Paris Olympics 2024, Day 1 Highlights: It has been a mixed day for Indian athletes on Day 1 of the medal events. The highlight for India has been the entry of Manu Bhaker into the final of the women's air pistol event. Meanwhile, in badminton, star badminton pair Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy along with Lakshya Sen have won their first matches. In table tennis, Harmeet Desai too got off to winning start, beating Jordan's Abo Yaman Zaid 4-0 in the preliminary round. However, there was disappoint in store for shotters as they could not qualify for the 10m air rifle mixed team final. The shooters in 10m air pistol (men's) also could not qualify for the final. Boxer Preeti entered the Round of 16 in women's 54kg category (Day 1 Schedule | Medals Tally)
Here are the Highlights of Day 1 of the Paris Olympics 2024:
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Do log on Ndtv.com tomorrow for more live updates. India have a chance to win a medal in shooting while hopes will be high from archers to enter the medal round.
Paris Olympics Live: Day Ends For India
With that we come to an end of Day 1 of medal events for India. India's Manu Bhaker entering the final of the 10m air pistol was the highlight of the day for the nation.
Olympics Day 1 Live: Badminton pairs loses!
The badminton pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto have lost 21-18, 21-10 to South Korean pair of Kim So Yeong Kim and Kong Hee Yong in a women's doubles Group C match.
Paris Olympics Live: Titmus Wins
Ariarne Titmus held off Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky to successfully defend her Olympic 400m freestyle title Saturday with a dominant swim. The Australian world record holder dominated the race to touch in 3mins 57.49secs ahead of Canada's McIntosh (3:58.37) and decorated American Ledecky (4:00.86)
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Nadal/Alcaraz win
The star pair of Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have won the first match easily beating their sixth seeded opponents 7-6 (4), 6-4.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Badminton pair trails
However, in badminton, the pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto are trailing South Korean pair of Kim So Yeong Kim and Kong Hee Yong in a women's doubles Group C match. They lost the first game 18-21 and are trailing the second game 10-2
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Preeti advances
And Preeti has done it! After trailing in the first round, the boxer improved her game to win the next two rounds and the match. Preeti moves into the Round of 16.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Preeti takes lead
Preeti has made a brilliant comeback with a unanimous decision in the second round. All the five judges ruled in her favour in the second round and she now hold the lead going into the final round.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Preeti trails
And the results are out. Preeti is trailing after the first round with three judges ruling against her. She need to land more punches to salvage
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Not good start by Indians
Preeti is playing in the red corner and looks to be dominated by her Vietnamese opponent. On the other hand, the Indian badminton pair of Ashwini and Tanisha are trailing 8-11 in the first game of their Group C match.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Boxing and badminton action starts
Preeti's women's 54kg opening bout vs Vietnam's Thi Kim Anh Vo win has started. On the other hand, Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto's women's doubles has also started.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Nadal/Alcaraz take 1st set
Meanwhile, Spain's Rafael Nadal/Carlos Alcaraz vs Argentina's sixth seeded pair Maximo Gonzalez/Andres Molteni is on. The Spanish pair took the first set 7-6 (4)
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Badminton match
In badminton, the pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto will face South Korean pair of Kim So Yeong Kim and Kong Hee Yong in a women's doubles Group C match
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Boxing match coming up
Most top events for the day are over for India. However, two important matches are coming coming. In boxing, Preeti will face Vietnam's Thi Kim Anh Vo win women's 54kg opening bout. The match is expected to start in the next 20 minutes.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: India win in hockey
Indian men's hockey team defeated New Zealand 3-2 to open its campaign at the Paris Olympics on a rousing note on Saturday. It was not an easy win as New Zealand took the lead in the eighth minute through Sam Lane from their first penalty corner.
But India bounced back strongly to first level the scores in the 24th minute through Mandeep Singh, who scored from a rebound off a penalty corner, and then took the lead through Vivek Sagar Prasad in the third quarter.
New Zealand, however, drew level in the 53rd minute through Simon Child. But skipper Harmanpreet Singh ensured the win for India, scoring from a penalty stroke just a minute from the hooter.
