India’s Olympic Odyssey Begins: Day 1 Schedule Unveiled
The stage is set for the Paris Olympics 2024, and India’s athletes are poised to make their mark from the very first day. On July 26, a host of Indian stars will take to the field, court, and range, eager to showcase their skills and bring glory to their nation.
Badminton: Shetty and Rankireddy Lead the Charge
India’s badminton contingent will be spearheaded by the dynamic duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. The pair will face Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar of France in their men’s doubles group match, aiming to secure a top spot in their group.
Shooting: Eyes on the Target
India’s shooters will also be in action on Day 1. Sandeep Singh and Elavenil Valarivan, along with Arjun Babuta and Ramita Jindal, will compete in the 10m air rifle mixed team qualification. They will need to finish in the top four to advance to the gold medal match.
Hockey: Men in Blue Face New Zealand
The Indian men’s hockey team will kick off their Olympic campaign against New Zealand in a Pool B match. The team will be looking to start their tournament with a strong performance and set the tone for the rest of their matches.
Boxing: Preeti Pawar’s Olympic Debut
Preeti Pawar will make her Olympic debut in the women’s 54kg boxing category. She will face Thi Kim anh Vo of Vietnam in the opening round, with a victory securing her a spot in the Round of 16.
Rowing: Panwar Balraj Takes to the Water
Panwar Balraj will represent India in the men’s single sculls rowing event. He will be aiming to qualify for the main draw of the competition and make a strong impression on the Olympic stage.
Table Tennis: Harmeet Desai’s Preliminary Challenge
Harmeet Desai will face Zaid Abo Yaman of Jordan in the men’s singles preliminary round of table tennis. A victory will earn him a place in the main draw of the Round of 64.
Tennis: Bopanna and Balaji Aim for Round of 16
Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji will team up in the men’s doubles first round match of tennis. They will face Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Fabien Reboul of France, with a win securing their place in the Round of 16.
