Paris, August 1: After a slow day for Indian athletes at the 2024 Summer Games, several competitors are set to participate in crucial matches that could add to India's medal tally. On the sixth day of the Paris Olympics 2024, athletes like PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, and Nikhat Zareen will compete in their respective events. The India men's hockey team will lock horns against Belgium. Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Boxer Nishant Dev Storms Into Quarterfinals; Paddler Sreeja Akula Suffers Anguish in Round of 16.

PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu (Photo Credit: X/@Pvsindhu1)

PV Sindhu is set to compete against China's HE Bing Jiao in the Women's Singles Round of 16 today. The match is expected to start at 10:00 pm. This match is highly anticipated, as Sindhu aims to advance further in the competition and strengthen her quest for an Olympic medal.

Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen (Photo Credits: @BadmintonJust/X)

Lakshya Sen will go head-to-head against his Indian counterpart, HS Prannoy in the men's badminton singles round of 16. One will be eliminated. The match will begin at 12:00 pm.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Photo Credit: X/ @WeAreTeamIndia)

They are set to be in action in their men's double badminton quarter-final match against Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. The match will start at 4:30 pm. Paris Olympics 2024: India Shuttler HS Prannoy Sets Date With Compatriot Lakshya Sen in Round of 16.

Indian men's hockey team

Indian Men's Hockey Team (Photo Credit: X/@Naveen_Odisha)

In Men’s Pool B, India will take on Belgium at 1:30 pm. Both teams have qualified for the quarterfinals. This will be a litmus test for Harmanpreet Singh's men before the knockouts.

 

Nikhat Zareen

Nikhat Zareen (Photo credit: X @BFI_official)

In women’s 50 kg boxing, Nikhat Zareen will face China's Wu Yu in the round of 16 at 2:30.