Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:52am on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday Sports
India had a mixed day at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Day 9. The men's hockey team defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout, advancing to the semifinals despite playing with 10 men for most of the match. In badminton, Lakshya Sen fought valiantly but lost the opening game 20-22 against Viktor Axelsen. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, however, exited the competition after a close quarterfinal bout against China's Li Qian, losing by split decision. Jeswin Aldrin finished 26th in men's long jump qualification. India's athletes continue to show resilience and determination in their quest for Olympic glory.