Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights, 1st August - PV Sindhu goes down fighting in Ro16, Sen beats Prannoy to advance; Swapnil adds third medal to Indian tally

Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights, 1st August - Swapnil Singh delivers bronze in Men's 50m 3P shooting, shuttlers and hockey team loses as India falter on Day 6. Follow Sportskeeda for every update on Paris Olympics 2024.

Right then, that brings an end to our coverage of Day 6 of the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics, 2024. It all started with the race walking events, where after Akshdeep Singh pulled out of the race, the other two Indians - Vikash and Karamjeet were not able to finish anywhere in the top thirty of the race. Priyanka Goswami suffered a similar fate, failing to win a medal.

The best news of the day came from the shooting contingent, which gifted India its third bronze medal, with Swapnil Kusale making a stunning comeback in his Men's 3P final match to win bronze. However, that's about all the good news from the day for the Indian contingent.

The men's golfers in Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet weren't able to adjust to the conditions well, and find themselves out of the top twenty after Round 1. In hockey, after scoring an early goal, India allowed a comeback to happen for Belgium and went down 1-2 in the match.

Nikhat Zareen did not look at her best, losing to Wu Yu in the Round of 16, while Pravin Jadhav's archery stint at the Olympics ended with a first round elimination in the individual events. A lot of expectations rode on Sift Kaur Samra to perform, but she finished second to last in her event, while Anjum Moudgil failed to qualify for the final of the Women's 50m 3P too.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put up a tough fight against their Malaysian opponents but perished, and the same fate was for PV Sindhu, who bowed out after a tough fight in the first game. A Prannoy vs Sen match unfolded but with the former looking weary, Sen qualified for the quarterfinals.

Overall, apart from the medal, it has been largely a disappointing day for India. They will hope to turn it around tomorrow, with plenty of shooting and athletics action coming our way. Join us back tomorrow at Sportskeeda for it. Until then, it's curtains! Good night!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

PV Sindhu loses the plot, bows out of Paris 2024 Olympics! For the first time, PV Sindhu will be returning empty-handed from an Olympic event and India's chances of getting a badminton medal rely solely on the shoulders of Lakshya Sen.

Her opponent today, He Bingjiao, was simply superior in her play, and took control of the match from a very early stage. Sindhu kept herself afloat in the first game but couldn't get close in the second. That will be the end of her campaign at Paris Olympics then. Click here to catch all the highlights from the match!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

Quite an interesting insight by P Kashyap on air - he reckons Sindhu is being forced to play reactive badminton and not proactive badminton.

It's being seen as well in her game here - where she's definitely not looking her best. A 15-8 lead for the Chinese shuttler in the second game and it's slowly inching towards a point of no return for Sindhu. Click here to follow the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

Going into the mid-game break, He Bing Jiao has a massive advantage. The scoreboard reads 11-5 in her favour and her smashes are turning out to be too hot to handle for Sindhu. Meanwhile, Sindhu's smashes are being easily returned by He Bingjiao. It's never over until it's over, and Prakash Padukone advising Sindhu to pick just one point is proof of that. Can she turn it around? Or is it too late? Click here to find out!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

Oh dear! Not the best of starts to the second game. 7 points in a row taken by He Bing Jiao as she races away to an 8-2 lead. Her defense has been superior tonight. Can PV Sindhu pull off a magical comeback here? Click here to follow our detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

A terrific rally to finish the game but it goes in favour of the Chinese He Bing Jiao! Sindhu fought hard and long to stay in it but as the rally progressed, He Jing brought out her best! With a powerful shot, she finishes the rally as Sindhu's return finds the net. A 0-1 lead for He Bing Jiao.

Both shuttlers change sides now and might take time to get used to the conditions, as the air conditioning at the venue makes playing at both ends very different.

For the detailed coverage of the match, click here

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

It's all tied up at 19-19! It is set up really well for a thrilling finish to the first game! It was a comeback by Sindhu again, who wiped off the lead. Momentum on her side now. The next few points will be very crucial! Click here to follow the detailed coverage of the event!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

It was all tied up at 14 points apiece but three quick points on the trot for He Bing Jiao sees her break away from her opponent. Sindhu needs to stop this momentum that has shifted in her opponent's favour! Click here to follow the detailed coverage from the event!