India will play Argentina in their next Pool B match on Monday.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: India lead, Vivek scores
Vivek Sagar Prasad scores to send India to a 2-1 lead against New Zealand in the third quarter! India eye victory now.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: India lead, Vivek scores
Vivek Sagar Prasad scores to send India to a 2-1 lead against New Zealand in the third quarter! India eye victory now.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: 1-1 at half-time
India and New Zealand remain neck-and-neck at half-time. Mandeep Singh scoring the equaliser, after India conceded early.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: India back level! 1-1
India have drawn level against New Zealand in the second quarter! Mandeep Singh scores from a rebound, after India won a penalty corner.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: India trail New Zealand
New Zealand have taken the lead against India, scoring from a penalty corner. Not an ideal start for the Tokyo 2020 bronze medalists.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: India's hockey game is underway!
The men's hockey team have begun their Olympics 2024 campaign. Ranked 7th in the world, they are taking on New Zealand (rank 10) in their opening Pool B game.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Satwik-Chirag Win
And there you have it! The Indian pair has comfortably taken the second game 21-14 and with it the match. This has been a great start for the duo who are expected to bring home a medal.
Olympics Day 1 Live: Bopanna/Balaji's match cancelled
Meanwhile, a big news is coming from tennis court. The men's doubles match featuring Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balahi against France's Gael Monfils/Edouard Roger-Vasselin has been cancelled. It was supposed to take place on Court 12.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Indians in comfortable position
As the match is going on Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are tightening their grip on the match. They have taken the first game 21-17 and are holding a 6-4 lead in the second game.
Olympics Day 1 Live: Sizeable lead for Chirag Shetty
France's Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar are giving their all but the Indian pair with their deft touch have taken a 11-6 lead at the halfway stage in the first game.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Focus on Satwik-Chirag!
India's star doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty are in action. There match against French pair of Corvee-Labar is underway. An early 4-2 for the Asian champions.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: What a comeback from Lakshya!
Lakshya Sen wins six straight points to take the second game 22-20 against Kevin Cordon. A winning start for Lakshya Sen on his Olympics debut.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Harmeet is off to a winning start!
A convincing straight sets vicotry for Harmeet Singh. He beats Abu Yaman Zaid
#TableTennis: Harmeet Desai has won his Preliminary Round match with Four straight game wins. #Olympics #Olympics2024Paris pic.twitter.com/LwEt6PxFqi
— Shreya (@i_shreyaa) July 27, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Harmeet goes into a 3-0 lead in TT!
#TableTennis - Men's Singles - Harmeet Desai v Zaid Abo Yaman
— Third Man( Get Followed Back) (@thethirrdman) July 27, 2024
- Harmeet Desai edges closer to victory as he claims Game 3, 11-05.
- Harmeet Desai 3 - 0 Zaid Abo Yaman #HarmeetDesai #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics #OlympicGamesParis #India
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Harmeet goes 2-0 in TT!
#TableTennis - Men's Singles - Harmeet Desai v Zaid Abo Yaman
— Dhruv Jain (@Dhruv_9761) July 27, 2024
- Harmeet Desai continues his good start as he claims Game 2, 11-09.
- Harmeet Desai 2 - 0 Zaid Abo Yaman #OlympicGames #Paris2024 #paris2024olympics
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Cordon leads Lakshya in 2nd game!
Unlike the first game, Lakshya Sen trails early in the second game with Kevin Cordon leading 6-5. Nobody expected this after what we saw in the first game.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Harmeet Desai in Table Tennis action!
Update
— Sports Social (@chaseyoursport) July 27, 2024
Harmeet Desai won the first game (11-7)
Now leading with 1-0. 4 games needed to win the match.#TableTennis #Paris2024 #IndiaAtParis2024 https://t.co/pu5K3nGRYE
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Lakshya takes the first game!
Lakshya Sen takes the first game 21-8 in less than 20 minutes. Kevin Cordon, 37, hasn't been able to trouble the Indian, who is 16-year younger than him.
#Badminton - Men's Singles - Lakshya Sen v Kevin Cordon.
— Olympics 2024 (@Indian_Sport5) July 27, 2024
- Lakshya wins the first game, 21 - 08#Olympics2024Paris
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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Lakshya is in complete control!
Lakshya has raced his way to a 11-2 lead in the first game against Kevin Cordon of Guatemala.
Olympic Debut for Lakshya Sen.#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/UtwjtsHZ2W
— Rambo (@monster_zero123) July 27, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Lakshya Sen in action next!
Badminton action to follow as India's Lakshya Sen is in action up next against Guatemala's Kevin Cordon in men's singles group stage.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Djokovic cruises to R2!
Novak Djokovic is into the second round of the tennis men's singles second round. He beats Matthew Ebden 6-0, 6-1 at Roland Garros Park.
