India at Paris Olympics 2024: Schedule and Key Events
The Paris Olympics 2024 will be a significant event for Indian sports, showcasing the nation's talents in various disciplines. With a comprehensive schedule, Indian athletes will compete vigorously in both individual and team sports. This article explores the key events, top players, and anticipated performance of Indian athletes in Paris.
India Olympics Athletes Schedule - Paris Olympics 2024
Archery:
- Women's Individual Ranking Round (Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur) on July 25 at 1 p.m.
- Men's Individual Ranking Round (B. Dhiraj, Tarundeep Rai, Pravin Jadhav) on July 25 at 5:45 p.m.
Badminton:
- Men's Singles Group Stage (H S Prannoy, Lakshya Sen), Women's Singles Group Stage (P V Sindhu), Men's Doubles Group Stage (Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty), Women's Doubles Group Stage (Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa) on July 27 at 12 p.m. onwards
Hockey:
- Men's Group B | India v New Zealand on July 28 at 9 p.m.
- Men's Group B | India v Argentina on July 29 at 4:15 p.m.
- Men's Group B | India v Ireland on July 30 at 4:45 p.m.
- Men's Group B | India v Belgium on August 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Shooting:
- 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team qualification (Sandeep Singh, Arjun Babuta, Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita Jindal) on July 27 at 12:30 p.m.
- 10m Air Pistol Men's qualification (Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Cheema) on July 27 at 2 p.m.
- 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Medal Rounds (Subject to qualification) on July 27 at 2 p.m.
Athletics:
- Men's 20km Race Walk (Akshdeep Singh, Vikas Singh, Paramjeet Bisht) on August 1 at 11 a.m. onwards
- Women's 20km Race Walk (Priyanka Goswami) on August 1 at 12:50 p.m. onwards
Top Olympics Indian Players to Watch
Athletics
- Neeraj Chopra: The javelin thrower and Tokyo 2020 gold medalist is a strong contender for another medal.
- Hima Das: Known as the "Dhing Express," she will compete in the 200m and 400m events.
Badminton
- P.V. Sindhu: The former world champion and Olympic silver medalist is expected to be a major contender.
Shooting
- Manu Bhaker: A leading figure in shooting, known for her success in World Cups and World Championships.
- Saurabh Chaudhary: Another top shooter, specializing in the 10m air pistol event.
Hockey
- Harmanpreet Singh: Captain of the men's hockey team, instrumental in recent successes.
- Rani Rampal: A key player for the women’s team, known for her leadership and scoring ability.
Expectations in Team Events
Hockey
- Men’s Team: After a historic bronze in Tokyo, the Indian men's hockey team aims for a podium finish. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, the team looks promising.
- Women’s Team: The women’s team, which narrowly missed a medal in Tokyo, hopes to build on their performance and push for a medal.
Current Performance and Achievements
India has won two bronze medals so far at the Paris 2024 Olympics:
- Manu Bhaker created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at a single Olympics. She teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to clinch the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
- Lovlina Borgohain added another bronze to India's tally in boxing. The Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist advanced to the semifinals of the women's 75kg event before losing, securing her second consecutive Olympic medal.
With these two bronze medals, India currently ranks 33rd in the overall medal standings at the Paris Olympics. The nation will be hoping to build on this start and surpass its previous best tally of seven medals from Tokyo 2020.
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The Paris Olympics 2024 offer a significant opportunity for Indian athletes to showcase their skills on a global stage. With a strong lineup of key events and a pool of talented players, India is poised to make a substantial impact. The nation's hopes are pinned on both individual stars and team performances, with the expectation of securing multiple medals and continuing the momentum from previous Olympics.
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