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22:26 Lakshya Sen creates history; storms into semis
In a monumental achievement for Indian badminton, Lakshya Sen has stormed into the semifinals of the Paris Olympics.
This historic win marks the first time an Indian male shuttler has reached the Olympic semifinals.
The nation is ecstatic as they witness the rise of a new badminton superstar.
A dominant display in the final game sees Lakshya Sen secure a comprehensive 21-12 victory, booking his place in the semifinals.
The Indian shuttler's power and precision proved too much for Chou Tien-chen, as he showcased his exceptional talent on the biggest stage.
22:16 Lakshya Sen takes control in decider
Lakshya Sen has made a strong start to the third and deciding game, establishing a 4-point lead over Chou Tien-chen at the mid-game interval.
The Indian shuttler's aggressive play and net play have been impressive so far. 11-7 Sen leads.
Chou will need to significantly improve his performance to turn the match around.
22:03 Lakshya levels the match
Lakshya Sen has made a strong start to the second game, showcasing his attacking prowess.
However, Chou Tien-chen has managed to claw his way back into the match and is keeping the Indian shuttler on his toes. The game is finely poised with both players eager to gain a decisive advantage.
A controversial challenge decision has added to the tension on court, with Lakshya visibly upset over the lack of clarity.
Despite the disruption, the Indian has managed to regain parity and leads 11-10 at the mid-game interval.
A determined Lakshya Sen has bounced back strongly to win the second game 21-15.
The Indian shuttler displayed exceptional skill and resilience to overcome a mid-game deficit and clinch the game with six consecutive points.
The match is now evenly poised, with both players eager to secure victory in the deciding third game.
21:43 Lakshya Sen loses first game
Lakshya Sen is set for a challenging quarterfinal clash against Chou Tien-chen.
The Taiwanese shuttler holds a 3-1 head-to-head record over Lakshya and is coming off a strong win against Kodai Naraoka.
While Lakshya's confidence is high after defeating HS Prannoy and Jonatan Christie, he will need to be at his best to overcome the experienced Chou.
Lakshya Sen is locked in a tight battle with Chou Tien-chen.
The Indian shuttler has shown glimpses of brilliance but has also made some uncharacteristic errors.
Chou, on the other hand, has been consistent and leads 11-9 at the mid-game interval.
The Indian shuttler fought hard but ultimately succumbed to the experience and consistency of Chou Tien-chen. The Taiwanese player's composure in crunch time proved decisive, as he clinched the first game 21-19.
Lakshya will need to regroup quickly and elevate his game to stay in contention.
20:27 Lakshya Sen takes on Chou Tien-Chen in quarters
India's badminton hope, Lakshya Sen, is set to face a stern test as he takes on Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien-chen in the quarterfinals of the men's singles event at the Paris Olympics.
The match is scheduled to begin at 9:05 PM IST.
20:16 India's archery dream ends in heartbreak
Another near-miss for India.
The archery duo of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara have agonizingly finished fourth at the Paris Olympics, losing the bronze medal match 2-6 to the USA.
While this outcome is undoubtedly disappointing, it's crucial to recognise the historic nature of their campaign.
Ankita and Dhiraj are the first Indian archers to ever reach the Olympic medal rounds, a feat that should not be overshadowed by the final result.
20:11 India lose archery bronze medal match
India's quest for bronze has gotten off to a tough start.
The American duo of Casey Kaufhold and Brady Ellison have edged past Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat to take a 2-0 lead after the first set.
India trail 0-4
A score of 38-37 in favour of the USA puts India in a challenging position.
A disappointing second set for India.
Despite Dhiraj's consistent performance, Ankita's struggles have put India in a difficult position. The USA has extended their lead to 4-0 with a commanding performance.
India faces an uphill battle to clinch the bronze medal.
India fight back
A much-needed resurgence from India! The duo has managed to win the third set with a score of 38-33, reducing the deficit to 4-2.
While the task ahead is daunting, India has shown glimpses of their potential and will look to carry this momentum into the final set.
Despite a valiant effort in the third set, India's challenge for the bronze medal has come to an end.
The American duo of Brady Ellison and Casey Kaufhold proved too strong, securing a 6-2 victory.
Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat will return home with their heads held high, having made history by reaching the semifinals of the mixed team archery event.
19:19 India to fight for bronze after loss to South Korea
A strong start from the Indian duo! Ankita and Dhiraj have opened up a 2-0 lead after a thrilling first set.
Dhiraj's perfect 10 in the final arrow proved to be the difference as India edged past South Korea with a score of 38-36.
The crowd is on their feet as India looks to pull off a major upset.
South Korea level the match
A dominant second set from the South Koreans sees them level the match at 2-2.
