Day 6 Paris Olympics 2024: Key Indian Matches & Medal Events

Day 6 at Paris Olympics 2024: Key Matches and Medal Contests for Indian Athletes

Day 6 of the Paris Olympics 2024 is set to be a thrilling day for Indian sports fans. With crucial matches across various sports including badminton, shooting, and boxing, the Indian contingent will be striving for their first medals. Here’s a comprehensive look at what to expect from the Indian athletes on August 1, 2024.

Key Badminton Matches

Lakshya Sen vs HS Prannoy

Indian badminton stars Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy are poised for an exciting clash in the men’s singles Round of 16. Sen, a promising talent, faces veteran Prannoy in what promises to be a high-stakes match. Both players have shown impressive form and are expected to deliver an intense battle on the court.

Satwik-Chirag in Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals

The men’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will take on Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the quarterfinals. Satwik and Chirag, coming off a string of victories, will look to continue their momentum and secure a spot in the semifinals.

PV Sindhu’s Challenge

PV Sindhu, ranked World No. 13, will face off against the sixth-seeded He Bingjiao from China in the Round of 16. Sindhu has a challenging match ahead, as Bingjiao holds a narrow lead in their head-to-head record. However, Sindhu’s past victory over Bingjiao in the Tokyo 2020 bronze medal match could provide her with the edge she needs.

Key Shooting Events

Swapnil Kusale’s Medal Quest

Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale will compete in the final of the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event. After a seventh-place finish in the qualifying round, Kusale aims to improve his performance and secure a medal. This final marks the fifth appearance of an Indian shooter in the finals at Paris 2024, with previous Indian shooters having won two bronze medals.

Sift Kaur Samra’s 50m Rifle Qualification

Sift Kaur Samra will vie for a spot in the finals of the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event. Her performance in the qualification round will be crucial for advancing to the final stages of the competition.

Boxing Highlights

Nikhat Zareen vs Wu Yu

Nikhat Zareen will face Wu Yu of China in the women’s 50kg Round of 16. Wu Yu, a strong contender, won the Asian Games gold in 2023. This bout will be a significant test for Zareen, who is aiming to showcase her skills on the Olympic stage.

Event Schedule for Day 6

• 11:00 AM – Athletics: Men’s 20km Racewalk Final (Akashdeep, Vikash, Paramjeet Singh)
• 12:30 PM – Golf: Men’s Individual Strokeplay Round 1 (Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar)
• 12:50 PM – Athletics: Women’s Racewalk Final (Priyanka Goswami)
• 1:00 PM – Shooting: Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Final (Swapnil Kusale)
• 1:30 PM – Hockey: Men’s Pool B Match – India vs Belgium
• 2:30 PM – Boxing: Women’s 50kg Round of 16 (Nikhat Zareen)
• 2:31 PM – Archery: Men’s Recurve Individual Round 64 (Praveen Jadhav)
• 3:10 PM – Shooting: Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Qualification (Sift Kaur Samra, Anjum Moudgil)
• 3:45 PM – Sailing: Men’s Dinghy ILCA 7 – Race 1 and 2 (Vishnu Saravanan)
• 4:30 PM – Badminton: Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals (Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty)
• 5:40 PM – Badminton: Men’s Singles Round of 16 (Lakshya Sen vs HS Prannoy)
• 7:05 PM – Sailing: Women’s Dinghy ILCA 6 – Race 1 and 2 (Nethra Kumanan)
• 10:00 PM – Badminton: Women’s Singles Round of 16 (PV Sindhu vs He Bingjiao)

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