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Paris Olympics Sport News
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Achieve Historic First For India At Paris Olympics
Medal contender Indian men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Monday qualified for the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics with one group match left in hand after the withdrawal of one pair and the loss suffered by another. The world number three Indians were scheduled to meet the German duo of Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel on Monday in what was supposed to to be their second Group C match. But the match was cancelled following the withdrawal of Lamsfuss due to injury.
"Best Match": Manika Batra After Winning Against Prithika Pavade In Table Tennis Round Of 32
After entering the Round of 16 in Women's singles at the Paris Olympics, India's Table Tennis player Manika Batra said she was really happy after defeating France's Prithika Pavade. "It was the best match, playing against a French player in France and winning was amazing. I'm really happy that I won against Prithika because she has a higher rank than me... I was well prepared to play with her," Manika said, as quoted by Olympics.com. Batra defeated her French opponent 4-0 (11-9, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7) in the table tennis women's singles round of 32 match.
Olympics 2024 LIVE Updates, Day 4: Shooting Bronze Match Starts, Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh In Action
Olympics 2024 Day 4 Live Updates: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh are fighting for the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team shooting event against South Korea on Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker has the chance to equal a 124-year-old record at the Olympics. Indian shooters are in action in both men's trap and women's trap qualification. In rowing, Balraj Panwar will be looking to reach men's singles sculls semifinals. India men's hockey team will be squaring off against Ireland after their thrilling draw against Argentina in Pool B. Three Indian boxers - Amit Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria, and Preeti Pawar - will also be in action. (India's Day 4 Schedule | Medal Tally)
"I Am Nobody, Have Had No Salary For 3 Years": Manu Bhaker's Coach Jaspal Rana
As India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker basks in glory, courtesy of her bronze medal accomplishment in the Paris Olympics 10m Air Pistol final, her coach Jaspal Rana is struggling to make ends meet. Manu and Jaspal had an infamous fallout after the shooter's failure to win a medal in the Tokyo Games, due to a pistol malfunction, but the duo returned together to make amends in Paris. As Manu aims to add to India's tally, Rana is keen to find a full-time job for him that earns him a monthly salary, which hasn't been the case for the last three years.
Novak Djokovic Withdraws From ATP Montreal Event
World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's ATP Canadian Open tournament in Montreal, Tennis Canada said on Monday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia has reached the third round of the Paris Olympics with a victory over Spain's Rafael Nadal. Djokovic, 37, has won 98 career ATP titles but will not compete in the hardcourt tune-up event for the US Open, which begins on August 26. Djokovic's withdrawal will give Roman Safiullin, a 26-year-old Russian ranked 66th in the world, a spot in the main draw.
Olympic triathlon race postponed due to Seine pollution
The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics has been postponed because of concerns over water quality in the River Seine.
World Athletics lists Ese Brume among athletes to watch in Paris
Athletics events at the Paris 2024 Olympics will begin on August 2, at the Stade de France in Saint-Dennis, and reigning African Games and African Athletics Championships Champion, Ese Brume, has been listed among athletes to watch in women’s long jump.