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India At Olympics Day 3 Results In Full: Manu Bhaker Eyes Another Bronze, Archers Disappoint Again

Manu Bhaker was on course to make more Olympic history as she put herself in contention for an unprecedented second medal on a day when the men's hockey team managed an underwhelming draw, a fourth-place finish broke Indian hearts at the shooting range and the pampered archers simply capitulated. For a second day running, Bhaker was the star of the India show as she combined with Sarabjot Singh to make the bronze medal match of the 10m air pistol mixed team competition at Chateauroux's shooting range.

After Olympics Loss vs Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal's Big Announcement On Retirement

Rafael Nadal said he will make a decision on his future "after the Olympics" in the aftermath of a shattering straight-sets defeat to old rival Novak Djokovic at the Paris Games on Sunday. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, put up a valiant fight in the second set against Djokovic. He came back from 4-0 down to 4-4 in the second set, but ultimately lost 6-4. "When this tournament is over, I will take the necessary decisions based on my feelings and sensations," said Nadal after losing 6-1, 6-4 in his 60th career meeting with Djokovic.

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.

Covid Strikes Paris Olympics: British Star Swimmer Tests Positive After Winning Silver

Adam Peaty tested positive for Covid at the Paris Olympics on Monday, the British team said, a day after winning silver in the 100m breaststroke despite apparently feeling under the weather. The decorated 29-year-old "is hopeful to be back in competition for the relay events later in the swimming programme", according to a Team GB statement. "Adam Peaty began feeling unwell on Sunday, ahead of his men's 100m breaststroke final," it said.

"Last Event For Country": Rohan Bopanna Retires From India Colours After Olympics Disappointment

It was not a perfect way to end his India career but Rohan Bopanna would take the early exit from the Paris Olympics on the chin, content that he could live his dream for 22 years. Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji lost to the French duo of Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Gael Monfils in the men's doubles first round under lights at court 12 on Sunday night. An Olympic medal has eluded Indian tennis since Leander Paes' historic singles bronze medal in Atlanta Games in 1996. Bopanna came close to break the jinx in 2016 but finished fourth with Sania Mirza in the mixed event.

Suspense Over Olympics Triathlon As River Seine Fails Water Tests Again

Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine on Monday due to water pollution, increasing uncertainty over whether the men's and women's races will go ahead as scheduled in the coming days. The men's race is set to take place on Tuesday morning, with organisers set to make a last-minute decision when they have reviewed the latest laboratory results overnight. The waterway is still polluted after heavy rain storms on Friday during the opening ceremony in Paris and again on Saturday, which led to discharges of raw sewage.

Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh Turns Saviour Again, India Draw 1-1 vs Argentina

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh rescued India by converting a last-minute penalty corner as they held former champions Argentina to a 1-1 draw in a Pool B hockey match of the Paris Olympics on Monday. India had fluffed as many as nine penalty corners before Harmanpreet found the net, firing the ball into the top corner. Argentina were left to rue the missed penalty stroke by Maico Casella in the 36th minute. It was Lucas Martinez, who had put his side ahead in the 22nd minute with a field goal and Harmanpreet, who had struck against New Zealand in the dying moments, found the net a minute before the final hooter. Harmanpreet did not feel that India fared poorly.

Man Behind Manu Bhaker's Olympic Success With Whom She Had Massive Fallout

Former pistol great Jaspal Rana's obsession and single-minded dedication to the sport has been his hallmark all along his entire journey from the time he emerged on the scene as a precocious talent, annihilating junior records and winning a bagful of international medals. But the one piece of metal that was missing from his trophy cabinet was an Olympic medal. On Sunday, the Padma Shri awardee realised that dream when Manu Bhaker stood on the podium, the bronze sitting nicely on her neck and Jaspal clapping for her in the stands.

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India At Olympics Day 3 Results In Full: Manu Bhaker Eyes Another Bronze, Archers Disappoint Again

After Olympics Loss vs Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal's Big Announcement On Retirement

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Achieve Historic First For India At Paris Olympics

Covid Strikes Paris Olympics: British Star Swimmer Tests Positive After Winning Silver

"Last Event For Country": Rohan Bopanna Retires From India Colours After Olympics Disappointment

Suspense Over Olympics Triathlon As River Seine Fails Water Tests Again

Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh Turns Saviour Again, India Draw 1-1 vs Argentina

Man Behind Manu Bhaker's Olympic Success With Whom She Had Massive Fallout