Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Deepika Kumari, PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani Shine For India
Tokyo Olympics Highlights: India's archer Deepika Kumari defeated Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of USA 6-4 and booked a place in the pre-quarterfinals of women's individual archery.
- Aakash Arya
- Updated:July 28, 2021 06:34 PM IST
India's archer Deepika Kumari defeated Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of USA 6-4 and booked a place in the pre-quarterfinals of women's individual archery. Earlier, India's Pravin Jadhav lost against Brady Ellison of USA 0-6 and was knocked out of men's individual archery event. Archer Tarundeep Rai also disappointed when he was knocked out by Itay Shanny of Israel 6-5 in the men's individual event. India's Pooja Rani defeated Ichrak Chaib of Algeria 5-0 in the Round of 16 and advanced to the last 8 of the women's Middle (69-75kg) category. India's medal hopeful and 2016 Rio silver medallist, PV Sindhu won 2-0 against Cheung Ngan Yi of Hong Kong in a Group J badminton match to qualify for women's singles Round of 16. India's Sai Praneeth lost 2-0 against Mark Caljouw of Netherlands in a Group D encounter in men's singles badminton. In hockey, the Indian women's team went down 1-4 against Great Britain in a Pool A match. Indian rowers Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh failed to qualify for the men's lightweight double sculls final at the Tokyo Olympics after finishing sixth and last in the second semifinal. The Indian sailing pair of Varun Thakkar-KC Ganapathy was ranked 18th after 4 Races.
Russia's Daniil Medvedev sealed a win against Fabio Fognini of Italy in three gruelling sets in the third round of the men's singles tennis event. World number one Novak Djokovic defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets in men's singles third round.
Here Are The Highlights From Tokyo Olympics 2020
- 15:14 (IST)Archery - Deepika Kumari vs Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez - Round Of 16Women's Individual Archery - Deepika Kumari - Wins - AdvancesIndia's archer Deepika Kumari defeats Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of USA 6-4 in the Round of 16 in women's individual archery eventSet ScoresDeepika Kumari: 25, 28, 27, 24, 26Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez: 26, 25, 25, 25, 25
- 15:13 (IST)Archery - Deepika Kumari vs Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez - Round Of 16Women's Individual ArcheryIndia's archer Deepika Kumari takes a 6-4 lead against Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of USA in the Round of 16 in women's individual archery eventAfter Set 5Deepika Kumari: 25, 28, 27, 24, 26Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez: 26, 25, 25, 25, 25
- 15:12 (IST)Archery - Deepika Kumari vs Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez - Round Of 16Women's Individual ArcheryIndia's archer Deepika Kumari and Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of USA are level at 4-4 in the Round of 16 in women's individual archery eventAfter Set 4Deepika Kumari: 25, 28, 27, 24Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez: 26, 25, 25, 25
- 15:10 (IST)Archery - Deepika Kumari vs Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez - Round Of 16Women's Individual ArcheryIndia's archer Deepika Kumari takes a 4-2 lead against Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of USA in the Round of 16 in women's individual archery eventAfter Set 3Deepika Kumari: 25, 28, 27Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez: 26, 25, 25
- 15:07 (IST)Archery - Deepika Kumari vs Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez - Round Of 16Women's Individual ArcheryIndia's archer Deepika Kumari levels proceedings versus Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of USA 2-2 in the Round of 16 in women's individual archery eventAfter Set 2Deepika Kumari: 25, 28Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez: 26, 25
- 15:06 (IST)Archery - Deepika Kumari vs Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez - Round Of 16Women's Individual ArcheryIndia's archer Deepika Kumari trails to Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of USA 0-2 in the Round of 16 in women's individual archery eventAfter Set 1Deepika Kumari: 25Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez: 26
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- 12:40 (IST)Archery - Pravin Jadhav vs Galsan Bazarzhapov - Round Of 32Men's Individual Archery - Pravin Jadhav Wins - AdvancesIndia's archer Pravin Jadhav beat Galsan Bazarzhapov of Russia 6-0 in the Round of 32 of men's individual archery eventSet Scores:Pravin Jadhav: 29, 28, 28Galsan Bazarzhapov: 27, 27, 24
- 08:38 (IST)Archery - Itay Shanny vs Tarundeep Rai- 1/16 EliminationsMen's Archery - Individual - Tarundeep Rai LosesIndia's Tarundeep Rai loses to Itay Shanny of Israel 6-5 in the men's individual 1/16 EliminationsTarundeep RaiSet Scores: 24, 27, 27, 28, 27Itay ShannySet Scores: 28, 26, 27, 27, 28
- 08:24 (IST)Badminton - PV Sindhu vs Cheung Ngan Yi - Group Play Stage - Group JWomen's Badminton Singles - PV Sindhu WinsIndia's medal hopeful and 2016 Rio silver medallist, PV Sindhu wins the second game and seals a win in straight games against Cheung Ngan Yi of Hong KongScore: 21-9 21-16