It's Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024 and Indian athletes are aiming for their first medals. Manu Bhaker seeks redemption in the women's 10m air pistol final, while PV Sindhu begins her quest for a third consecutive Olympic medal against Pakistan. The women's archery team will also compete for a historic medal, while other athletes such as Dhinidhi Desinghu and Nikhat Zareen kick off their campaigns. Rifle shooters will look to bounce back from their mixed team event disappointment, and Sumit Nagal and Rohan Bopanna/Sriram Balaji begin their tennis matches. Stay tuned for live updates!
India's Quest for Medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics enter their second day, Indian athletes are eagerly seeking their first medals in a variety of events. The expectations are high for a strong performance, based on the past successes and current form of several top athletes.
Manu Bhaker's Redemption
One of the most anticipated events is the women's 10m air pistol final, where Manu Bhaker will be hoping to redeem herself after a disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics. The 20-year-old is a rising star in the sport, having won several international medals in recent years.
PV Sindhu's Quest for History
PV Sindhu, India's badminton queen, will be aiming to create history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win three consecutive Olympic medals. She will face Pakistan's Mahoor Shahzad in her opening match, seeking a strong start to her campaign for the gold medal.
Historic Archery Medal
The women's archery team will also be in action, seeking to make history by winning India's first archery medal at the Olympics. The team, led by Deepika Kumari, has been in impressive form in recent tournaments and will be confident of a podium finish.
Other Medal Contenders
Other Indian athletes who could challenge for medals on Day 2 include:
Past Performance and Medal Count
India has a mixed history in the Olympics, having won a total of 35 medals since their first appearance in 1900. The majority of these medals have come in shooting, hockey, and wrestling.
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, India won a record seven medals, including one gold, two silver, and four bronze. Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw) won India's first track and field gold medal, while PV Sindhu (badminton) and Ravi Kumar Dahiya (wrestling) won silver medals.
FAQs
1. When are the Paris 2024 Olympics? The Paris 2024 Olympics will be held from July 26th to August 11th, 2024.
2. How many medals has India won at the Olympics? India has won a total of 35 Olympic medals, including 9 gold, 7 silver, and 19 bronze.
3. Who is the most successful Indian Olympian? Abhinav Bindra (shooting) and Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw) are India's most successful Olympians, with one gold medal each.
4. What is India's target for medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics? The Indian Olympic Association has set a target of winning 10-15 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
5. Who are India's biggest medal hopes at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Manu Bhaker (shooting), PV Sindhu (badminton), Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw), and Ravi Kumar Dahiya (wrestling) are some of India's biggest medal hopes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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