Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Roundup: So far, India has won 2 bronze medals in Paris Olympics 2024. This medal was won by star shooter Manu Bhaker in shooting. But on the fifth day (31 July) i.e. Wednesday, India did not have any medal match. India may not have won any medal on the fifth day, but it registered victory in many events.
In badminton, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have entered the pre-quarterfinals by registering victories. PV Sindhu defeated Kristin Kuba 21-5, 21-10 in 34 minutes. While Lakshya Sen defeated Jonathan Christie 21-18, 21-12.
Badminton star HS Prannoy has won the Round of 32 match with a brilliant performance. He defeated Vietnam’s Duc Phat 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 in the men’s singles match. Now he will face compatriot Lakshya Sen in the Super-16.
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Archer Deepika also performed brilliantly
Star archer Deepika Kumari has also reached the Super-16 round. Apart from all this, star shooter Swapnil Kusale has entered the final of 50 meter rifle three position. Now a medal is expected from him on Thursday. Swapnil finished 7th (590 pts) in the qualification. While Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar finished 11th (589 pts) and was eliminated.
Star boxer Lovlina reaches quarterfinals
Indian female star boxer Lovlina Borgohain has performed brilliantly and won the 75 kg round of 16 match. In this match, Lovlina defeated Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad 5-0. With this victory, Lovlina has reached the quarterfinals.
However, table tennis star Manika Batra was eliminated after losing in the pre-quarterfinal match of women’s singles. In the match, she was up against Japan’s star and world champion Miyu Hirano. Manika gave a tough fight in the match, but lost the match 1-4.
India can get a medal on the sixth day
But on the sixth day (August 1), India is expected to get another medal. Today at 1 pm, Swapnil Kusale is going to enter the final of the men’s 50 meter rifle three position event in shooting. He has a chance to get the third medal for the country.