Lakshya Sen came close to making history at the Paris Olympics, but missed out on a bronze medal in men's singles badminton. After losing to Viktor Axelsen in the semi-finals, Sen won the first game against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal match but lost the next two. This defeat means Sen won't join the ranks of Indian Olympic badminton medalists like PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. Despite the setback, the 22-year-old from Almora has an impressive resume, including a 2021 World Championships bronze, 2022 Commonwealth Games gold, and a Thomas Cup victory.

The Olympic triathlon mixed relay will proceed as scheduled on Monday, despite two days of training cancellations due to Seine River water quality concerns. Organizers confirmed the water quality has improved and meets World Triathlon standards. The decision, initially set for overnight, was expedited to aid athlete preparation. Earlier pollution issues delayed the men’s triathlon from Tuesday to Wednesday. Belgian triathlete Claire Michel fell ill after Wednesday's race, leading Belgium to withdraw from the mixed relay. The Belgian National Olympic Committee urges lessons be learned for future events.

Indian hockey player Amit Rohidas has been handed a one-match ban following a red card in the Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinal against Great Britain. Rohidas received the red card during the second quarter for a stick incident, leaving India to play with 10 men. Despite this, India triumphed in a shootout with PR Sreejesh leading the charge. Hockey India has raised concerns about inconsistent umpiring and video reviews. Rohidas will miss the crucial semifinal match on Tuesday. India's shootout victory saw them advance, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring and Sreejesh making key saves.

Day 10 of the Paris Olympics 2024 sees India's Lakshya Sen aiming for a bronze medal in badminton after losing to Viktor Axelsen in the semi-finals. Sen will face Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the playoff. The Indian women's table tennis team is set to compete against Romania in the pre-quarterfinals. Other highlights include shooting events with Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, and athletics featuring Kiran Pahal in the women's 400m and Avinash Sable in the men's 3,000m steeplechase. Sailing events also feature Indian athletes in the women's and men's dinghy races.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) declared the gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at the 2023 World Championships as illegitimate and lacking credibility. Despite being disqualified last year, both athletes have been cleared to compete at the Paris Olympics and have reached the semi-finals in their respective weight categories. The IOC condemned the ad hoc testing process, calling it arbitrary. The IBA’s actions have sparked controversy, including promises to pay $50,000 in prize money to a disqualified opponent.

The Indian men's hockey team advanced to the semifinals after a thrilling penalty shootout win over Great Britain. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen will contest for a bronze medal in badminton after losing to Viktor Axelsen. In tennis, Novak Djokovic achieved a career Grand Slam by defeating Carlos Alcaraz for the gold. Despite notable efforts, Indian athletes faced setbacks in boxing, athletics, and shooting events on Day 9 of the Paris Olympics. The global medal tally is led by the United States with 69 medals (18 gold, 26 silver, 25 bronze), China with 45 (19 gold, 15 silver, 11 bronze), and France with 44 (12 gold, 14 silver, 18 bronze). India has yet to win gold or silver but has secured 3 bronze medals.

Hockey India has officially complained to the IOC about refereeing standards at the Paris Olympics after their controversial quarter-final against Great Britain. The complaint highlights inconsistent video umpire reviews, particularly the red card given to Amit Rohidas, and alleges unfair assistance given to the British goalkeeper during the shootout via coaching and use of a video tablet. Despite these issues, India secured a 1-1 draw and won the shootout, advancing to the semi-finals. Hockey India calls for a review to ensure fair play and uphold the sport's integrity.

Viktor Axelsen beat Lakshya Sen in the men’s singles badminton semifinal at the Paris Olympics on August 4, 2024. Axelsen won in straight games, 22-20, 21-14, despite trailing in both games. He praised Sen, calling the match his toughest in Paris and predicting a gold medal for Sen at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. "Lakshya is an amazing player...he will be one of the favorites to win the gold," said Axelsen. Sen led 15-9 in the first game and 7-0 in the second, but Axelsen’s experience helped him stage comebacks. Sen will compete for bronze against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia. India has yet to win an Olympic gold in badminton.

Novak Djokovic won his first Olympic gold medal in men’s singles tennis by defeating Carlos Alcaraz on August 4, 2024. In a thrilling match at the Paris Olympics, Djokovic triumphed 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/2). The 37-year-old Serb, playing in his fifth Games, joined an elite group of players who have achieved a career Golden Slam. Djokovic celebrated by waving the Serbian flag and embracing his family. Alcaraz, 21, was emotional after the match but praised Djokovic for his resilience. This victory adds to Djokovic’s 24 Grand Slam titles.

Despite a semifinal defeat to Viktor Axelsen at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Lakshya Sen's parents remain optimistic about his chances for a bronze medal. Dhirendra Kumar Sen and Nirmala Sen expressed pride in their son's performance and confidence for the upcoming playoff. “Lakshya tried his best but this happens in matches sometimes. We would have been happier if he had won,” said Dhirendra. He added, “We will prepare for the Bronze medal match tomorrow.” Nirmala noted, “He did his best and reached the semifinals. Now we are waiting for bronze tomorrow.”