GOLF - Men's Round 1

Right then, after a delay in action, all golfers have nearly completed all the 18 holes in Round 1. The scores and positions of the Indians are as follows:

Shubhankar Sharma:
Score: -1
Position: Tied for 25th

Gaganjeet Bhullar:
Score: +4
Position: Tied for 56th

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

Sindhu has stepped her up deception now, and He Bing Jio is taken by surprise a couple of times! Sindhu not being predictable here and is changing it up. She's tied it up at 12-12 and lets out a loud roar as He's return thuds into the net. The word with the coach in the mid-game break certainly seems to have helped. Click here to follow the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

That's some sensational cross-court drops by He Bing Jiao! She's shown it multiple times and has successfully set up Sindhu for it. Going into the mid-game break, there's a 11-8 lead for the Chinese shuttler. She's hardly brought out her smashes, but whenever she has, she's largely been successful with it. As for Sindhu, she's been caught lacking in a few aspects and will have to improve to erase this deficit. Click here to follow the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

Confidence slowly creeping back for Sindhu as she gets some points on the trot. Chants of 'jeetega bhai jeetega, India jeetega' echo through the stadium, and a loud cheer every time Sindhu wins a point. Crowd support in her favour certainly! Can she make it count? After a long, drawn-out rally with some exquisite shots by both players, Sindhu leaves a shuttle that goes long, hoping it is out. The challenge goes against her and the score now reads 5-9 against her. Click here for the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

Wondering who PV Sindhu is going up against today? Click below to read all about Sindhu's opponent 👇

He Bingjiao: Everything you need to know about PV Sindhu's Round of 16 opponent at Paris Olympics

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

He Bing Jao is a left-handed shuttler, which allows her to explore some unique angles. Sindhu's defense being tested early and she's not up to the challenge yet, losing out on some points. A 5-2 lead for the Chinese shuttler, and Sindhu is just struggling a little. Can she get back in the groove? Click here for the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Women's Singles Round of 16

Whatever her season be, PV Sindhu is always a different player when she turns up for big tournaments! And she has started off the 2024 Olympics in a similar fashion! However, she faces a stiff challenge in the form of Jiao Bing He, the sixth seeded player from China today in her round of 16 match. Can she turn up and rise to the big occasion once again? Click here for the detailed coverage of the match, which is all set to begin in 10 minutes!

GOLF - Men's Round 1

While Gaganjeet Bhullar has completed his 18 holes in Round 1, there has been an interruption which has left Shubhankar Sharma stranded at 17 holes. The competition is set to resume at 10:00 PM IST. Stay tuned!

SAILING - Women's Dinghy Race 2

The Women's Dinghy Race 2 stands delayed. We will be back with live updates as soon as there are any on Nethra Kumanan!

SAILING - Women's Dinghy Race 1

India's Nethra Kumanan, competing in the women's dinghy race 1, put up a spectacular performance, finishing 6th. She started off the race in the 7th position, moved on to the 6th, got to the 5th position by the third check point and was even looking for a fourth-placed finish but faltered at the end to finish 6th. Nonetheless, a fantastic start! How will she perform in Race 2? Stick around to find out!

GOLF - Men's Round 1

Shubhankar Sharma has three more holes to play having played 15 out of a total 18 for the round. He is currently tied 24th with six other golfers.

Still a few days to go before we see javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena in action. But they caught up with shot put athlete Tajinderpal Singh Toor earlier today. Here's a read!👇

[In Pictures] Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena catch up during training at the Paris Olympics 2024

With a third medal in the bag for India in shooting, Swapnil Kusale's success secured history today. Sportskeeda happened to catch up with his father post his triumph and his old man details more about Swapnil's dedication. Read on!👇

"He might skip his meals sometimes but he would never miss a training session" - Swapnil Kusale's father Suresh [Exclusive]

GOLF - Men's Round 1

Gaganjeet Bhullar has finished Round 1 with a score of +4 and rank of 56 - tied with two others. Shubhankar Sharma is still in the middle of his first round - where will he finish by the end of it?

