It was a mixed day for the Indian contingent on Day 3 of the Paris Olympics 2024. While there was success in the form of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, there were a few heartbreaks as Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on a medal and Ramita Jindal finished 7th in the women’s 10m rifle final. The Indian men’s hockey team rescued a point against Argentina while the Archery contingent continued to have a poor time in Paris. It’s a new day on Tuesday and once again, India has a chance to go for another medal with Manu Bhaker standing on the cusp of history. The boxers will also look to impress on the grand stage while the archers will look to make up for the previous results. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the top athletes on show on July 30.
Manu Bhaker has become the new sensation for India on the Olympics stage and is once again on the cusp of history. She will be partnering Sarabjot Singh as the Indian duo aim to win the bronze medal in the 10 m air pistol mixed team event on Tuesday. Manu has the chance to become the first Indian to win 2 medals in the same edition of the Olympics and get India’s 2nd bronze of this year’s games.
She has the best partner in Sarabjot, who has been impressive. He has shown the skill to find the rhythm at the right time as he narrowly missed out being the men’s single event final.
Indian men’s hockey team
The Indian men’s hockey team has their work cut out when facing Ireland on Tuesday. The draw to Argentina came at the wrong time for them in a group that has Australia and Belgium, who have racked up two wins.
They need a win at all costs as the race to the quarterfinals heats up.
Satwik-Chirag
The fans were robbed of the chance to see Satwik-Chirag in action on July 29 as their opponents pulled out of the competition. They’re already in the quarterfinals but will be aiming to gather momentum before the final 8 stages.
Balraj Panwar
Balraj Panwar has kept India’s hopes alive in rowing and will be in action in the quarterfinals of the men’s singles sculls. Being the only rower, he will be shouldering the hopes of a medal alone and will aim for another top performance.
