Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:16pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
India’s campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 enters its second day with several key events. The women's archery team, including Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, and Deepika Kumari, will compete in the quarterfinals and potential medal rounds. Shooter Manu Bhaker, who excelled in the women’s 10m air pistol qualification, aims for a podium finish in the finals. Other events include PV Sindhu in badminton, Balraj Panwar in rowing, and Nikhat Zareen in boxing. The day promises action across multiple disciplines, with hopes high for India’s first medals at the Paris Games.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:06pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
On Day 1 of the Paris Olympics 2024, India's Manu Bhaker advanced to the final of the women's air pistol event, providing a highlight for the nation. In badminton, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, along with Lakshya Sen, won their opening matches. Harmeet Desai triumphed in table tennis, defeating Jordan's Abo Yaman Zaid 4-0 in the preliminary round. However, disappointment struck as Indian shooters failed to qualify for the 10m air rifle mixed team final and the men's 10m air pistol event. Boxer Preeti moved forward to the Round of 16 in the women's 54kg category. As of now, India has not secured any medals. The current medal tally is led by Australia with 4 medals (3 Gold, 1 Silver), followed by China with 3 (2 Gold, 1 Bronze), and the United States with 5 (1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze).
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
Indian boxer Preeti clinched a decisive win over Vietnam's Vo Thi Kim Ahn in the Women's 54 Kg category at the Olympics, securing her place in the Round of 16. After a slow start, Preeti's determination shone through as she dominated the second and third rounds to win by points. Meanwhile, in women's doubles badminton, the Indian pair of Ponnapa and Crasto faced the Korean duo Kim and Kong. Despite a spirited comeback attempt, including a rally to close the gap, the Koreans won the first game 21-18. The Indians are poised to rebound in the following games.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the first T20I at Pallekele, marking the beginning of Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy and Gautam Gambhir's coaching with a win. Suryakumar scored a swift 58 off 26 balls, supported by a 74-run opening partnership from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. India posted 213 for 7, while Sri Lanka managed 170 in 19.2 overs. Key contributions from Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi helped seal the victory. The match highlighted Suryakumar's aggressive approach and Gambhir's effective coaching as India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:25pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
In a thrilling start to their campaign, the Indian men's hockey team defeated New Zealand 3-2 in their opening Pool B match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Goals from Mandeep Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and captain Harmanpreet Singh secured the victory for India. Harmanpreet expressed confidence ahead of the match, citing rigorous preparation and mental conditioning. This win is crucial for India, grouped with tough opponents like Belgium, Argentina, and Australia. The team's strong performance in practice matches paid off, setting a positive tone for the rest of the tournament.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:47pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
On the first day of the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a solid start by winning their opening match against the French pair Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar. In hockey, the Indian men’s team is engaged in a challenging game against New Zealand in their Pool B opener. The match, featuring India’s Tokyo 2020 bronze medalists, is currently underway with both teams fighting hard. Additionally, Manu Bhaker has advanced to the final of the women’s 10m air pistol, marking India’s first qualification for an event final in Paris.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:26pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Team Great Britain’s Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper clinched the bronze medal in the women’s synchronized 3m springboard diving. The British pair benefited from a crucial error by the Australian duo, Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith, who slipped during their final dive. Despite being in fourth place before the final round, Mew Jensen and Harper's final performance secured their spot on the podium. China's Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen took gold, while the U.S. team won silver.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:46pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
Lakshya Sen made a stellar start to his Paris 2024 Olympics campaign by defeating Guatemala's Kevin Cordon 21-9, 22-20 in their men's singles Group L match. Sen dominated the game with confident play, marking a strong debut at the quadrennial event. This victory improves Sen's head-to-head record against Cordon to 2-0, following their previous encounter in the 2021 World Championships. Sen will next face Jonatan Christie and Julien Carraggi, as he aims to continue his impressive run.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:39pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 has sparked controversy with a drag queen-themed parody of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." The performance, featuring a group of drag queens in a dramatic tableau with a makeshift halo and scantily dressed performers, was criticized for its perceived disrespect towards Christianity. Critics, including Elon Musk and French politician Marion Maréchal, condemned the act as offensive and provocative. The Olympic organizers defended it as an artistic interpretation meant to highlight the absurdity of violence, but the backlash continues to grow.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:02pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
On Day 1 of the Paris Olympics 2024, shooter Manu Bhaker advanced to the Women’s 10m Air Pistol final with a score of 580, securing third place in qualifications. Hungarian shooter Veronika Major led with 582. Indian shooters Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Singh Cheema did not qualify for the finals. In rowing, Balraj Panwar finished fourth in his heat. Meanwhile, in badminton, Lakshya Sen took control of his match, leading in points against Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon. The Indian team’s performances continue to garner attention as the Olympics unfold.