Kim and Lim were flawless, while India struggled to match their consistency.
The pressure is now on the Indian duo to respond in the next set.
South Korea take the lead
A dominant third set from the South Korean duo has given them a 4-2 lead.
Kim and Lim have been clinical, while India has struggled to maintain their earlier momentum.
The pressure is mounting on Dhiraj and Ankita as they face a must-win situation in the final set.
Heartbreak for India
A valiant effort from the Indian duo, but South Korea's dominance proved too strong. With a final score of 39-38, the Koreans secure their spot in the gold medal match.
India will now compete for the bronze medal at 7:54 PM.
19:01 India face South Korea in archery semis
The Indian duo of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat face a formidable challenge in their semifinal matchup against South Korea's Kim Woojin and Lim Sihyeon.
Kim, a three-time Olympic gold medalist is a legend of the sport. His young partner, Lim, is already an Olympic champion herself.
India will need to be at their absolute best to upset the heavily favoured South Korean pair.
18:53 What a turnaround!
On Thursday, India's Olympic hopes seemed to be fading as several of our top medal contenders faced early exits. On Friday, the narrative has dramatically shifted.
Manu Bhaker has etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian shooter to reach three Olympic finals.
The archery team has also made history by advancing to the semifinals for the first time ever.
And to cap it all off, the Indian hockey team stunned the world by defeating Australia, ending a 52-year drought.
18:40 Carlos Alcaraz dominates to reach final!
The young Spanish sensation, Carlos Alcaraz, has showcased his incredible talent once again by securing a dominant 6-1, 6-1 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime.
This win propels Alcaraz into the men's singles final, where he will face either Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti on August 4. Auger-Aliassime will now compete for the bronze medal.
18:28 Hockey: India STUN Australia
Sreejesh continues his stellar performance with another crucial save early in the third quarter.
India capitalises on the momentum as Mandeep wins a penalty corner. Harmanpreet's initial shot is saved, but a successful video referral awards India a penalty stroke.
The Indian captain makes no mistake, converting the stroke to give India a comfortable 3-1 lead.
India continues to dominate proceedings in the third quarter. Abhishek had a golden opportunity to extend the lead but was denied by a brilliant save from Charter. Australia have struggled to create clear-cut chances, largely due to India's resolute defending.
A late penalty corner for Australia was wasted as Ockenden couldn't connect with the rebound. India goes into the final quarter with a comfortable 3-1 lead.
A disallowed goal and a subsequent penalty stroke have swung the momentum in Australia's favour.
Ogilvie's shot was initially saved by Rohidas' foot, but Govers made no mistake from the spot.
The score is now 3-2, with Australia breathing down India's neck.
India has managed to withstand a frantic Australian assault in the dying seconds of the match. However, the drama is far from over as Australia has opted for a video referral.
18:01 India storm into mixed archery semis!
The Indian duo of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat have started their quarterfinal match against Spain with a strong performance.
They've clinched the first set with a score of 38-37, putting them in a great position to advance to the semifinals.
Both India and Spain fought tooth and nail in the second set, resulting in a 38-38 tie.
This means India maintains their lead with a 3-1 advantage heading into the next set.
Spain has levelled the match after winning a closely contested third set. The scores are now tied 3-3, setting up a dramatic showdown in the final set.
A thrilling victory for India!
Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat have secured their spot in the semifinals with a hard-fought 5-3 win over Spain.
Their consistency and composure under pressure proved to be decisive.
17:27 India goes into halftime with 2-1 lead
What a start for India! A brilliant save by Sreejesh to deny Australia from a penalty corner, followed by a stunning strike from Abhishek to give India the lead in the 12th minute.
The crowd must be going wild!
India doubles their lead!
Harmanpreet Singh makes no mistake from the penalty corner, firing a powerful shot into the back of the net. India is in complete control with a 2-0 lead in the 14th minute.
A relentless Australian attack finally breaks through India's defense. 2-1
A penalty corner for the Kookaburras is saved brilliantly by Sreejesh, but Craig is on hand to tap in the rebound.
Harmanpreet's penalty corner shot was well saved by Charter, denying India a chance to extend their lead. Australia managed a counter-attack through Craig, but Sreejesh was equal to the task.
India goes into halftime with a slender 2-1 lead.
17:10 Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final
Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker has qualified for the 25m pistol final in second place with an impressive score of 590-24x. The young star continues her stellar performance and is poised to challenge for the gold.
Hungary's Veronika Major made history by equaling the Olympic Qualification Record with a stunning score of 592.
Bhaker's final showdown will be on Saturday at 1 PM.
