Day 4 of the Paris Olympics sees India’s Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh aiming for bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. A win would make Bhaker the first Indian to secure two medals in a single Olympics. The Indian men's hockey team faces a crucial match against Ireland, needing a win to stay in quarterfinal contention. In badminton, Satwik-Chirag look to build momentum before the quarterfinals. Rowing hopeful Balraj Panwar competes in the men’s singles sculls quarterfinals, carrying India’s medal hopes.    

Zeng Zhiying, a 58-year-old table tennis player from Chile, made her Olympic debut at the Paris Games, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Born in China, Zeng represented her birth country as a young player before retiring and moving to Chile. She resumed playing during the pandemic and quickly rose through the ranks. Despite losing 4-1 to Lebanon's Mariana Sahakian in the preliminary round, Zeng called the experience "rewarding." With support from Chilean fans, Zeng said she "gave her best" and was proud to have made it to the Olympics after a 30-year hiatus from the sport.

Rohan Bopanna has announced his retirement from Indian tennis after the country's campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics ended in disappointment. Bopanna and his partner N Sriram Balaji lost their doubles match, while Sumit Nagal was also defeated in singles. Following the exit, the 43-year-old Bopanna confirmed his retirement from Indian tennis, effective immediately. He will no longer participate in international team events but will continue to play in ATP Tour events. Bopanna's retirement marks the end of an era in Indian tennis.

Rafael Nadal's loss to Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics has raised questions about his future in tennis. Nadal, 37, was defeated in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4. After the match, he said he will make a decision on his future "after the Olympics." The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been struggling with injuries and hinted at potential retirement. Nadal's next move is uncertain, but he will take time to reflect on his feelings and sensations before making a decision. His loss to Djokovic may be their final Olympic encounter.

On Day 3 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh advanced to the bronze medal match in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, facing South Korea. The Indian men’s hockey team drew 1-1 with Argentina. Arjun Babuta finished fourth in the men’s 10m air rifle, and Ramita Jindal was seventh in the women’s 10m air rifle. In badminton, Lakshya Sen and the men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals. Globally, Japan leads with 12 medals (6 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze), followed by China (11 medals) and South Korea (9 medals). India’s medal tally remains at 1 bronze.

Paris 2024 Olympic organizers have canceled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine due to pollution from recent heavy rainfall. The decision affects Monday's planned session, following a similar cancellation on Sunday. Paris 2024 and World Triathlon officials stated that water quality did not meet safety standards. Despite the setbacks, they remain confident that the triathlon events, beginning Tuesday with the men's individual race, will proceed as scheduled. The Seine's water quality is impacted by rain-induced sewage discharges, but forecasts suggest improvements before the competitions. If necessary, alternative venues will be used.

British swimmer Adam Peaty tested positive for COVID-19 at the Paris Olympics, just a day after securing silver in the 100m breaststroke. Despite feeling unwell before the race, Peaty competed and finished second by 0.02 seconds behind Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi. Team GB announced that Peaty hopes to return for the relay events later in the swimming program. The situation is being managed with all necessary precautions to protect the wider delegation's health. Peaty, a two-time reigning 100m champion, expressed no sadness over his result, praising Martinenghi's victory.

Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's 10m air rifle at the Paris Olympics, finishing fourth. Reflecting on his performance, Babuta said, "Disheartening for sure, but this one day does not define me or my shooting." Despite the pressure and high hopes pinned on him, Babuta emphasized the importance of staying true to one's process. "I will switch off for a while and then come back with the medal energy," he added. Babuta's score of 208.4 saw him eliminated in the final two rounds of the shootout.

After a 34-year hiatus, India will host the 2025 Men's Asia Cup, as announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). This will be India's first time hosting the tournament since 1990/91. The 2025 edition will feature T20 matches, while the 2027 tournament in Bangladesh will be played in the ODI format. India is also set to host multiple ICC events in the coming years, including the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup and the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. Bangladesh will host the Women's T20 World Cup in 2024 and continue its role in the Asia Cup.

In their second Pool B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India’s men’s hockey team secured a 1-1 draw against Argentina. Lucas Martinez gave Argentina the lead with a goal in the second quarter. India struggled to find an equalizer until captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a crucial goal in the 59th minute, converting a penalty corner. This draw marks the second tie between the teams in hockey history. India will next face Ireland, who lost 1-2 to Australia, on July 30.