Despite the heartbreak of Manu Bhaker narrowly missing a medal with her 4th place finish in the 25m Air Pistol Individual final, India’s chances for Olympic glory remain strong. The Athletics events are set to resume at full speed, offering plenty of opportunities for Indian athletes to shine.
Key Events to Watch on August 4
Lakshya Sen vs. Viktor Axelsen – Men’s Badminton Semifinal
All eyes will be on Lakshya Sen today as he takes on the World No.1 Viktor Axelsen in a highly-anticipated semifinal match of the Men’s Badminton event. This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Sen aiming to secure his place in the final.
Lovlina Borgohain vs. Li Qian – Women’s Boxing Quarterfinal
Ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain is just a few wins away from Olympic glory. She will face China’s Li Qian in a high-stakes quarterfinal bout in the Women’s 75kg event. Borgohain’s performance will be crucial as she fights for a spot in the semifinals.
India’s Full Schedule at the Paris Olympics for August 4, Sunday
Shooting:
- 12:30 PM – 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Qualification Stage 1 (Vijayveer Sidhu, Anish)
- 1:00 PM – Women’s Skeet Qualification Day 2 (Maheshwari Chauhan, Raiza Dhillon)
- 7:00 PM – Women’s Skeet Final (if qualified)
Golf:
- 12:30 PM – Men’s Golf Round 4 (Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar)
Hockey:
- 1:30 PM – Men’s Quarterfinal (India vs Great Britain)
Athletics:
- 1:35 PM – Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 (Parul Chaudhary)
- 2:30 PM – Men’s Long Jump Qualification (Jesswin Aldrin)
Boxing:
- 3:02 PM – Women’s 75kg Quarterfinal (Lovlina Borgohain vs Li Qian)
Badminton:
- 3:30 PM – Men’s Singles Semifinal (Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen)
Sailing:
- 3:35 PM – Men’s Dinghy Race 7 and Race 8 (Vishnu Saravanan)
- 6:05 PM – Women’s Dinghy Race 7 and Race 8 (Nethra Kumanan)
Summary
Although India experienced a setback with Manu Bhaker’s near miss in the shooting event, the nation’s athletes are poised for more opportunities to achieve Olympic success. From badminton and boxing to athletics and sailing, today’s schedule is packed with exciting events where Indian athletes will compete for medals. Keep an eye on Lakshya Sen and Lovlina Borgohain as they strive to advance further and bring glory to India.
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