Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Results: Lakshya Sen, Manu Bhaker script new India records, men's hockey end long wait

Published at :August 3, 2024 at 7:56 AM

Modified at :August 3, 2024 at 7:56 AM

Manu Bhaker gets one step closer to a historic third medal at Paris Olympics 2024.

The Indian contingent was in action across various disciplines on Friday, August 2 at Paris Olympics 2024 in France. It was another day full of ups and downs for the Indian athletes who are trying to go toe to toe with the best from across the globe.

Friday saw the Indian men’s hockey team beat Australia in a thrilling encounter by a 3-2 score in the final Pool B match. It was their first win over the Kookaburras in 52 years at the Olympics.

Another history breaking record was seen through Manu Bhaker, who impressed in the 25m Women’s Qualification Precision event by finishing second and qualified for the final. Bhaker is keeping the hopes of a historic third medal alive. Joining Bhaker in making history is shuttler, Lakshya Sen as he became the first Indian male shuttler to reach the singles semifinals at the Olympics.

As for the Indian team in archery’s mixed team event, it was the case of so close yet so far. The duo of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara lost the bronze medal match to competitors from the United States of America, coming away empty-handed despite a valiant effort.

In athletics, the results did not go in favour for India as Parul Chaudhary and Ankita Dhyani could not qualify for the final in women’s 5000m. Chaudhary produced a season best 15:10.68 but finished 14th as only the top eight could qualify.

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In men’s shotput, Tajinderpal Singh Toor finished a disappointing 29th with a best attempt of 18.05m. He could not qualify for the final as only the top 12 athletes were selected. India’s Judo campaign ended as Tulika Maan lost in her opening bout to four-time Olympic medallist, Idalys Ortiz.

Here is a look at all of the Indian results from Friday, 2 August at Paris Olympics 2024:

Updated Indian Results after 2nd August at Paris Olympics 2024

Hockey

Men’s Pool B – India beat Australia by 3-2. Highlights I Report

Archery

Mixed Team 1/8 Elimination Round – Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara beat Diananda Choirunisa and Arif Pangestu (INA) by 5-1.

Mixed Team Quarterfinal – India (Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara) beat Spain by 5-3.

Mixed Team Semifinal – India (Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara) lost to South Korea by 2-6.

Mixed Team Bronze Medal Match – India (Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara) lost to the United States of America by 2-6. – Report

Athletics

Women’s 5000m- Heat 1- Ankita Dhyani- (20th) 16:19.4 (failed to qualify for the final)

Women’s 5000m- Heat 2- Parul Chaudhary- (14th) 15:10.68 (failed to qualify for the final)

Men’s Shot Put- Tajinderpal Singh Toor- (29th) 18.05m (failed to qualify for the final)

Badminton

Men’s Singles Quarter-finals- Lakshya Sen beat Chou Tien Chen by 19-21, 21-15, 21-12. Highlights | Report

Shooting

25m Women’s Qualification Precision – Manu Bhaker (2nd) – 590-24x (qualified for final) – Report

25m Women’s Qualification Precision – Esha Singh (18th) – 581-17x (failed to qualify for the final)

Skeet Men’s Qualification Day 1 – Anant Naruka (26th) – 68

Rowing

Men’s Single Sculls Final D – Balraj Panwar (5th) – 7:02.37

Golf

Men’s individual – Shubhankar Sharma- T25 (2nd round)

Men’s individual – Gaganjeet Bhullar- T52 (2nd round)

Sailing

Men’s Dinghy – Vishnu Saravanan – 22nd (After 4 races)

Women’s Dinghy – Nethra Kumanan – 11st (After 3 races)

Judo

Women +78kg Elimination Round of 32 – Tulika Mann lost to Idalys Ortiz (CUB) by 0-10.

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