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India Finish Fourth Again, Miss Out On Olympics Shooting Mixed Team Skeet Bronze Medal

The Indian shooting duo of Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka fought tooth and nail before missing out on a bronze medal by a whisker in the skeet mixed team event, finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics here on Monday. Maheshwari and Naruka shot 43 to finish fourth behind China's Yiting Jiang and Jianlin Lyu (44) in a thrilling match for the bronze medal. Earlier, the Indians finished fourth in the qualification after both teams were tied on 146 at the end of the three-round, 150-shot process, forcing a shoot-off.

Watch: PR Sreejesh's Heartfelt Gesture For Wife After India's Quarterfinal Win In Paris Olympics

Indian hockey team's veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's heartfelt gesture for his wife Aneeshya after the team's sensational win in Paris Olympics 2024 quarter-finals against Great Britain has won hearts on the internet. The Indian hockey team produced one of its most resolute performances in recent memory to enter the Olympic semifinals for a second successive edition. Sreejesh was among the players who shone in the high-octane encounter as India beat their opponents 4-2 in the shoot-out after both the teams got tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation time.

Lakshya Sen Misses Out On Olympics Bronze Medal In Badminton Men's Singles

Lakshya Sen's hopes of winning an Olympic medal on Games debut went up in smoke after he lost in three games to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze playoff here on Monday. The 22-year-old from Almora squandered a one-game advantage as world number 7 Lee found his attack just in time to register a 13-21 21-16 21-11 win to secure the bronze. "I had my chances in the second set and could have definitely done better. But credit to him, he played a really good game. I think at the moment I'm just not able to think right now," a crestfallen Sen said after the match.

Kiran Pahal Finishes 7th In Her 400m Heat, Will Run In Repechage Round For Spot In Semifinals

India's Kiran Pahal failed to book an automatic semifinal spot in women's 400m after finishing seventh in her heat race of the Paris Olympics on Monday and she will now run in repechage round. Kiran, who turned 24 on Monday, clocked 52.51 seconds which was well below her season's and personal best of 50.92 seconds. World champion Marileidy Paulino of Dominica won the heat with a time of 49.42, followed by Aaliyah Butler (50.52) of USA and Susanne Gogl-Walli (50.67) of Austria. Top three in each of the six heats advanced to semifinal.

Maheshwari Chauhan- Anant Jeet Singh Naruka Qualify For Bronze Medal Round In Skeet Mixed Team Event

Indian shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka made the bronze medal round in the skeet mixed team event at the Paris Olympics in Chateauroux on Monday. The Indian duo aggregated 146 in the qualifications and will lock horns with China for the bronze medal. The Indian pair was placed tied second with a score of 49 after the first stage in the qualification, sharing the position with Australia, Korea, France and two Italian teams. Anant Jeet Singh Naruka scored 25/25 in the first round the qualification while Maheshwari Chauhan shot 24/25 to take India's total to 49.

Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia LIVE Score, Badminton Men's Singles Bronze Medal, Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Goes Down Fighting

Lakshya Sen vs Zii Jia Lee Badminton Bronze Medal Match LIVE Updates: Lakshya Sen suffered a heart-breaking loss on Monday as he went down inthree games to Malaysia's seventh seed Zii Jia Lee in the men's badminton bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Lakshya Sen won the first game 21-13 but lost the second game 21-16.

Washington Sundar Among ICC Player Of The Month Nominees For July

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been nominated for the ICC Player of the month Award for July alongside England's Gus Atkinson and Charlie Cassell of Scotland. After years of perseverance and battling injuries, Washington appears to have finally established himself in international cricket. Washington was part of a youthful Indian squad that toured Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series. With the regular players resting after their World Cup victory, the 24-year-old stepped up and emerged as the team's leading spin-bowling all-rounder, proving his worth and justifying the faith placed in him.

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Among For ICC Women's Player Of The Month Nominees

India openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, along with Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu have been nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month award for July 2024. Smriti, the left-handed opener and India's vice-captain, is aiming to make it back-to-back success after winning the ICC Women's Player of the Month award in June 2024, after making 273 runs at an average of 68.25 with a strike rate of 139.28 in T20Is in July. She continued her prolific run into July, beginning with a career-best 149 in the one-off Test against South Africa at Chennai. Along with fellow nominee Shafali, she added 292 runs for the first wicket, which was the highest-ever partnership for the first wicket in Women's Tests, setting the base for India winning the match by 10 wickets.

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India Finish Fourth Again, Miss Out On Olympics Shooting Mixed Team Skeet Bronze Medal

Watch: PR Sreejesh's Heartfelt Gesture For Wife After India's Quarterfinal Win In Paris Olympics

Lakshya Sen Misses Out On Olympics Bronze Medal In Badminton Men's Singles

Kiran Pahal Finishes 7th In Her 400m Heat, Will Run In Repechage Round For Spot In Semifinals

Maheshwari Chauhan- Anant Jeet Singh Naruka Qualify For Bronze Medal Round In Skeet Mixed Team Event

Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia LIVE Score, Badminton Men's Singles Bronze Medal, Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Goes Down Fighting

Washington Sundar Among ICC Player Of The Month Nominees For July

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Among For ICC Women's Player Of The Month Nominees