India's Olympic Day 5: Key Matches and Events

New Delhi: As the Olympic Games continue, India’s athletes are gearing up for another thrilling day. After securing two bronze medals in shooting, the focus now shifts to badminton, boxing, and archery, where several key matches and events are scheduled.

Badminton Highlights:

PV Sindhu will compete in the women’s singles group stage against Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba at 12:50 PM IST. The two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu is expected to advance further in the tournament.
Lakshya Sen will face Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in a crucial group stage match at 1:40 PM IST. This match is vital for Sen as he aims to progress to the knockout rounds.
HS Prannoy will take on Vietnam’s Duc Phat Le in the men’s singles group stage at 11:00 PM IST. A win here will bring Prannoy closer to securing a quarterfinal spot.

Boxing and Table Tennis Events:

Lovlina Borgohain, the bronze medallist from the Tokyo Olympics, will begin her campaign in the women’s 75kg category against Sunniya Hofstad in the Round of 16 at 3:50 PM IST.
Manika Batra will compete in the women’s singles Round of 16 at 6:00 PM IST. Batra has already made history by reaching this stage, becoming the first Indian table tennis player to do so.
Sreeja Akula will compete in the women’s singles Round of 32 at 2:20 PM IST, aiming to make a significant impact in her Olympic debut.

Shooting and Archery:

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale will participate in the qualification round of the men’s 50m rifle 3-positions at 12:30 PM IST. They hope to add to India’s medal tally following the success of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh.
Shreyasi Singh and Rajeshwari Kumari will continue their efforts in the trap shooting qualification, starting at 12:30 PM IST.
Deepika Kumari will compete in the women’s individual 1/32 elimination round against Estonia’s Reena Parnat at 3:56 PM IST.
Tarundeep Rai will face Tom Hall from Great Britain in the men’s individual 1/32 elimination round at 9:15 PM IST.

Other Events:

Balraj Panwar will race in the men’s single sculls semifinals (C/D) in rowing at 1:24 PM IST.
Anush Agarwalla will participate in the dressage individual Grand Prix Day 2 in equestrian at 1:30 PM IST.
Nishant Dev will compete in the men’s 71kg boxing Round of 16 against Ecuador’s Jose Gabriel Rodriguez Tenorio at 12:18 AM IST (August 1).

With a packed schedule and many significant matches, Day 5 promises to be an exciting day for Indian fans and athletes alike, as they strive to deliver their best performances.