Meanwhile, Esha Singh's campaign comes to an end as she finishes in 18th place.
15:52 Esha finishes 15th in rapid
Esha Singh has made a blistering start to the rapid fire round with four perfect tens, propelling her into the top eight. However, a nine on her fifth shot has slowed her momentum.
Vietnam's Trinh Thu Vinh has set a high bar with a perfect 100 in her first series. Esha finishes her first series with a strong 97 but finds herself in 10th place.
A shaky start to the second series sees Esha at 48 after five shots, plummeting her to 15th position. She'll need a miraculous comeback to salvage her chances of reaching the final.
Esha concludes her second series with a score of 96, solidifying her position at 14th.
Esha Singh's campaign at the 25m pistol event has come to an end. A final series score of 97 leaves her in 15th place overall with an average of 9.683.
The focus now shifts to Manu Bhaker as she takes aim to secure a spot in the final.
15:41 Rower Panwar's campaign ends
Indian rower Balraj Panwar has concluded his Olympic journey with a 23rd-place finish in the men's single sculls.
Despite finishing fifth in the Final D, Panwar's overall performance is commendable considering he only began rowing four years ago.
Reaching the quarterfinals in his debut Olympics is a significant achievement.
15:22 Manu Bhaker finishes 3rd after precision
Manu finishes the first precision series with a bang! Five perfect tens give her a total of 97 points, placing her in 12th position.
With two more precision series to go, she has 200 more shots to climb up the leaderboard.
A superb second series of 98 puts her in seventh place for now. The intense competition has pushed Esha out of the top eight.
Manu starts her final series with a perfect ten.
Manu is sensational!
Five consecutive perfect tens have propelled her into second place. This is an incredible performance.
She's just nailed another ten, leaving her with four shots remaining in the precision stage. This is a phenomenal performance!
A near-perfect final series of 99 points has propelled Manu Bhaker to third place after the precision stage.
She has secured a strong position heading into the rapid fire round.
The rapid fire stage of the shooting competition is set to start at 3:30 PM IST with Esha representing India in the first relay.
Manu Bhaker will follow in the second relay, which is scheduled to begin at 4:45 PM IST.
Only the top eight shooters after the rapid fire stage will advance to the final.
14:21 India to face Spain in archery quarters
India's path to the semifinals has been confirmed. They will face Spain in the quarterfinals.
Spain secured their spot after defeating China.
The match is set to begin at 5:45 PM IST.
14:17 Tulika loses in 32 seconds!
Cuban judo legend Idalys Ortiz made a swift end to Tulika Maan's Olympic journey, securing victory in a mere 32 seconds with an ippon.
The Indian judoka appeared to sustain an injury during the match, requiring extended medical attention before cautiously exiting the mat.
There's a glimmer of hope for Maan as she could potentially re-enter the competition through repechage if Ortiz advances to the final.
14:09 Tulika Maan faces judo legend
India's sole representative in Judo, Tulika Maan, is currently locked in a fierce battle against Cuban legend Idalys Ortiz.
This is Ortiz's fifth Olympic campaign, and her resume boasts a formidable collection of medals: bronze in 2008, gold in 2012, and silver in both 2016 and 2021.
14:08 Indian archers book quarters berth
Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara will represent India in the mixed team round of 16 archery match against Indonesia.
The duo will face Diananda Choirunsima and Arif Pangestu at 1.20 PM IST.
Ankita and Dhiraj, both coming off singles defeats, are eager to turn things around in the mixed doubles.
The Indian duo made a strong start, clinching the first set 2-0 against Indonesia's Choirunisa and Pangestu.
The match was evenly poised after two attempts, but a pair of eights in the final round swung the set in India's favour.
India's Ankita and Dhiraj split the points in the second set, but it's enough to extend their lead.
The Indian pair needed a perfect 10 from Dhiraj in the final attempt to overtake Indonesia, but a 9 had to suffice.
This gives India a 3-1 advantage.
The Indian pair grab an early advantage with an inner ten from Ankita, followed by a nine from Dhiraj.
With two nines needed to clinch the match, Ankita delivers another perfect ten, and Dhiraj secures the final point with a nine.
India triumph 5-1, booking their place in the quarterfinals.
India will face either Spain or China in the quarterfinals for a place in the semifinals.
13:23 Esha moves up to 3rd in qualification!
Esha Singh has made a promising beginning in the Women's 25m Pistol precision qualification, securing 38 out of 40 points in her first four shots.
Esha Singh's qualification round has taken a tough turn. Another nine on her fifth shot has dropped her to 17th place among the 20 shooters who have completed five shots.
The Indian shooter will need a strong recovery to climb the leaderboard.
