Cricket legend Rahul Dravid praised Manu Bhaker's resilience after she won a historic bronze in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker, 22, overcame a disappointing Tokyo Olympics and became the first Indian woman shooter to claim an Olympic medal, ending a 12-year wait for India's shooters. Dravid, speaking at a panel discussion in Paris, highlighted the sacrifices and hard work behind such achievements. Bhaker's bronze came with a score of 221.7, while Korea's Jin Ye Oh and Kim Yeji took gold and silver. Dravid recently guided India to a T20 World Cup win.

Injury withdrawals have hit Indian badminton players hard at the Paris Olympics. Lakshya Sen's win over Kevin Cordon was canceled after Cordon withdrew due to injury. Lakshya now faces a tough path, playing all three group matches alone. In doubles, Satwik-Chirag’s match against Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel was canceled due to Lamsfuss's knee injury. This affects their group stage results. While Satwik-Chirag has a chance to regroup, Lakshya's situation is more challenging. Both players hope for favorable outcomes in their remaining matches.

Badminton star PV Sindhu welcomed actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana to the Paris Olympics. The couple cheered for her during her match against Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq. Upasana shared videos on Instagram, showing their day with PV. Sindhu gave them a tour of the Olympic Village and played with their dog, Rhyme. Ram and Upasana posted pictures with PV, praising her as a "true rock star." Ram Charan, his wife, and parents attended the opening ceremony, marking a historic event as it was held outside the stadium for the first time.

On Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Manu Bhaker made history by winning bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol, marking India’s first shooting medal at these Games. HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu triumphed in their badminton matches, while Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra advanced in table tennis. However, Harmeet Desai exited the men’s singles in table tennis, and Sumit Nagal lost in the first round of tennis. The Indian women's archery team faced a quarterfinal defeat. Rohan Bopanna and N. Sriram Balaji's men’s doubles match remains a highlight of the ongoing action. In medal tally Australia leads with 6 medals (4 gold, 2 silver). France tops with 7 medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze), followed by Japan with 6 medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze). South Korea also has 6 medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze). China has 6 medals (3 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), and the USA leads overall with 9 medals (2 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze) and India has won 1 bronze.

Indian table tennis player Harmeet Desai's Olympic debut ended in a straight games defeat to World No. 5 Felix Lebrun of France in the Round of 64. Despite a strong start, Harmeet, ranked 86th, couldn't match the speed and skill of the 17-year-old Frenchman, losing 8-11, 8-11. Harmeet's campaign started promisingly with a preliminary round win, but Lebrun's powerful forehand and home crowd support proved too much. Earlier, India's senior paddler Sharath Kamal also exited the tournament in a shock result.

India secured the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare, marking a strong start to the Gautam Gambhir era. In the second match at Pallekele, India restricted Sri Lanka to 161/9 in 20 overs. Rain revised India's target to 78 in 8 overs, which they chased down with ease. Suryakumar Yadav scored a brisk 26 off 12, and Hardik Pandya's six sealed the victory. Ravi Bishnoi's three-wicket haul and Arshdeep Singh's early breakthroughs were instrumental in India's win.

The Paris Olympics organizers issued an apology for a tableau at the opening ceremony that parodied Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," featuring drag queens. The performance sparked outrage among conservatives worldwide, who deemed it disrespectful to Catholics and Christians. Creative director Thomas Jolly explained the act was meant to celebrate diversity and French gastronomy, not to offend. Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps reiterated that any offense was unintentional. The International Olympic Committee welcomed the clarification, emphasizing the organizers' commitment to inclusivity.

Manu Bhaker's reunion with coach Jaspal Rana has dramatically revived her shooting career, culminating in an Olympic bronze medal at Paris 2024. Despite their bitter public fallout after the Tokyo Olympics, Bhaker reached out to Rana, leaving past grievances behind. Their renewed partnership brought stability and confidence back to Manu, who struggled in 2022 and early 2023. With Rana’s guidance, she reclaimed her form, leading to her historic achievement in Paris. Bhaker credits Rana’s support and straight-talking approach for reigniting her passion and performance in the sport.

Former Indian badminton star Jwala Gutta criticized the attire designed for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics, calling it "mediocre, shabby, and uncomfortable." In a social media post, Gutta expressed disappointment, particularly with the saree design, which she said was poorly fitted and uncomfortable for athletes. She also criticized the color and print choices, suggesting that the designer missed an opportunity to showcase Indian culture through embroidery or hand painting. The uniforms, designed by Tarun Tahiliani, featured ikat-inspired prints and aimed to reflect modern Indian ethos but have faced backlash for their execution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated shooter Manu Bhaker for winning a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, marking India's first medal in the competition. During a phone call, PM Modi praised the 22-year-old for overcoming setbacks from the Tokyo Olympics and achieving success. "Many many congratulations, Manu. You missed the silver medal by 1 point, but you still made India very proud and you are deserving of two credits," he said. Modi encouraged Bhaker to strive for more victories in her upcoming events, expressing confidence in her abilities and dedication to making the nation proud.