj Panwar finishes 2nd in repechage round behind Monaco's Quentin Antognelli. Balraj is into the quarterfinals. Good news for India.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Elavenil in qualification spots!
Elavenil Valarivan is fourth after Series 1. She aggregated 105.8 in the Series 1 while Ramita Jindal is outside the race, as it stands. Rememder, top 8 athletes qualify for the final
Elavenil Valarivan is fourth after Series 1. She aggregated 105.8 in the Series 1 while Ramita Jindal is outside the race, as it stands. Rememder, top 8 athletes qualify for the final
Paris Olympics, Day 2 Live Updates: Sindhu takes opening game!
PV Sindhu is up an running against her opponent from Maldives as she takes the first game 21-9 in less than 20 minutes. That was pretty routine from the former world no. 1
PV Sindhu is up an running against her opponent from Maldives as she takes the first game 21-9 in less than 20 minutes. That was pretty routine from the former world no. 1
Paris Olympics, Day 2 Live Updates: Sindhu in control!
Thunderous start from PV Sindhu as she leads 17-6 in the first game against her opponent from Maldives. One way traffic so far from the two-time Olympic medallist
Thunderous start from PV Sindhu as she leads 17-6 in the first game against her opponent from Maldives. One way traffic so far from the two-time Olympic medallist
Paris Olympics, Day 2 Live Updates: Badminton action underway with Sindhu in focus!
PV Sindhu's opening match is also underway. She is up against Fathimath Nabbah Abdul Razzaq of Maldives in women's singles Group M. Sindhu has won a medal in each of the last two Olympics
PV Sindhu's opening match is also underway. She is up against Fathimath Nabbah Abdul Razzaq of Maldives in women's singles Group M. Sindhu has won a medal in each of the last two Olympics
Paris Olympics Live: Shooters in focus!
Action is underway at the Chatearoux Shooting Centre as Ramita Jindal and Elavenil Valarivan are in action in 10m Women's Rifle qualification round.
Action is underway at the Chatearoux Shooting Centre as Ramita Jindal and Elavenil Valarivan are in action in 10m Women's Rifle qualification round.
Paris Olympics Live: Nigerian boxer suspended for doping!
International Testing Agency (ITA) has provisionally suspended Nigerian boxer Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore for violating anti-doping rules ahead of her opening fight at Paris Olympics. Ogunsemilore was due to make her Olympic tournament debut on Monday in the -60 kg category.
International Testing Agency (ITA) has provisionally suspended Nigerian boxer Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore for violating anti-doping rules ahead of her opening fight at Paris Olympics. Ogunsemilore was due to make her Olympic tournament debut on Monday in the -60 kg category.
Deepika Kumar's mother wants her daughter to win a medal!
Indian archer Deepika Kumari's mother, Geeta Devi, is hopeful that her daughter secures a place in the semi-final of the Olympics women's archery team event and returns home with a medal from Paris.
Indian archer Deepika Kumari's mother, Geeta Devi, is hopeful that her daughter secures a place in the semi-final of the Olympics women's archery team event and returns home with a medal from Paris.
"I pray to Maa Goddess that she blesses her with a victory in her fourth Olympics. Her newborn was just a week old when she started preparing for the Olympics. I can't control my tears, it will be just the blessings of God if she wins the medal."
Rafael Nadal Unhappy With Paris Olympics Tennis Scheduling!
Rafael Nadal has voiced his displeasure with the scheduling of the Paris Games. The former Olympic champion's participation in the opening singles match is now a doubt. Nadal teamed up with Carlos Alcaraz in the men's doubles event, with the two beating sixth-seeded Argentines Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach the second round.
"A 2:00 p.m. game? I don't understand the schedule. It seems outrageous to me when I'm playing at two o'clock," said Nadal to the media on Saturday evening in Paris.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Sindhu eyes winning start!
PV Sindhu Sindhu will open her campaign in the hunt for an unprecedented medal in third successive Game. She takes on Fathimath Nabbah Abdul Razzaq of Maldives in women's singles Group M. The match is expected to start at 12:50
PV Sindhu Sindhu will open her campaign in the hunt for an unprecedented medal in third successive Game. She takes on Fathimath Nabbah Abdul Razzaq of Maldives in women's singles Group M. The match is expected to start at 12:50
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Can Ramita deliver the goods?
Ramita won silver in the women's rifle team event at the Asian games, while also clinching an individual bronze. However, she was a bit off colour in the mixed team event yesterday. Need some course correction from the former Junior world champion
Ramita won silver in the women's rifle team event at the Asian games, while also clinching an individual bronze. However, she was a bit off colour in the mixed team event yesterday. Need some course correction from the former Junior world champion
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Shooting action coming up!
First up, 10m Air Rifle Women's Qualification. Ramita Jindal and Elvaneil Valarivan will carry India's hopes. After yesterday's disappointment, both will look to secure passage to the final, and hopefully a medal or two.
First up, 10m Air Rifle Women's Qualification. Ramita Jindal and Elvaneil Valarivan will carry India's hopes. After yesterday's disappointment, both will look to secure passage to the final, and hopefully a medal or two.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: A Peep Into Manu Bhaker's Illustrious Career
Manu Bhaker was just 16 years old when she became the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at an ISSF World Cup. She also broke the junior world record in the qualification round of the event. In the final, she shot a total of of 237.5 to win the gold medal, beating Olympic gold-medallist Anna Korakaki, three-time World Cup medallist Celine Goberville.
Manu Bhaker was just 16 years old when she became the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at an ISSF World Cup. She also broke the junior world record in the qualification round of the event. In the final, she shot a total of of 237.5 to win the gold medal, beating Olympic gold-medallist Anna Korakaki, three-time World Cup medallist Celine Goberville.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Will India Open Medal Account Today?
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of Paris Olympics 2024. India couldn't open its medal account on Saturday, with the shooting contingent disappointing. Manu Bhaker then became the first Indian woman to qualify for an individual shooting final in Olympics history. Can she fetch the elusive gold today?
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of Paris Olympics 2024. India couldn't open its medal account on Saturday, with the shooting contingent disappointing. Manu Bhaker then became the first Indian woman to qualify for an individual shooting final in Olympics history. Can she fetch the elusive gold today?
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Published: July 28, 2024 11:05 IST
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Cases of lung cancer among those who never smoked is on the rise and air pollution could be contributing to the increase, according to a new study.
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