Paris Olympics 2024 highlights, Day 1: IND def NZ 3-2 in hockey; Satwik-Chirag wins vs FRA

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: India defeated New Zealand in hockey 3-2 to start their campaign. In Badminton Satwik-Chirag secures comfortable win against France. Catch Paris 2024 highlights here

1:02 PM

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ramita and Arjun fail to qualify for finals

10m air rifle mixed team qualification

After his third series, Arjun is finished, and Ramita needs two 10.7 to be in the running.

 

However, Ramita receives a 10.3 and 10.2 to wrap out her series.

 

They do not go to the finals and come in sixth in the qualification round.

1:00 PM

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Ramita and Arjun move up to fifth spot

With just five more shots left, Ramita and Arjun have moved up to fifth spot.

(Photo: Screegrab from Paris 2024 official website)

12:55 PM

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Sandeep and Elevenil complete second series

Sandeep and Elevenil have completed their second series. With a current average of 10.439, they rank 13th. 

 

Arjun completes his 20 shots, earning a 106.2 overall—a fantastic series for him. Ramita still has two shots remaining. Right now, this combination is ranked eighth.

To qualify for the medal match, the teams have to be in TOP 4. 

12:46 PM

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Balraj Panwar finishes fourth in men's single sculls heats

Balraj Panwar finishes fourth, into repechage round

Balraj Panwar of India clocks 7:07.11 seconds to get fourth in the men's single sculls heats. He will make it to the replay round tomorrow even if he hasn't guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinal.

 

Fun fact: Balraj is the only rower from India represented in Paris, having only started four years ago! He had qualified for the Olympics earlier this year by winning bronze at the Asian and Oceanian Rowing Olympic Qualification Regatta in South Korea. He had just lost out on a bronze medal at the Asian Games. 

12:32 PM

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Indian shooters in action

10m air rifle mixed team qualification	Sandeep Singh/Elavenil Valarivan, Arjun Babuta/Ramita Jindal
10m air pistol men's qualification	Arjun Singh Cheema and Sarabjot Singh

India shooters in action (10m air rifle mixed team event).

Photo: Screengrab from Paris 2024 official website

12:11 PM

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: India's shooting event to begin at 12:30 PM IST

SHOOTING
10m air rifle mixed team qualification	Sandeep Singh/Elavenil Valarivan, Arjun Babuta/Ramita Jindal	12:30pm IST
10m air pistol men's qualification	Arjun Singh Cheema and Sarabjot Singh	2pm IST
10m air pistole women's qualification	Manu Bhaker and Rhythm Sangwan	4pm IST

11:58 AM

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: All you need to know about India shooting contingent

India have a second-largest contingent for the shooting discipline. On Day 1 of 2024 Olympics, shooters can win a medal for India. The other Indian sporting events are group matches. Will Indian shooters shed the horrors of previous two Olympics and win a medal for the country since 2012 London Games? Only the time will tell.

TAP HERE TO KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT INDIA SHOOTING CONTINGENT

11:54 AM

Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Medal events to begin in few hours

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Paris Olympics Day 1 events. Indian shooters have a chance to open the country's medal tally account on the first day itself.