Despite a strong performance in the first round, Indian boxer Nishant Dev faced disappointment as the judges declared his opponent, Verde, the winner in the next two rounds. Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh and actor Randeep Hooda both expressed their support for Nishant and questioned the scoring system used in the match. Nishant's compatriot Amit Panghal also faced defeat in the Paris Olympics, losing to Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba in the men's 51 kg category round of 16.
In a disappointing day for Indian boxing, several top boxers, including Preeti and Amit Panghal, suffered painful defeats in their respective pre-quarterfinal bouts at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite showing a strong display, Preeti fell short against Yeni Marcela Arias Colombia, while Amit Panghal's campaign was cut short by Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba. This comes as a major upset for India, as both Preeti and Amit were expected to go far in the boxing events.
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.
Indian boxer Amit Panghal's Olympic journey came to an end following a hard-fought match against Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba in the men's 51 kg category. Despite a strong start, Amit lost by a split decision in the third round, ultimately falling short by a score of 1-4. The result was met with disappointment by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), who praised Amit's efforts and encouraged fans to continue supporting Team India in their Olympic journey.
Indian boxer Amit Panghal's hopes of securing a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 came to an end as he suffered an early exit in the boxing event. Gill and Parag put on a strong fight to rescue Team India after a top-five collapse in the India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20 match. Stay tuned for live updates and breaking news on India's performances at the Paris Olympics.
On Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh made India proud by winning the bronze medal in 10m air pistol mixed team shooting event. Bhaker also became the first Indian athlete to win two medals in a single Olympics edition. Meanwhile, boxer Amit Panghal suffered a defeat in his Round of 16 bout and Bhajan Kaur reached the Round of 16 in women's archery individual event. India's men's hockey team also had a dominating performance, defeating Ireland.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics boxing events continue, Indian boxer Amit Panghal and Preeti Pawar are making their mark in the ring. Panghal, who won silver in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is determined to take home the gold this time. Meanwhile, Pawar has already secured her spot in the Round of 16 and will be aiming for a victory against her opponent, Yeni Marcela Arias Castaneda. Will both Indian boxers come out on top? Stay tuned for Sportstar's LIVE coverage for all the updates.
India's hopes for boxing medals in the Paris Games lie heavily on the performance of its women pugilists, says Vijender Singh, the country's only male Olympic boxing medalist. The squad, led by Nikhat Zareen, is poised for success with at least two podium finishes predicted by Singh. The women's team, consisting of Zareen, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, and Lovlina Borgohain, has shown immense potential while the male boxers, including Amit Panghal and Nishant Dew, have had a modest showing. Singh, in an exclusive interview with PTI, expressed his confidence in the women's team and hopes for a gold medal.