Paris 2024: India’s Day 1 Schedule – Medal Hopes in Shooting, Hockey, Badminton, and More
26.07.2024: Day 1 of the Paris 2024 Olympics on 27th July is packed with action for the Indian contingent. Here’s a breakdown of the key events where India will compete:
Shooting: Medal Contention in Mixed Team Event
India’s shooting stars Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta, along with Elavenil Valarivan and Sandeep Singh, will compete in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. The top 4 teams from the qualification round will advance to the medal matches later in the day.
- Qualification: 12:30 PM IST
- Medal Matches: From 2:00 PM IST
- Gold/Silver Medal Match: Top 2 teams from qualification
- Bronze Medal Match: 3rd and 4th positions from qualification
Additionally, shooters Arjun Singh Cheema, Sarajbot Singh, Manu Bhaker, and Rhythm Sangwan will be in action in the 10m Air Pistol events, with qualification rounds scheduled for Saturday.
- Men’s Qualification: 2:00 PM IST
- Women’s Qualification: 4:00 PM IST
Hockey: Crucial Group Stage Clash
The Indian men’s hockey team faces New Zealand in a critical opening group stage match. With challenging fixtures ahead, a strong start is essential.
- India vs New Zealand: 9:00 PM IST
Badminton: Group Stage Matches
Top Indian shuttlers will compete in the group stage, aiming for a strong start:
- Men’s Singles: Lakshya Sen vs Kevin Cordon – 7:10 PM IST
- Men’s Doubles: Satwik-Chirag vs Corvee-Labar – 8:00 PM IST
- Women’s Doubles: Ashwini-Tanisha vs Kim-Kong – 11:50 PM IST
Boxing: Women’s 54kg Prelims
Preeti will compete in the Round of 32 against Thi Kim Ah Vo.
- Prelims: 12:02 AM IST (July 28)
Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls
Balraj Panwar will participate in Heat 1.
- Heats: 12:30 PM IST
Table Tennis: Men’s Singles Prelims
Harmeet Desai will take on Zaid Abo Yaman in the preliminary round.
- Prelims: 7:15 PM IST
Tennis: Men’s Doubles First Round
The duo of Balaji and Bopanna will face Reboul and Roger-Vasselin.
- First Round: Approx. 4:30 PM IST (2nd match on Court 12)
-
Source – The Indian Express