SAILING - Men's Dinghy Race 2

And Vishnu Saravanan finishes 34th in Race 2. After a top-10 finish, this one has been disappointing for him. He is awarded 34 points, which are added to his 10 from the previous match. Remember, the top 10 sailors having the lowest total combined score after 10 races qualify for the medal race, and this one has significantly hurt Vishnu's chances.

SAILING - Men's Dinghy Race 2

At the end of the second check-point, Vishnu was placed 31st, and his position has since worsened. He is currently 34th, a whopping 3 mins and 17 seconds behind the first-placed sailor. After a good race 1, this is not turning out too well for him.

SAILING - Men's Dinghy Race 2

At the first mark, Vishnu Saravanan isn't having the best of races, as he is placed 16th. However, similar to the last race, he will be looking to make a comeback here.

India at Paris 2024 Olympics, Day 6 - What is coming up?

Right, here's all that is coming up for the Indian contingent on Day 6:

Underway currently:
Sailing Men's Dinghy Race 2 ft. Vishnu Saravanan
Men's Golf Round 1 ft. Gaganjeet Bhullar and Shubhankar Sharma

Coming up:
19:05 IST (tentatively) - Sailing Women's Dinghy Race 1 & 2 ft. Nethra Kumanan
22:00 IST - Badminton Women's Singles Round of 16 ft. PV Sindhu

GOLF - Men's Round 1

Right, here's a quick update on Men's Golf Day 1, where Gaganjeet Bhullar and Shubhankar Sharma are in action.

Shubhankar Sharma - after 10 out of 18 holes, has a score of -2. He is currently tied for 25th spot.
Gaganjeet Bhullar - after 17 out of 18 holds, has a score of +3. He is currently tied for 55th spot.

BADMINTON - HS Prannoy vs Lakshya Sen in Ro16

Lakshya Sen is through to the quarterfinals! But, his emotions will be conflicted, his victory bittersweet. He goes through but will certainly be feeling for Prannoy - who didn't seem to be enthusiastic today. There we have it then - Lakshya Sen qualifies and will carry the burden of the Indian contingent in the badminton Men's Singles wholly now. Click here for the highlights of the match!

BADMINTON - HS Prannoy vs Lakshya Sen in Ro16

Lakshya Sen wins the first game! Not too many emotions shown on either of the shuttlers' faces and there's no celebration from Sen after winning the game too. A 1-0 lead for Sen. Will he go through in straight games? Click here for the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - HS Prannoy vs Lakshya Sen in Ro16

Well, the draw we definitely did not want but those are the cards that have been dealt to the Indian contingent. HS Prannoy goes up against Lakshya Sen in the Round of 16 match. Click here to follow the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Satwik/Chirag in Quarterfinals

Satwik-Chirag go down! Would you believe it? Thought to be genuine medal contenders, the Malaysian duo of Aaron Chia and WY Soh pull off an absolute upset to send the former World No. 1 packing. Disappointment for the Sat-Chi duo and that'll be the end of their campaign as far as the Paris Olympics is concerned. Click here to catch all the highlights of the match!

BADMINTON - Satwik/Chirag in Quarterfinals

It's getting close! The score is 14-14 and we are going down to the wire! Which pair will take home the laurels? Click here for the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Satwik/Chirag in Quarterfinals

What a comeback! It's a stunning recovery from Satwik-Chirag, who did not start the game well but go into the mid-game break with a 11-9 lead. The sides have changed now and the Malaysians are on the faster side. Can India battle the odds and qualify to the semis? Click here for the detailed coverage of the match!

