On the opening day of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian badminton stars made a strong impression. In men’s doubles, Satwik sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty triumphed over the French pair Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar with a decisive 21-17, 21-14 victory. The match lasted 47 minutes and marked a promising start for the Indian duo.
In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen showcased his resilience by defeating Kevin Cordon of Guatemala in a thrilling contest. Sen secured the first game 21-8, but faced a tough challenge in the second. Despite trailing 15-19, Sen rallied to win 22-20, sealing the match in 42 minutes.
The day also saw the Indian women’s doubles pair, Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto, preparing for their upcoming match. The live coverage of the Olympics, including these performances.
Paris 2024 Olympics
In a promising start to their campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian badminton players delivered impressive performances on July 27.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India’s top medal prospects, cruised to a straight-game victory in their men’s doubles Group C opener. They defeated the French pair, Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar, with scores of 21-17 and 21-14. Their powerful play and tactical precision were evident as they overcame the hosts in just under 50 minutes.
In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen continued India’s strong showing by securing a straight-game win over Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon. Sen’s performance was particularly notable in the second game, where he came back from behind to clinch a tight 22-20 victory, adding to his first-game win of 21-8.
India’s Badminton Stars Shine at Paris 2024: Satwik-Chirag and Lakshya Sen Secure Straight-Game Wins
Later in the evening, the women’s doubles team of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa will aim to match their compatriots’ success as they face World No. 8 Kong Hee Yong and Kim So Yeong of South Korea in their Group C match.
These results underscore India’s growing strength in badminton and set a positive tone for the remainder of the competition.
Day 1 Highlights from Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Athletes Shine in Early Competitions
The first day of the Paris Olympics 2024 has been an eventful one for Indian athletes, with notable performances across various sports. Here’s a summary of the key highlights:
Badminton
Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy delivered a strong start for India in the men’s doubles badminton event. The pair won their opening match against the French team of Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar with scores of 21-17 and 21-14.
Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen also made headlines by winning his first match in the men’s singles category. After a challenging start, Sen staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon 21-8, 22-20. This victory marks Sen’s debut in the Olympics, setting a promising tone for the rest of the tournament.
Table Tennis
Harmeet Desai advanced to the second round of the men’s singles table tennis event. His performance has been commendable, giving Indian fans hope for a successful campaign in this discipline.
Shooting
In shooting, Manu Bhaker qualified for the women’s 10m pistol event with a total score of 580 from the six series, averaging 9.667 per shot. Bhaker’s performance secured her a place in the final, scheduled for July 28 at 3:30 pm IST. However, in the men’s 10m pistol event, Sarabjot Singh narrowly missed out on qualifying for the final, finishing 9th in the qualifiers, just short of the top 8 required for a medal shot.
Tennis
Rain delays affected the schedule, postponing the first-round match for Rohan Bopanna and N Balaji. They are set to compete as soon as the weather permits, and their performance will be keenly watched by Indian tennis enthusiasts.
Overall, the first day has shown promise with Indian athletes making their mark across several events. As the Olympics progress, the spotlight will continue to be on these athletes as they vie for medals and glory.
