On Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024, India's Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh captured a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, making Bhaker the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single Olympics edition. In boxing, Amit Panghal and Jaismine Lamboria faced defeats, while Preeti Pawar is set to compete later. In rowing, Balraj Panwar finished 5th in the men's single sculls quarterfinal. The Indian men's hockey team also secured a 2-0 victory over Ireland and advanced to the quarter-finals. Additionally, an Indian archer triumphed over Adam Li from the Czech Republic in the men's 1/32 elimination round and qualified for the Round of 16. Stay updated on all the action on Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024 with our live updates.
On Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian athletes continued to impress with their performances across various disciplines. Here is a detailed overview of the day's highlights:
Manu Bhaker Creates History
India's Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single Olympics edition. She teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to clinch a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. This is Bhaker's second medal at the Paris Olympics, as she had earlier won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol individual event.
Disappointments in Boxing
India's hopes suffered a setback in boxing as both Amit Panghal and Jaismine Lamboria suffered defeats. Panghal, a silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, lost to Erjan Supayev of Uzbekistan in the men's 49kg category, while Lamboria was defeated by Australia's Alexandra Kiroi-Bogdan in the women's 64kg category.
Preeti Pawar Advances in Boxing
However, there was some good news in boxing as Preeti Pawar advanced to the next round of the women's 75kg category. Pawar defeated Nigeria's Buse Iyagbe Iyamu and will now face Kazakhstan's Saniya Abrar in the quarter-finals.
Balraj Panwar in Rowing
In rowing, Balraj Panwar finished 5th in the men's single sculls quarterfinal and failed to qualify for the semi-finals. Despite putting up a strong performance, he was unable to secure a top-two finish in his heat.
Indian Hockey Team Triumphs
The Indian men's hockey team secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Ireland in the preliminary round. Goals from Harmanpreet Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad guided India to a crucial win, which helped them qualify for the quarter-finals.
Indian Archer Qualifies for Round of 16
India's archery team continued to impress as an Indian archer triumphed over Adam Li from the Czech Republic in the men's 1/32 elimination round. This victory earned the archer a spot in the Round of 16.
Q: What is Manu Bhaker's first medal-winning event at the Paris Olympics 2024? A: Women's 10m air pistol individual event (Silver medal)
Q: Who defeated Amit Panghal in boxing? A: Erjan Supayev of Uzbekistan
Q: In which sport did Balraj Panwar compete? A: Rowing (Men's single sculls)
Q: How did the Indian men's hockey team perform against Ireland? A: India won 2-0
Q: Did India win any medals in archery on Day 4? A: Yes, an Indian archer qualified for the Round of 16 in the men's 1/32 elimination round.
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