It has been a day of highs and lows for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian men's hockey team's sensational win over Great Britain in the quarterfinal was the only bright spot in what was not a promising day for the nation at this year's Summer Games. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh showed his class and composure, helping India to a penalty shootout win to enter the semifinals for a second consecutive time. But Lakshya Sen, who had the chance to assure atleast a silver medal in men's singles badminton, fell to Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the semifinal. He will still have a chance to win bronze and should he win it, history would be made. Also, Lovlina Borgohain's defeat in the women's 75kg boxing quarterfinals spelt the end of India's boxing campaign for India. In sailing, Nethra Kumanan finds herself in the 25th spot after eight races and will be in action in races 9 and 10 on Monday, August 5. In Women's skeet, both Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon failed to qualify for the final. Also, Vijayveer Sidhu and Anish Bhanwala's campaigns in 25m rapid fire pistol event ended after they could not reach the final. In athletics, Parul Chaudhary finished eighth in Women's 3000m Steeplechase, while Jeswin Aldrin too could make the final round in Men's Long Jump. But there's a lot in store for fans on Day 10, with Lakshya Sen among the ones to watch out for. Click here to get India's full schedule on August 5. For Paris Olympics 2024 updated medal tally, click here.
Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights Day 9: Look Back at Major Headlines, Match Results, Updated Medals Tally
The Paris Olympics 2024 has entered its day 9 with athletes such as Lakshya Sen, Lovlina Borgohain and the Indian men's hockey team set to be in action for India. India have a strong medal winning chance in all these events.
Indian sailor Nethra Kumanan is currently in the 25th spot after eight races at the Summer Games. She is set to feature in the ninth and 10th races tomorrow.
Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar's golf campaigns have ended at Paris Olympics 2024. Sharma created history by securing the best-ever finish by an Indian (Tied 40) while Bhullar finished tied 45th.
Despite a strong performance from them in the qualification round, Anish Bhanwala and Vijayveer Sidhu failed to qualify for the final, following their finish in the 13th and 9th position respectively. Top six qualified for the final.
The journey of the Skeet shooters is over in Paris Olympics 2024. Maheshwari Chauhan finished 14th out of 29 shooters in Women's Skeet qualifications with a score of 118/125. Raiza Dhillon finished 24th with a score of 111/125.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has lost to Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the semi-final of the badminton men's singles by 20-22, 14-21.
Danish shuttler Viktor Axelsen won the first set against Lakshya Sen in the men's badminton semi final by 20-22.
Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan competes in Men's Dinghy ILCA 7 Race 7 & 8 at the Paris Olympics 2024. The event began from 03:35 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen will be up against Denmark's Viktor Axelson in the semi-final of the badminton men's singles category.
Indian men's hockey team showcased a brilliant performance in the quarter-final match against Great Britain whereas Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain lost to her Chinese opponent Li Qian by 4-1 in the women's middleweight quarterfinal.
That's It! India have made the unthinkable possible. After playing 42 minutes with ten men, they have kept the score equal and didn't allow Great Britan to score and now riding on another mammoth performance from PR Sreejesh, India have also sealed victory in the shootout and entered the semifinal. They will now have two shots to get a medal.
The India vs Great Britain men's hockey quarter-final match has moved into the penalty shootout after both teams levelled at 1-1.
Indian runner Parul Chaudhary finished eighth in the women's 3000m steeplechase and failed to qualify for the finals of the event.
Indian long jumper Jeswin Aldrin will compete in the men's long jump event at the Paris Olympics 2024. The event will begin from 02:35 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The Indian men's hockey team is 1-1 after the end of second quarter in quarter finals.
Team India scores against Great Britain in the quarterfinal match of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Indian runner Parul Chaudhary is set to be in action during the women's 3000m steeplechase heats round. The event will begin from 01:35 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Indian men's hockey team's quarterfinal match against Great Britain begins at the Paris Olympics 2024.
The Indian men's hockey team is set to be in action against Great Britain in the men's hockey quarterfinal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The match is set to begin from 01:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Indian shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon take part in the women's skeet shooting qualification round.
Indian shooters Anish Bhanwala and Vijayveer Sidhu are in action in the Men's 25M Rapid Fire Pistol Qualification-Stage 1.
The Paris Olympics 2024 has entered day 9 with more action still awaiting for the sporting fans in India. The Paris Olympic Games 2024 has proved to be a full entertainment so far. Countries such as China, USA, France, Australia and Great Britain are leading the medals tally and are placed in the top five. Most of the major events have concluded in the Paris Olympics 2024 and still many more events are awaited which include javelin throw, 100m sprint race, boxing, wrestling and many more. India at Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule, Day 9: When and Where To Watch Free Live Streaming of Lakshya Sen, Lovlina Borgohain Among Other Indians in Action at XXXIII Olympic Games on August 4.
From India's point of view, they are ranked 54th in the medals tally with three bronze medals. India have won all three medals in shooting and have missed out on winning medals in sports such as boxing, badminton, shooting and archery. Ahead of day 9 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian athletes such as Lakshya Sen, Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu and Vinesh Phogat are in contention to win a medal for India. Paris Olympics 2024: Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred Stuns Sha’Carri Richardson To Win Women’s 100-Meter Race.
Day 9 of the Paris Olympics 2024 will feature athletes such as Lakshya Sen, the Indian men's hockey team and Lovlina Borgohain who would look forward to qualifying for the next rounds and strengthening their medal-winning hopes. Sen will be up against world number two and current Olympic champion Vikter Axelson in the badminton men's singles semi-finals.
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