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Day 3 of the Paris Olympics 2024 promises a continuation of the thrilling medal chase for India, with the spotlight firmly on shooting. Following Manu Bhaker's historic bronze on Sunday, hopes are high for Ramita Jindal in the women's 10m air rifle final. Jindal, who secured fifth place in the qualification round, will strive for India's second medal in Paris, seeking to solidify her position as a rising star in the sport. Later, Arjun Babuta will step into the spotlight in the men's 10m air rifle final, aiming to add another medal to India's tally.
Beyond the medal rounds, Indian shooters will be actively involved in the qualification stages as well. Two mixed 10m air pistol teams – consisting of Sarabjot Singh, Manu Bhaker, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Rhythm Sangwan – will compete for a spot in the finals. Meanwhile, Prithviraj Tondaiman will be participating in the qualification round of men's trap, hoping to secure a place in the subsequent stages.
The action extends beyond shooting, with India's badminton team poised to make their mark. In the men's doubles group stage, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel of Germany, aiming for a strong start to their tournament. Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto will be looking to bounce back from their opening defeat, facing Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida of Japan in their women's doubles group stage match.
Lakshya Sen, whose initial win over Kevin Cordon was deleted due to Cordon's withdrawal from the Games due to injury, will need to refocus and secure a victory in his second group match. He will be facing Julien Carraggi of Belgium in this crucial contest. Meanwhile, the men's hockey team will face a tough challenge against Argentina, with the match potentially turning into a nail-biting thriller.
As the day progresses, archery will provide another avenue for Indian athletes to showcase their prowess. The men's team of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Pravin Jadhav will compete in the quarterfinals. A victory in the quarterfinal would set them up for the semifinal and potential medal matches, all scheduled for the same day. In the women's singles, Sreeja Akula, who impressed in the round of 64, will face Jian Zeng of Singapore in the round of 32.
India enters Day 3 with a single bronze medal, a testament to the dedication and talent of its athletes. With several medal opportunities on the horizon, Day 3 promises to be a thrilling spectacle for Indian sports enthusiasts, as they eagerly await the next chapter in India's Olympic journey.