Novak Djokovic beats Matt Ebden 6-0, 6-1 in 54 minutes to reach the second round in #Paris2024!
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) July 27, 2024
He awaits... Rafael Nadal or Marton Fucsovics in the second round.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Djokovic having a stroll at the Roland Garros park!
Novak Djokovic cruising against doubles expert Matthew Ebden. Won the first set 6-0. However, the crowd has cheered for every point the Australian has won thus far
Oh my goodness.
— Danny (@DjokovicFan_) July 27, 2024
Novak Djokovic won the first set 6-0.
What a start to his Olympics campaign. pic.twitter.com/5AcAqpvN7S
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: USA and Great Britain are off the mark!
China, USA and Great Britain teams with respective Gold, Silver and Bronze medals after women's diving event.
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) July 27, 2024
Real powerhouses of sports. pic.twitter.com/qxUUpsfflk
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live Updates, Shooting: 2nd gold for China!
2nd gold medal! China wins the women's synchronized 3m springboard diving championship! Congrats to Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen! #Paris2024 #Olympic2024 #Olympics #Gold #medals #TeamChina #Diving https://t.co/Zgt6hTyp5d pic.twitter.com/Vr5LzYTn1r
— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) July 27, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live Updates, Shooting: Fairytale start for Manu!
Reduced to tears following her forgettable outing in her Games debut in Tokyo three years ago, Manu Bhaker is seeking to add an Olympic medal to her very excellent resume.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live Updates, Tennis: Djokovic in action!
Novak Djokovic is set to get his Paris 2024 campaign underway against Australia's Matthew Ebden.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live Updates, Tennis: Iga Advances!
Top seed Iga Swiatek qualifier for Round 2 after straight set victory over Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu. She won 6-2, 7-5 after saving multiple break points in the second set.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live Updates, Shooting: Manu Bhaker is into the final!
Shooter Manu Bhaker is into the final of the 10m Air Pistol Women's final. She finishes 3rd with an aggregate score of 580, including 27 inner-circle 10s, the most by any shooter in the qualification round.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live Updates, Shooting: Manu in control!
Manu Bhaker is in cruise control heading into the final series. 96 in the 5th round. She is one step away from securing a place in the Women's 10m air pistol final.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live Updates, Shooting: Manu Bhaker is nearly there!
Another solid round for Manu Bhaker as she hits 96 in Series 4 to keep herself in contention. She currently lies 3rd in the standings. Rhythm Sangwan is 22nd and seems down and out
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1 Live: Huge upset in Basketball!
First Game of Group A in Olympics Basketball , Australia beats Spain with 90-82 #hoopsforthoughtgr #olympics #paris2024 #australia #spain #basketball #groupa #olympicsnews #olympicsbasketball pic.twitter.com/m13XMht71M
— hoopsforthought.gr (@hoopsfthoughtgr) July 27, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Tennis Live: Iga Swiatek in action!
World no. 1 women's tennis star Iga Swiatek is in action at the Roland Garros park. She won her first set against Romania's Begu. Both players are currently tied in the second set
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live: Manu Bhaker on fire!
It just gets even better for Manu Bhaker. After two 97s, she aggregates 98 in Series 3. She has now jumped from 4th to 2nd. Positive news for India. Meanwhile, Rhythm Sangwan is trailing
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live: Manu going strong!
Manu Bhaker continues to impress. Back-to-back scores of 97 to keep herself in the hunt. Rhythm Sangwan has dropped down in the pecking order.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live: Top starts from Manu, Rhythm!
Manu Bhaker and Rhythm Sangwan score 97 each in Series 1 of Women's 10m air pistol event. Manu is currently 4th while Rhythm is 7th. Good starts for both Indians
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live: More shooting action coming up!
Manu Bhaker and Rhythm Sangwam will be in action on Women's 10m air pistol qualification round. Just like the men's round, top 8 athletes qualify for the tomorrow's final.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live: Bopanna-Sriram in action!
In Tennis, India's Rohan Bopanna and N Sriran Balaji will be in action next as they take on French pair Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in 1st round of men's doubles.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Heartbreak for India!
Sarabjot added 577 points after 60 shots, tied with Walter but the German has hit one inner-10 more than the Indian and progressed to the finals. Arjun Cheema also fails to make the cut after finishing 18th.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Sarabjot hits a perfect 100!
