India’s Olympic Day 5 Schedule: Key Matches and Events
New Delhi: As the Olympic Games continue, India’s athletes are gearing up for another action-packed day. After securing two bronze medals in shooting, India is set to see prominent performances from stars in various sports including badminton, boxing, and archery.
Badminton Highlights:
- PV Sindhu will compete in the women’s singles group stage against Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba at 12:50 PM IST. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, is a strong contender and will be looking to advance further in the tournament.
- Lakshya Sen will face Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in a crucial group stage match at 1:40 PM IST. This game is pivotal for Sen as he aims to progress to the knockout rounds.
- HS Prannoy will take on Vietnam’s Duc Phat Le in the men’s singles group stage at 11:00 PM IST. A win here will bring Prannoy closer to securing a quarterfinal spot.
Boxing and Table Tennis:
- Lovlina Borgohain, the bronze medallist from the Tokyo Olympics, begins her campaign in the women’s 75kg category against Sunniya Hofstad in the Round of 16 at 3:50 PM IST.
- Manika Batra will be in action in the women’s singles round of 16 at 6:00 PM IST. She has already made history as the first Indian table tennis player to reach this stage.
- Sreeja Akula will compete in the women’s singles round of 32 at 2:20 PM IST, looking to make a mark in her Olympic debut.
Shooting Events:
- Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale will participate in the qualification round of the men’s 50m rifle 3-positions at 12:30 PM IST. They aim to add to India’s medal tally after the success of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh.
- Shreyasi Singh and Rajeshwari Kumari will continue their efforts in the trap shooting qualification, starting at 12:30 PM IST.
Archery:
- Deepika Kumari will compete in the women’s individual 1/32 elimination round against Reena Parnat from Estonia at 3:56 PM IST.
- Tarundeep Rai will face Tom Hall from Great Britain in the men’s individual 1/32 elimination round at 9:15 PM IST.
Other Events:
- Balraj Panwar will race in the men’s single sculls semifinals (C/D) in rowing at 1:24 PM IST.
- Anush Agarwalla will participate in the dressage individual grand prix day 2 in equestrian at 1:30 PM IST.
- Nishant Dev will compete in the men’s 71kg boxing round of 16 against Ecuador’s Jose Gabriel Rodriguez Tenorio at 12:18 AM IST (August 1).
With a packed schedule and many key matches, Day 5 promises to be exciting for Indian fans and athletes alike.
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