India’s shooters failed to hit the mark and the country suffered heartbreak in badminton as well on Tuesday, but day 5 of the Tokyo Olympics was salvaged by wins in boxing and hockey.
Considered India’s best bet for a podium finish, the duo of Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker caved in under pressure and failed to qualify for the final of the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
They finished seventh in the second phase of qualification.
The other Indian team, Abhishek Verma and Yashaswini Singh Deswal, failed to clear qualification 1 and finished in the 17th
Considered India’s best bet for a podium finish, the duo of Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker caved in under pressure and failed to qualify for the final of the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
They finished seventh in the second phase of qualification.
The other Indian team, Abhishek Verma and Yashaswini Singh Deswal, failed to clear qualification 1 and finished in the 17th