Wednesday promises to be a pivotal day for India at the Paris Olympics as several of the nation's top athletes compete. The badminton court will host PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy as they kick off their group stage matches. Riding high on a dominant victory over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq, Sindhu faces Estonia's Kristin Kuuba in her next challenge. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen continues his campaign after a straight-set win against Belgium's Julien Carraggi.
Beyond badminton, the day will also see action in shooting and boxing. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale will represent India in the 50m rifle 3 Positions Men's Qualification. The highly anticipated boxing campaign of Tokyo bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain begins with a round-of-16 clash against Norway's Sunniva Hofstad.
The afternoon will witness table tennis sensation Sreeja Akula taking on Singapore's Jian Zeng in the round of 32.
With multiple medal prospects in action, India's hopes for a successful Olympics are riding high.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: SEE YOU TOMORROW ON DAY 6..
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: HS Prannoy vs Lakshay Sen in pre quarters
Prannoy vs Lakshya in Pre-QF tomorrow ?? pic.twitter.com/xXegpPgIlC
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) July 31, 2024
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: HS Prannoy into Quarterfinals
HS Prannoy win game 3 by 21-12 against Phat Le of Vietnam in he Men's singles group stage match.
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) July 31, 2024
He may now face Lakshay Sen in quarterfinals#IndiaAtOlympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/of1oh4DtKp
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Badminton
HS Prannoy win game 3 by 21-12 against Phat Le of Vietnam in he Men's singles group stage match.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Badminton
HS Prannoy win game 2 by 21-11 against Phat Le of Vietnam in he Men's singles group stage match.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Badminton
HS Prannoy lost game 1 by 16-21 against Phat Le of Vietnam in he Men's singles group stage match.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Up Next - Badminton
HS Prannoy takes on Duc Phat Le of Vietnam in the Men's singles group stage match.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Two defeats for India in this evening session
So, end of the road in singles/individual campaign for Manika Batra and Tarundeep Rai. Don't worry though, you will most probably see an Indian win yet with HS Prannoy set to take the court in men's singles badminton.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari into round of 16
Deepika Kumari advances to round of 16
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) July 31, 2024
Win Via Shoot Off
She won 29-28, 26-27, 27-27, 24-27, 30-27 (9-8).#IndiaAtOlympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/j2pedytENz
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Action from boxing
Lovlina Borgohain Through to Quarters
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) July 31, 2024
1 more win and medal confirmed
She will face Chinese seed 1 #IndiaAtOlympics #Paris2024 #lovlinaborgohain pic.twitter.com/Entkzxtln4
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Action from boxing
Lovlina marches to quarter final now she will face seed 1 from china and if she wins 1 more medal is confirmed for India
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari vs Reena Parnat
Deepika Kumari 6-5 Reena Parnat she won it with barest margin
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari vs Reena Parnat
Deepika Kumari 5-5 Reena Parnat a shoot off now the closest arrow to the center wins
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Action from boxing
Lovlina Borgohain dominated 2nd round also with 5-0 and just 1 round to defend to win
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Action from boxing
Lovlina Borgohain dominates first round with 5-0
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari 2-0 Reena Parnat
Indian archer Deepika Kumari takes the first series 29-28 against Estonia’s Reena Parnat in the Women’s Individual 1/32 Elimination round.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Action from boxing and archery
Lovlina Borgohain enters the boxing ring in the women's 75kg division, while Deepika hopes to change her luck changes and performance improves in the individual event knockout rounds
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Sreeja Akula in Round of 16
Sreeja Akula storms into pre-quarterfinals in women's singles event, beating Singapore's Jian Zheng 4-2. Sreeja wins her Round of 32 match 9-11, 12-10, 11-4, 11-5, 10-12, 12-10 in the contest which lasts 51 minutes.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Paddler Sreeja Akula
Sreeja Akula became the 2nd women from India to qualify for round of 16 after Manika Batra#IndiaAtOlympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/KIOhGWa8XF
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) July 31, 2024
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Paddler Sreeja Akula
Sreeja Akula became the 2nd women from India to qualify for round of 16 after Manika Batra
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Paddler Sreeja Akula
The young table tennis star from India Sreeja Akula defeated Jian Zeng and advances to round of 16
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Table Tennis - Women's Singles R32
Sreeja Akula lost 5th Game by 11:13 against Singapore’s Jian Zeng in the Women’s Singles round of 32.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Table Tennis - Women's Singles R32
Sreeja Akula Bags 3rd Game: Indian paddler Sreeja Akula takes the third game 11-4 against Singapore’s Jian Zeng in the Women’s Singles round of 32. She had lost the first game 9-11 but won the second game 12-10.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen's insane shot that's got social media buzzing
In-sen shot by Lakshya!! ?#Cheer4Bharat and catch LIVE action now on #Sports18 and stream FREE on #JioCinema??https://t.co/AOjqOgWpZE#OlympicsOnJioCinema #OlympicsOnSports18 #Cheer4India #Badminton #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/vu8rSfotqs
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) July 31, 2024
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Table Tennis - Women's Singles R32
Sreeja narrowly won the second game despite multiple mistakes. After leading by 3 points, she allowed Zeng to recover and force a deciding set. The match is evenly poised at 1-1, but Sreeja must improve her accuracy. Although she's gaining momentum, Zeng is a determined opponent looking to pull off an upset.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Table tennis - Sreeja Akula
Paddler Sreeja Akula in action: The young table tennis star from India takes on Singapore's Jian Zheng in Round-of-32 match in women's singles
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Badminton Lakshay Sen recheas to pre-quaterfinals
Lakshya knocks out World Number 3
— Possible11 (@Possible11team) July 31, 2024
21-18, 21-12
He now moves to pre-quarterfinals#IndiaAtOlympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/RI4FvRSPLA
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Badminton Lakshay Sen vs Jonathan Christie
Lakshya Sen enters pre-quarterfinals of men's singles badminton by knocking out one of the medal-favourites Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 21-18, 21-12.
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Badminton Lakshay Sen vs Jonathan Christie
UNBELIEVABLE SHOT FROM LAKSHYA, GAME POINT.
#Paris2024 #Olympics#Badminton LAKSHYA SEN YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING!
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) July 31, 2024
WOW. What a time to pull off a behind-the-back shot in the middle of a furious flat exchange, and to eventually win the rally to set up game point. THAT IS SENsational. pic.twitter.com/jOMSsU8fiO
Day 5 live blog of India at Paris Olympics 2024: Badminton Lakshay Sen vs Jonathan Christie
Lakshya Sen takes the opening game, an absolutely thrilling back-and-forth battle with plenty of momentum shifts. From the supposed tougher side too. But don't count JoJo out just yet. He's a good backs-to-the-wall player
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