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 Bhakar in shooting. But on the fifth day (July 31) i.e. Wednesday, India had no medal match. India may not have won any medal on the fifth day, but it won many events.
In badminton, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have entered the pre-quarterfinals by registering wins. PV Sindhu defeated Kristin Kuba 21-5, 21-10 in 34 minutes. While Lakshya Sen defeated Jonathan Christie 21-18, 21-12.
In badminton, star HS Prannoy performed brilliantly and won the round of 32. He defeated Duc Phat of Vietnam 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 in the men’s singles match. Now he will face compatriot Lakshya Sen in Super-16.
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 he is expected to win a medal on Thursday. Swapnil stood at 7th position (590 pts) in qualification. While Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar stood at 11th place (589 pts) and was eliminated.
Star boxer Lovlina reached quarterfinals
Indian female star boxer Lovlina Borgohain has performed brilliantly and won the round of 16 match of 75 kg. In this match, Lovlina defeated Sunniva Hofstedt of Norway by 5-0. With this victory, Lovlina has reached the quarterfinals.
However, table tennis star Manika Batra is out after losing in the pre-quarterfinal match of women’s singles. In the match, she was competing against Japanese star and world champion Miyu Hirano. Manika fought hard in the match, but lost the match 1-4.
India can get medal on sixth day
But on the sixth day (1st August) India is hopeful of getting another medal. Today at 1.00 pm, Swapnil Kusale is going to enter the final of men’s 50 meter rifle three positions event in shooting. He has a chance to get the third medal for the country.