Indian boxer Nishant Dev and archer Deepika Kumari suffer defeats in their respective Quarter-Final matches. Meanwhile, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker finishes 4th in Women's 25m Pistol final. Also, a look ahead to Day 9 as Lovlina Borgohain and Lakshya Sen have medal chances. Title: Indian Athletes Struggle on Day 8 at Paris Olympics 2024, Ahead to Day 9 with Potential Medal Opportunities for Borgohain and Sen. Another day of disappointing results for Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024 as boxer Nishant Dev and archer Deepika Kumari suffer Quarter-Final defeats. In shooting, Manu Bhaker narrowly misses out on a medal, finishing 4th in the Women's 25m Pistol final. Moving forward to Day 9, there is hope for India as Lovlina Borgohain and Lakshya Sen have potential medal opportunities. Despite the struggles, IBNS remains committed to providing objective and well-sourced news to its readers.
Indian Athletes Face Setbacks on Day 8 of Paris Olympics 2024
Indian athletes encountered disappointing results on Day 8 of the Paris Olympics 2024. Star boxer Nishant Dev and archer Deepika Kumari suffered quarter-final defeats, while shooter Manu Bhaker came close to a medal but finished fourth in the Women's 25m Pistol final.
Nishant Dev's Loss
Nishant Dev, India's top-ranked boxer in the lightweight category, lost to reigning Olympic champion Luke Campbell of Great Britain in their quarter-final bout. Despite a strong start, Dev was unable to sustain his momentum and fell in a unanimous decision.
Deepika Kumari's Defeat
Deepika Kumari, a highly decorated archer, was also eliminated in the quarter-finals. She lost to American archer Khatuna Lorig in a close match that went to a shoot-off. Kumari's loss was a setback for India's hopes in archery.
Manu Bhaker's Near Miss
Manu Bhaker, India's top pistol shooter, finished just outside the medal zone in the Women's 25m Pistol final. Bhaker shot a solid score but was edged out by the top three finishers in a high-quality competition.
Looking Ahead to Day 9
Despite the setbacks on Day 8, India still has medal opportunities on Day 9. Lovlina Borgohain, India's boxing star in the middleweight category, will face Ireland's Kellie Harrington in the quarter-finals. Lakshay Sen, India's top badminton player, will also compete for a medal on Day 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What other Indian athletes competed on Day 8?
No other Indian athletes competed on Day 8 of the Paris Olympics 2024.
2. What is the overall medal tally for India in the Paris Olympics 2024?
As of the end of Day 8, India has not won any medals at the Paris Olympics 2024.
3. What are the upcoming events for Indian athletes?
Lovlina Borgohain and Lakshay Sen are the remaining Indian athletes with chances to win medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Borgohain will compete in the boxing middleweight quarter-finals, while Sen will compete in the badminton men's singles semi-finals.
4. What was the outcome of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for Indian athletes?
Indian athletes won a total of seven medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including one gold, two silvers, and four bronzes.
5. What are the expectations for Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Indian athletes are expected to improve their medal count from the Tokyo Olympics at the Paris Olympics 2024. India has strong hopes in boxing, wrestling, shooting, and archery.
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