Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker headlines Day 2 for India with historic bronzesports
Jul 29, 2024
Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker headlines Day 2 for India with historic bronze
TOI Sports DeskManu Bhaker Shines with Historic Bronze
Manu Bhaker clinched bronze in the Women's 10m Air Pistol at the Paris Olympics, marking a significant achievement for Indian shooting.
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Bhaker's Resilience Pays Off
Overcoming a pistol malfunction in Tokyo, Bhaker, guided by Bhagwat Gita and coach Jaspal Rana, secured India's first Olympic shooting medal in 12 years.
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PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu began her quest for a third Olympic medal with a dominant straight games win over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq.
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HS Prannoy
Debutant HS Prannoy defeated Germany's Fabian Roth, advancing to face Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in his next match.
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Nikhat Zareen
Nikhat Zareen won her 50kg boxing opener against Germany's Maxi Carina Kloetzer, setting up a tough next match against top-seeded Wu Yu of China.
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Sreeja Akula
Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula advanced to the round of 32 in women's singles, while veteran A Sharath Kamal exited the singles event.
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Balraj Panwar in Rowing Quarters
Balraj Panwar moved to the quarterfinals in men's single sculls rowing after finishing second in Repechage 2.
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Archery and Tennis Disappointments
India's women's archery team lost to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, and Sumit Nagal exited the first round of men's singles tennis at Roland Garros.
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Harmeet Desai's Olympic Campaign Ends
Harmeet Desai lost 0-4 to world no. 5 Felix Lebrun in the second round of men's singles table tennis, concluding India's men's singles campaign.
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