Day 2 Highlights:
– Manu Bhaker Aims for First Medal: Manu Bhaker, a top Indian shooter, is competing in the women’s 10m air pistol final. She aims to win India’s first medal of the Games, especially after a disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics where her gun malfunctioned.
– More Indian Shooters in Action: Elavenil Valarivan and Ramita will compete in the 10m air rifle qualification round. The men’s team, including Sandeep Singh and Arjun Babuta, will also be in action today. Day 1 saw mixed results for Indian shooters, with only Bhaker advancing to the final.
– PV Sindhu Starts Her Campaign: PV Sindhu, one of India’s most successful Olympians, begins her quest for a third Olympic medal today. She faces Fatimah Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives. Sindhu hasn’t been in the best form recently, but she has a knack for performing well on big stages like the Olympics.
– HS Prannoy Joins the Badminton Action: HS Prannoy, one of India’s top shuttlers, will also start his campaign today. Both Sindhu and Prannoy will look to build on the momentum set by Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, and Chirag Shetty on Day 1.
– Nikhat Zareen’s Olympic Debut: Two-time World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen makes her Olympic debut today. She aims to win a gold or silver medal, a feat no Indian boxer has achieved before. Despite tough competition, Zareen is in great form, having lost only two bouts in the past two years.
– Table Tennis Matches: Indian table tennis players Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra, and Achanta Sharath Kamal will all compete in their respective singles matches today.
– Rohan Bopanna’s Men’s Doubles Match: Rohan Bopanna will play his first round of the men’s doubles match after it was rescheduled due to rain.
– Indian Archers Compete in Quarterfinals: Both the men’s and women’s archery teams will compete in the quarterfinals, aiming to progress further in the competition.
India’s Day 2 Schedule:
Here’s the information converted into a table format:
| Sport | Event | Details/Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | Women’s 10m Air Pistol Final | Manu Bhaker |
| Women’s 10m Air Rifle Qualification | Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita | |
| Men’s 10m Air Rifle | Sandeep Singh, Arjun Babuta | |
| Tennis | Men’s Doubles | Rohan Bopanna (First Round) |
| Archery | Men’s and Women’s Teams | Both in Quarterfinals |
| Badminton | Women’s Singles | PV Sindhu vs Fatimah Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq |
| Men’s Singles | HS Prannoy (Opponent TBD) | |
| Boxing | Women’s Light Flyweight | Nikhat Zareen (Debut Match) |
| Table Tennis | Women’s Singles Round of 64 | Sreeja Akula vs Christina Kallberg |
| Women’s Singles Round of 64 | Manika Batra vs Anna Hursey | |
| Men’s Singles | Achanta Sharath Kamal vs Deni Kozul | |
| Key Points | Day 2 Crucial for India’s Medal Hopes | Manu Bhaker in Women’s 10m Air Pistol Final |
| Indian Shooters in Action | Elavenil Valarivan and Ramita in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Qualification | |
| Tennis Campaign | Rohan Bopanna in Men’s Doubles First Round | |
| Archery Teams Aim to Progress | Both Men’s and Women’s Teams in Quarterfinals | |
| Badminton Challenge | PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy | |
| Boxing Debut | Nikhat Zareen in Women’s Light Flyweight | |
| Table Tennis Action | Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra, and Achanta Sharath Kamal |
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Source: NDTV
