India is all set for an action-packed Day 8 at the Paris Olympics 2024, with several athletes vying for medals in their respective events. The spotlight will be on Manu Bhaker, who is on the cusp of creating history by winning her third medal at the Olympics.
Manu Bhaker Eyes Historic Third Medal at Paris Olympics 2024
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is on the cusp of creating history at the Paris Olympics 2024. She will be competing in the 25m pistol final, aiming to win her third medal at the Games. If she succeeds, she will become the first-ever Indian to win three Olympic medals in an individual sport.
Manu Bhaker’s Journey So Far
Manu Bhaker has already won two bronze medals in the 10m air pistol events at the Paris Olympics 2024. Her impressive performance has made her a strong contender for a third medal. Bhaker’s journey to the Olympics has been remarkable, and her dedication and hard work have paid off.
The 25m Pistol Final
The 25m pistol final will be a challenging event, with top shooters from around the world competing for the top spot. Manu Bhaker will need to be at her best to overcome the competition and win her third medal. The event is scheduled to take place on August 3, and Indian fans will be eagerly waiting to see Bhaker in action.
India’s Medal Tally
India’s medal tally currently stands at three bronze medals, all won by Manu Bhaker in the shooting events. A win in the 25m pistol final will take India’s medal tally to four, and Bhaker will become the most successful Indian athlete at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Nishant Dev in Medal Contention at Paris Olympics 2024
Indian boxer Nishant Dev is on the cusp of creating history at the Paris Olympics 2024. He has made it to the quarterfinals of the men’s 71kg event, where he will face Marco Verde of Mexico, the gold medal winner at the 2024 Pan American Games.
Nishant Dev’s Journey So Far
Nishant Dev has already made a mark in the boxing arena by defeating seventh seed Jose Gabriel Rodriguez Tenorio of Ecuador 3:2 in the men’s 71kg round of 16 bout. This win has propelled him into the quarterfinals, where he will face a tough opponent in Marco Verde.
The Quarterfinal Match
The quarterfinal match between Nishant Dev and Marco Verde is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3. If Nishant wins this match, he will confirm a medal for India, which would be a historic moment for the country.
India’s Medal Tally
India’s medal tally currently stands at three bronze medals, all won by Manu Bhaker in the shooting events. A win by Nishant Dev would take India’s medal tally to four, and he would become the first Indian boxer to win a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
India’s schedule for August 3, Saturday:
Shooting
- 12:30 PM: Women’s Skeet Qualification Day 1 – Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan
- 1:00 PM: Women’s 25m Pistol Final (MEDAL EVENT) – Manu Bhaker
Archery
- 1:52 PM: Women’s Individual Round-of-16 Match – Deepika Kumari vs Michelle Kroppen (Germany)
- 2:05 PM: Women’s Individual Round-of-16 Match – Bhajan Kaur vs Diananda Choirunisa (Indonesia)
Sailing
- 3:45 PM: Men’s Dinghy Race 5 and 6 – Vishnu Saravanan
- 5:55 PM: Women’s Dinghy Race 5 and 6 – Nethra Kumanan
Boxing
- 12:05 AM: Men’s 71kg Quarterfinal – Nishant Dev vs Marco Verde (Mexico)
