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India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 3: Manu Bhaker Chases Third medal, Boxer Nishant Dev One Win Away

India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 3: India's day at the Paris Olympics 2024 comes with hope for more medals, and possibly, more history being written by Manu Bhaker. The two-time medalist at Paris 2024 will be gunning for gold in the women's 25m pistol final, as she aims to become the first-ever Indian athlete to win three medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur will be aiming to continue the recent up-turn of form in archery, as they participate in the women's individual Round of 16. And in the early hours of the morning (on Sunday), we may also have another medal confirmed if Nishant Dev wins his Men's 71kg boxing quarterfinal. (Paris Olympics medals tally)

Watch: 'Taylor Swift' Inspires Simone Biles To All-Around Gymnastics Title At Paris Olympics

American athlete Simone Biles reclaimed the all-around Gymanstics title at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Friday. The 27-year-old, who won also won the gold in the same event at Rio Olympics 2026, made another piece of history, becoming first woman to regain the Olympic all-around title. Her compatriot, Sunisa Lee, who won the title back in Tokyo three years back after Biles pulled out of the event, could only claim a bronze as Brazil's Rebeca Andrade claimed silver.

'Perfect' Leon Marchand Emulates Michael Phelps With Fourth Gold At Paris Olympics

Leon Marchand called it a "perfect week" after winning his fourth gold of the Paris Olympics with an emphatic victory in the 200m individual medley on Friday in front of an ecstatic home crowd. The Frenchman becomes the first male swimmer since American record-breaker Michael Phelps at Beijing 2008 to win four individual golds in a single Games. Marchand won in 1min 54.06sec, the second-fastest time in history and an Olympic record, with Britain's Duncan Scott taking silver and China's Wang Shun third.

From Cinema To Track: John Abraham Joins Goa Aces As Owner In Indian Racing Festival

Film icon John Abraham's passion for motorsports takes center stage with him stepping into the spotlight as owner of the Goa Aces by JA Racing for the Indian Racing Festival 2024. Renowned for his on-screen charisma and off-screen enthusiasm for racing, Abraham's new role promises to drive the Goa franchise forward with a fervent commitment to advancing motorsports in India, adding as much substance as glamour and excitement. As the countdown to the thrilling season begins, the star's dual passion for the sport and the spotlight ensures that it will be nothing short of spectacular.

India Shooter Arjun Babuta Reveals Lack Of Support From Punjab Government, Says 'Hope Slowly Fading'

India shooter Arjun Babuta revealed that he hasn't received any benefit from the Punjab government despite all the success that he has achieved in his career. In the ongoing Paris Olympics, Babuta almost had his fingers on an Olympic medal only to let the nerves get the better of him. While standing on the cusp of making history, Babuta fell short and finished fourth in the men's 10m Air Rifle event. After enduring a heartbreaking loss, Babuta arrived in India with bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh and a couple of the shooters.

After ODI Tie, Rohit Sharma Gives Verdict On India vs Sri Lanka Result

India captain Rohit Sharma believes that the 231-run target set by Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium was "gettable". After restricting Sri Lanka on 230/8, it turned out to be a topsy-turvy chase for the Indian team. Despite the explosive start provided by Rohit (58 in 47 balls, with seven fours and three sixes), the chase became a tantalizing affair for the Indian team. However, the Indian team ended up losing wickets towards the end, which ended the game in a draw in the absence of Super Over.

Shooter Sarabjot Singh Receives Grand Welcome At Home, Speaks To NDTV

Olympic bronze medalist and shooter Sarabjot Singh received a grand welcome at his hometown Ambala in Haryana. He spoke to NDTV about his victory and shooting journey.

"Will Become Perfectionists": Dhiraj Bommadevara Sets High Goal After Missing Out On Olympics Archery Medal

Following his team's narrow defeat to the USA in the bronze medal match for the recurve archery mixed team at the ongoing Paris Olympics, Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara said it was heartbreaking to miss out on a medal, but the team will take the performance positively and continue improving. India's hunt for their first Olympic medal in archery continued after Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara suffered a heartbreaking loss in the bronze medal match in the recurve mixed team event on Friday. Despite making history by becoming the first Indian pair to reach the semi-finals at the Olympics in a mixed archery event, Ankita and Dhiraj's arrows missed the mark at the decisive moment, ending their campaign in the Paris Olympics.

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India's Full Schedule, Medal Events At Paris Olympics 2024, August 3: Manu Bhaker Chases Third medal, Boxer Nishant Dev One Win Away

Watch: 'Taylor Swift' Inspires Simone Biles To All-Around Gymnastics Title At Paris Olympics

'Perfect' Leon Marchand Emulates Michael Phelps With Fourth Gold At Paris Olympics

From Cinema To Track: John Abraham Joins Goa Aces As Owner In Indian Racing Festival

India Shooter Arjun Babuta Reveals Lack Of Support From Punjab Government, Says 'Hope Slowly Fading'

After ODI Tie, Rohit Sharma Gives Verdict On India vs Sri Lanka Result

Shooter Sarabjot Singh Receives Grand Welcome At Home, Speaks To NDTV

"Will Become Perfectionists": Dhiraj Bommadevara Sets High Goal After Missing Out On Olympics Archery Medal