Esha Singh has concluded her first precision series with a score of 95, placing her in 12th position in the field of 20 shooters.
To improve her chances of advancing, she'll need to significantly elevate her performance in the remaining rounds of qualification.
She's currently at 48 out of 50 in her second precision series, which places her provisionally in 13th position.
Esha concluded the second series with a score of 96, bringing her total to 191. She is currently in 13th place, trailing the leader by four points.
Esha's third series is nothing short of spectacular. A perfect five-shot run propels her into sixth place. But the drama doesn't end there. In a breathtaking finale, she nails a perfect 100 in Precision to surge to third place in Relay 1. Her final tally: an impressive 291-6x.
Manu Bhaker will join the competition shortly.
12:55 Women's 25m Pistol Qualification Format
The Women's 25m Pistol qualification consists of two stages:
Precision Stage
Shooters have 10 minutes to fire 10 shots.
This process is repeated for a total of three series, resulting in 30 precision shots.
Rapid Fire Stage
Shooters compete in six series of five shots each.
The target is only visible for three seconds per shot, demanding quick reflexes and accuracy.
After both stages, the top eight shooters advance to the final.
12:27 Manu, Esha in action now!
Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker are set to represent India in the Women's 25m Pistol event.
Singh will be on firing point 10, while Bhaker takes aim from lane 25.
12:26 Men's skeet event delayed
There's a change of plans for India's Anantjeet Singh Naruka.
His Men's Skeet event has been rescheduled and will start 30 minutes later than planned.
Stay tuned for the updated schedule!
12:17 Can Manu Bhaker win a third medal?
Hello and welcome to the coverage of the Paris Olympics on Friday.
Shooting sensation Manu Bhaker is on the cusp of history.
The young star, already a two-time bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, will compete in the women's 25m pistol qualification event.
A strong performance could set her up for a historic third medal, an unprecedented feat for an Indian athlete.
It's certainly a possibility, and India is eagerly rooting for her.
Joining her in the competition is teammate Esha Singh.
11:51 What you need to know right now
US gymnast Simone Biles sealed her comeback with her sixth Olympic gold medal in front of a euphoric crowd at the Paris Games on Thursday.
Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew from the Paris Olympics mid-fight after receiving a series of heavy blows from an Algerian opponent who last year failed a gender eligibility test at the World Championships.
On the red clay of Roland Garros, Britain's Andy Murray bid farewell to tennis.
Here's what you need to know about the Olympics on Thursday.
COMEBACK QUEEN
Simone Biles won her second gold medal of the Paris Summer Games, delivering an electrifying performance to triumph over her Brazilian rival Rebeca Andrade and cap a stunning comeback.
Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all-time, withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics to prioritise her mental health after suffering from the "twisties".
MURRAY BOWS OUT
Andy Murray's illustrious career finally came to an end as he and doubles partner Dan Evans were defeated 6-2 6-4 by American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros.
The 37-year-old Scot, regarded as one of Britain's greatest sportsmen after twice winning Wimbledon and reaching world number one, announced before the Games that he would retire once it was over.
GENDER DEBATE
Italian welterweight Carini could be heard saying "it's not right" moments after she pulled out of her round of 16 fight and the umpire prepared to announce Algeria's Imane Khelif as the winner.
At the 2023 World Championships, Khelif was disqualified after failing International Boxing Association eligibility rules that prevent athletes with male XY chromosomes competing in women's events.
The International Olympic Committee allowed the Algerian to fight in Paris, fuelling a gender debate.
SWIATEK OUT
Iga Swiatek will have to wait four more years to try and win an Olympic gold medal after the Polish top seed was shocked by China's Zheng Qinwen in the tennis semi-finals.
MAYER INJURED
World record holder Kevin Mayer of France has been ruled out of the decathlon with a thigh injury, the French Olympic Committee said.
The twice Olympic silver medallist picked up the injury as he fell heavily during the 110 metres hurdles leg of a triathlon event at the Paris Diamond League last month.
TABLE TENNIS THRILLER
French teenager Felix Lebrun survived a seven-game nail-biter to earn a place in the men's table tennis singles semi-finals.
BASKETBALL
Reigning champions the United States crashed to a third straight defeat in the women's 3x3 basketball pool stage, going down 17-15 to Australia.
JUDO CHAMPION ALSO EXITS
Japan's Aaron Wolf relinquished his Olympic under-100kg crown after losing in early judo action on Thursday, while Germany's Anna-Maria Wagner scrapped her way into the women's under-78kg semi-finals.
MARVELLOUS MARCHAND
France's Olympic star Leon Marchand won an unprecedented two finals on the same night in the pool on Wednesday, securing his status as France's face of the Games.
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