Sarabjot Singh with a perfect 100 in Series 4. He is now in contention to qualify for the final. Arjun, on the other hand, has falled behind in the pecking order with his 95 in this round.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Congratulations to China!
Meanwhile, China win the first gold medal of Paris Olympics 2024. They beat South Korea in the gold medal match of 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Arjun on fire!
Arjun Singh Cheema is 4th after Series 3. Scores of 96, 97, 97 for him so far. Meanwhile, Sarabjot isn't far behind, but currently out of top 10. 3 more series' to go
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Decent effort!
Arjun and Sarabjot are 10th and 15th respectively after end of Series 2. Only the top 8 qualify for the final tomorrow. There are still 4 more series' to go. Decent round for both
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Arjun, Sarabjot struggling!
Arjun and Sarabjot are currently out of the qualification zone. Only top 8 qualify for tomorrow's final. However, there plenty of shots left to be taken. All hope is not lost.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Bright start from Sarabjot!
The 10m Men's Pistol qualification round is underway. Sarabjot Singh begins with a perfect 10 and is in the qualification zone. Meanwhile, Arjun Cheema lands a 9.5 in the first attempt, but currently lies joint 15th
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: No telecast of shooting qualis!
Shooting qualification rounds are not being televised by the broadcaster. In that case, stay tuned with us for the latest updates from the shooting events. The 10m pistol round kicks off shortly. Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Cheema will be in action in the qualification round.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Balraj in action tomorrow in Rowing!
Balraj Panwar finished fourth earlier in his Heat in Men's Individual Skulls in Rowing. He missed out on direct qualification, but all hope is not lost. He will take part in the repechage round tomorrow. For the unversed, Balraj is the lone rower in the Indian contingent.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Focus on Pistol event!
Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Cheema will be up next in shooting in men's 10m air pistol qualification round. The round is expected to start at 2 PM IST.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Indians Fail To Qualify For Final
Another poor show in Series 3 sees both pairs of Indian shooters miss out on a spot in the final. The duo of Ramita and Arjun finish 6th, two places behind the qualification spot, while Elavenil and Sandeep could only secure 12th position.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Elevenil and Sandeep Placed 13th
Elevenil and Sandeep are also done with their second series. Their average reads 10.439, which places them at a lowly position of 13th.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Shooting Live Updates: Indian Duo 7th After Series 1 and 2
Ramita with
scores of 104.61 and 104.4 while Arjun fetches scores of 104.1 and 106.2 in the
first two series respectively. They are currently placed at 7th spot
in the standings, with the third series to go. Remember, only the top 4 qualify
to the next round.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Shooting action underway!
The 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event is also underway. Two Indian pairs in action in that.
Archery Ready for action : Arjun Babuta & Ramita Jindal are all set to make their mark in the 10 M Air Rifle mixed Team qualification at the Paris Olympics. #Paris2024 #Cheer4Bharat #Olympics #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/JtYo0JNz97
— diveshchaudh@ry (@diveshchaudhry8) July 27, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Balraj finishes 4th in Rowing!
Balraj Panwar finishes fourth in men's singles skulls with a timing of 7:07.11. He will now look to bounce back in the repechage round as only 3 athletes from each Heats make it to the finals directly.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: All on eyes on shooters!
We are moments away from the start of the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. The pairs of Ramita Jindal-Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan-Sandeep Singh will hope to qualify for the finals
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: More exciting action in shooting!
Plenty of Indians in action later in the day. Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Cheema will be in action Men's 10m Air Pistol Qualification. The event is expected to start at 2 PM.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Balraj in action!
Balraj Panwar will be in Heat 1 of Men's singles skulls of Rowing. Remember, first 3 in each heat qualify to Quarterfinals. Remainder to Repechages.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Shooting and Rowing action coming up!
Indian athletes will be in action, starting with shooting and rowing at 12:30 PM. Balraj Panwar will be in action in action in rowing (men's skulls singles heats). First 3 in each heat qualify to Quarterfinals. Remainder to Repechages.
Meanwhile, Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta will be in action in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Qualification. Elavenil and Sandeep is the other Indian pair in the event. Can't count them out either. Go India!
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Today's full schedule
Several Indian athletes will be opening their campaign on Day 1 of the Paris Olympics. Here's the full schedule of all the Indian events on Day 1.
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Satwik-Chirag to be in action
India's dynamic badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will play their first men's doubles match on Day 1. Tennis star Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji will also be in action today.
