Day 10 at the Paris Olympics 2024: Key Events and Indian Athletes to Watch
The Paris Olympics 2024 continues to captivate fans with thrilling performances and intense competitions. Day 10 promises to be a significant one for Indian athletes, with key events featuring prominent names such as Lakshya Sen, Nisha Dahiya, and the women’s table tennis team.
Lakshya Sen’s Quest for Bronze
On August 5, 2024, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen will vie for a bronze medal in the men’s singles badminton event. Sen will face Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in what promises to be an exciting match. Sen’s journey to this point has been impressive, but he fell short in the semi-finals against defending champion Viktor Axelsen. With a record of four wins in five encounters against Lee, Sen holds a favorable position. If he secures the bronze, he will be the first Indian to achieve this milestone in men’s badminton.
Nisha Dahiya Begins Wrestling Campaign
Nisha Dahiya will kick off India’s wrestling campaign in the women’s 68kg freestyle category. Competing in the Round of 16 at the Champ-de-Mars arena, Dahiya will face Ukraine’s Tetiana Rizhko. This match marks a significant moment for Dahiya as she aims to advance further in the competition.
Women’s Table Tennis Team in Action
The Indian women’s table tennis team, featuring Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, and Archana Kamath, will commence their team event campaign against Romania in the Round of 16. Batra and Akula have already made headlines by reaching the singles event Round of 16. The upcoming clash against Romania, seeded fourth, is expected to be challenging, with strong players like Bernadette Szocs and Adina Diaconu.
Day 10 Schedule for Indian Athletes
Here is the detailed schedule for Indian events on Day 10 of the Paris Olympics:
- 12:30 PM: Shooting – Skeet Mixed Team Qualification – Anant Jeet Singh, Maheshwari Chauhan
- 1:30 PM: Table Tennis – Women’s Team Round of 16 – Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra, Archana Kamath
- 3:25 PM: Athletics – Women’s 400m Round 1 – Kiran Pahal
- 3:45 PM: Sailing – Women’s Dinghy ILCA 6 Race 9 & 10 – Nethra Kumanan
- 6:00 PM: Badminton – Men’s Singles Bronze Medal Match – Lakshya Sen
- 6:10 PM: Sailing – Men’s Dinghy ILCA 7 Race 9 & 10 – Vishnu Saravanan
- 6:30 PM: Shooting – Skeet Mixed Team Bronze/Gold Medal Match (If Qualified) – Anant Jeet Singh, Maheshwari Chauhan
- 6:30 PM: Wrestling – Women’s Freestyle 68kg Round of 16 – Nisha Dahiya
- 7:50 PM: Wrestling – Women’s Freestyle 68kg Quarterfinals (If Qualified) – Nisha Dahiya
- 10:34 PM: Athletics – Men’s 3000m Steeplechase (Round 1) – Avinash Sable
- 1:10 AM (August 6): Wrestling – Women’s Freestyle 68kg Semi-Finals (If Qualified) – Nisha Dahiya
As the Indian contingent gears up for Day 10, the spotlight will be on Lakshya Sen’s bid for bronze, Nisha Dahiya’s wrestling debut, and the women’s table tennis team’s performance. Stay tuned for updates and results as Indian athletes continue to strive for excellence at the Paris Olympics 2024.
