The Day 1 of Paris 2024 Olympic games saw Indian shooters struggle to make it through to the medal rounds. Rifle shooter Ramita Jindal-Arjun Babuta and pistol shooter Sarabjot Singh came close to qualifying but missed out by just one point. On the other hand, Indian men's hockey team faces a tough opening match against New Zealand and badminton players Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag, and Ashwini-Tanisha will also be in action. Women's boxer Preeti will start her campaign against Vietnam's Thi Kim Ah Vo while Indian rower Balraj Panwar will compete in the men's single sculls heats. Moreover, India's Harmeet Desai in table tennis and Rohan Bopanna-Sriram Balaji in tennis will also be in action, making it an eventful day for Indian athletes at Paris Olympics.
Rohan Bopanna to Represent India at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna will join forces with Sriram Balaji to represent India in the men's doubles event at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The experienced duo will be aiming to medal in the prestigious competition.
Background
Bopanna, a veteran of the international tennis circuit, has achieved notable success in doubles. He has 22 ATP Tour titles to his name, including the French Open mixed doubles title in 2017 with Gabriela Dabrowski. Balaji, on the other hand, is a rising star in doubles, having won the Challenger Tour title in Bengaluru in 2023.
Hopes for Paris 2024
Bopanna and Balaji will enter the Paris Olympics with high hopes of a medal performance. They have consistently performed well together, reaching the semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open. Their experience and chemistry on the court will be crucial for their success in Paris.
Other Indian Athletes at Paris 2024
Besides Bopanna and Balaji, several other Indian athletes will be competing at the Paris Olympics. These include:
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. When will the Paris 2024 Olympics take place? Answer: July 26 - August 11, 2024
2. What are the venues for the tennis competitions? Answer: Roland Garros and the Stade Pierre Mauroy
3. Which other Indian tennis players have won Olympic medals? Answer: Leander Paes (bronze in 1996, 2004), Sania Mirza (bronze in 2016)
4. What are the other major tennis competitions that Rohan Bopanna has won? Answer: Wimbledon mixed doubles (2019), US Open mixed doubles (2021)
5. How many times has Bopanna represented India at the Olympics? Answer: Three times (2012, 2016, 2024)
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