SAILING - Dinghy racing

A remarkable comeback from Vishnu Saravanan, creeping into the top 10, 1.36 seconds behind the race winner Duko Bos (34:39). Remember, the top 10 in the opening series progress to the medal race. Here are the top 3 standings after race one:

1) Duko Bos (NED): 34:49
2) Clemente Lacamara Seguel (CHI): +0:44
3) Milivoj Dukic (MNE): +0.49

BADMINTON - Satwik/Chirag in Quarterfinals

Some ordinary play in this game and the Satwik-Chirag duo go down 21-14. It's all levelled up at 1 game apiece and we are going into the decider! Which team will take it and advance to the semifinals? Click here to find out!

SAILING - Dinghy racing

It’s 27 degrees with humidity at 55% as Duko Bos keeps the lead (27:13). Vishnu Saravanan drops down to 16th place, 1:24 seconds behind.

BADMINTON - Satwik/Chirag in Quarterfinals

Satwik-Chirag trail by one point in the second game to their Malaysian counterparts at the mid-game break. They will be looking get back in the lead here. The Malaysians have gotten really aggressive with their game now. Click here to read the detailed coverage of the match.

SHOOTING - Women's 50m Rifle 3P Qualifications

It's disappointment for India at the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Anjum Moudgil and Sift Kaur Samra finish well out of the qualification places in 18th and 31st rank respectively. That will be that for them in this event.

Anjum Moudgil
Rank -: 18th
Kneeling: 97, 99
Prone: 97, 97
Standing: 97, 97
Total: 584-26x

Sift Kaur Samra
Rank: 31st
Kneeling: 96, 97
Prone: 99, 96
Standing: 93, 94
Total: 575-22x

SAILING - Dinghy racing

Vishnu Saravanan moves to 14th after mark two, 0:42 seconds behind the new race leader Duko Bos (16:17). It's a calm rippled tide in Marseille today.

SAILING - Dinghy racing

Vishnu Saravanan ranks 15th after mark one, 0.36 seconds behind the race leader Milivoj Dukic (10.42).

BADMINTON - Satwik/Chirag in Quarterfinals

First game goes to Satwik-Chirag! That is a sensational display of badminton action from the Indian pair and they take home the game without much fuss, allowing only three points to their opponents since the mid-game break. Whew! Their smashes are turning out to be too hot to handle for the Malaysians! Click here to follow the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Satwik/Chirag in Quarterfinals

We have a tense match on our hands! Satwik-Chirag go into the break with a slender 1-point lead! It's quite an aggressive play from both teams, and some coordination errors are creeping up in the Malaysian pair. Can SatChi exploit it and take the early lead in this match? Click here for the detailed coverage of the match!

BADMINTON - Satwik/Chirag in Quarterfinals

It is time for the SatChi duo to play in the quarterfinals of the Men's Doubles! A massive match awaits them, with Aaron Chia and WY Soh awaiting them! Click here to follow the detailed cover of the event! Can Sat-Chi go through to the semifinals?

SHOOTING - Women's 50m Rifle 3P Qualifications

Both Indian shooters slip further down the rankings in this event. After a strong start, Anjum struggles in the prone position. With only standing to go, these two shooters have a big gap to close if they want to make it to the top 8. Here are the current rankings:

Anjum Moudgil
Rank: 21st
Kneeling: 97, 99
Prone: 97, 97
Total: 390-19x

Sift Kaur Samra
Rank: 28th
Kneeling: 96, 97
Prone: 99, 96
Total: 388-18x

SAILING - Dinghy racing

It seems like the sailing event has been delayed due to inclement weather. Representing India, it is Nethra Kumanan scheduled to set sail in the women’s dinghy event, while Vishnu Saravanan competes in men’s dinghy.

SHOOTING - Women's 50m Rifle 3P Qualifications

Sift Kaur Samra and Anjum Moudgil are the two Indian shooters taking part in this event. Here is how they stand after their two series in the kneeling position:

Anjum Moudgil
Rank -: 13th
Kneeling: 97, 99. Total - 196-8x

Sift Kaur Samra
Rank: 23rd
Kneeling: 96, 97. Total - 193-8x

SHOOTING - Women's 50m Rifle 3P Qualifications

Right then, following Swapnil Kusale's bronze, the women 3P shooters - Anjum Moudgil and Sift Kaur Samra are in action! The event is underway! Click here for the detailed coverage of it!