India's chances for Olympic medals are looking good at the Paris 2024 Games. Lakshya Sen is in the badminton quarterfinals, the men's hockey team has reached the quarterfinals, and Manu Bhaker is in the final of the women's 25m pistol event.
These successes raise hopes for more medals and show India's talent and determination, even though top contenders like PV Sindhu and Manika Batra are out of the Olympics.
Lakshya Sen’s Hope for Olympic Medal
Lakshya Sen has advanced to the quarter-finals in the men’s singles badminton event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On August 1, he won decisively against HS Prannoy with scores of 21-12, 21-6 in just 39 minutes at La Chapelle Arena’s Court 3.
Lakshya's next opponent will be Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei, who is ranked 7th in the world. Their quarter-final match is set for August 2, starting around 9:05 PM.
Manu Bhaker’s Quest for Her Third Medal
Manu Bhaker, an Indian shooter, has reached the final of the women’s 25m pistol event at the Paris Olympics. She has already won two bronze medals and is on track to become the first Indian to win three medals at a single Olympic Games.
The final is set for August 3rd at 1 PM IST, where Manu Bhaker will compete against the top shooters from around the world.
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Indian Male Hockey Team Beats Australia
On Friday, Harmanpreet Singh and his team made history by becoming the first Indian hockey side in 52 years to beat Australia 3-2 at the Olympics. This win was a great bonus, as India had already reached the quarterfinals on July 29 by beating Ireland.
The quarterfinal match is set for August 4, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see if the Indian team can continue their strong performance. The team contending has not been declared yet.
When will these Matches be Happening?
Check the schedule for these matches, when India might get its fourth medal in the Paris Olympics:
| Event | Date | Match Time (IST) |
| Men's Hockey | August 4 | TBD |
| Men's Singles Badminton | August 2 | 9:05 PM |
| Women's 25m Pistol Shooting | August 3 | 1:00 PM |
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