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The seven-member badminton squad is all set to represent India at the Paris Olympics 2024. This is the joint-highest contingent sent by India in the global event, with seven shuttlers also participating in Rio Olympics.
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will lead the Indian challenge in women's singles, while HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen will vie for a medal in the men's singles event.
The first Indian doubles pair to take the World No. 1 spot, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty will represent the country in the men's doubles event. On the other hand, Tanisha Crasto-Ashwini Ponnappa will be participating in the women's doubles competition.
In total, India have secured three medals at the Olympics. Saina Nehwal was the first shuttler to win an Olympic medal in 2012, when she clinched a bronze. Then, Sindhu claimed silver in 2016 and bronze in 2020.
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Badminton venue for Paris Olympics 2024
Porte de la Chapelle Arena will be hosting the badminton events of the Paris Olympics. Earlier, the venue was slated to host wrestling events and men's preliminary basketball tournament. However, the badminton and rhythmic gymnastics will now take place at the arena.
The multi-purpose hall will have a seating capacity of around 8,000 people. It was under construction since 2020 and got inaugurated in February this year.
Badminton schedule in Paris Olympics 2024
The badminton events at the Games are set to take place from July 27 to August 5.
Saturday, July 27 (Time is subject to change)
Mixed Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12pm IST
Women's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12.50pm IST
Men's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.40pm IST
Women's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.40pm IST
Men's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 2.30pm IST
Sunday, July 28 (Time is subject to change)
Mixed Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12pm IST
Women's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12pm IST
Men's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.50pm IST
Women's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.40pm IST
Men's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 2.30pm IST
Monday, July 29 (Time is subject to change)
Mixed Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12pm IST
Women's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.40pm IST
Men's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12.50pm IST
Women's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.40pm IST
Men's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 2.30pm IST
Tuesday, July 30 (Time is subject to change)
Women's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12pm IST
Men's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12.50pm IST
Women's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.40pm IST
Men's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 2.30pm IST
Wednesday, July 31 (Time is subject to change)
Women's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12pm IST
Men's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.50pm IST
Women's Doubles (Group Stage) - Starts from 1.40pm IST
Men's Singles (Group Stage) - Starts from 12.50pm IST
Mixed Doubles (Quarter-final) - Starts from 11.50pm IST
Thursday, August 1 (Time is subject to change)
Women's Singles (Round of 16) - Starts from 10pm IST
Men's Doubles (Quarter-final) - Starts from 4.30pm IST
Women's Doubles (Quarter-final) - Starts from 12pm IST
Men's Singles (Round of 16) - Starts from 1.10pm IST
Mixed Doubles (Semi-final) - Starts from 11pm IST
Friday, August 2 (Time is subject to change)
Men's Doubles (Semi-final) - Starts from 2.20pm IST
Women's Doubles (Semi-final) - Starts from 12pm IST
Men's Singles (Quarter-final) - Starts from 9.10pm IST
Mixed Doubles (Bronze Medal Match) - Starts from 6.30pm IST
Mixed Doubles (Gold Medal Match) - Starts from 7.40pm IST
Saturday, August 3 (Time is subject to change)
Women's Singles (Quarter-final) - Starts from 12pm IST
Women's Doubles (Bronze Medal Match) - Starts from 6.30pm IST
Women's Doubles (Gold Medal Match) - Starts from 7.50pm IST
Sunday, August 4 (Time is subject to change)
Women's Singles (Semi-final) - Starts from 12pm IST
Men's Singles (Semi-final) - Starts from 2.20pm IST
Men's Doubles (Bronze Medal Match) - Starts from 6.30pm IST
Men's Doubles (Gold Medal Match) - Starts from 7.40pm IST
Monday, August 5 (Time is subject to change)
Women's Singles (Bronze Medal Match) - Starts from 1.15pm IST
Women's Singles (Gold Medal Match) - Starts from 2.25pm IST
Men's Singles (Bronze Medal Match) - Starts from 6pm IST
Men's Singles (Gold Medal Match) - Starts from 7.10pm IST
Indian Badminton contingent size for Paris Olympics 2024
Men's Singles - HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen
Women's Singles - PV Sindhu
Men's Doubles - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty
Women's Doubles - Tanisha Crasto & Ashwini Ponnappa
