With a diverse range of events and athletes competing, today will be a day filled with high stakes and national pride...
Digital Desk: An action-packed day for Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 5. While Lakshya Sen narrowly missed out on a spot in the men’s singles final, he remains in contention for a medal as he faces Malaysia’s Lee Jia Zii in the bronze medal match later in the day. This match will be a crucial opportunity for Sen to cap off his Olympic journey with a podium finish.
In athletics, Avinash Sable, known for his remarkable national records, will compete in the men’s 3000m steeplechase heats. Sable is ready to give his best performance as he aims to qualify for the final and possibly secure a medal.
Wrestling fans will have their eyes on Nisha Dahiya, who will start her campaign in the women’s 68kg freestyle category. Dahiya will begin with the pre-quarterfinals and will look to advance through the quarterfinals and semifinals, with hopes of reaching the medal rounds.
The Indian women’s table tennis team will also be in action, starting their team event against Romania in the round of 16. Players Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra, and Archana Kamath will be determined to progress to the quarterfinals.
Here’s the detailed schedule for India on August 5:
12:30 PM: Shooting - Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka in the skeet mixed team qualification.
1:30 PM: Table Tennis - India vs Romania in the women’s team round of 16.
3:25 PM: Athletics - Kiran Pahal in the women’s 400m heats.
3:45 PM: Sailing - Nethra Kumanan in women’s dinghy races 9 and 10.
6:00 PM: Badminton - Lakshya Sen vs Lee Jia Zii of Malaysia in the men’s singles bronze medal match.
6:10 PM: Sailing - Vishnu Saravanan in men’s dinghy races 9 and 10.
6:30 PM onwards: Wrestling - Nisha Dahiya in the women’s 68kg freestyle pre-quarterfinals, followed by the quarterfinals and semifinals.
10:31 PM: Athletics - Avinash Sable in the men’s 3000m steeplechase heats.
With a diverse range of events and athletes competing, August 5 will be a day filled with high stakes and national pride.
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