India’s Day 9 at the Paris Olympics is packed with crucial matches and exciting events. The men’s hockey team is set to clash with Great Britain in the quarterfinals, aiming for a victory to advance in the tournament. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen is on the verge of history as he battles Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the men’s singles semifinals. If victorious, Sen will become the first Indian male shuttler to reach the Olympic final.
The day also features other Indian athletes in various disciplines. In golf, Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will compete in the Men’s Individual Stroke Play Round 4. Shooting enthusiasts will have their eyes on Vijayveer Sidhu and Anish in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Qualification, spanning across two stages. Parul Chaudhary will represent India in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 2, while Jeswin Aldrin will take part in the Men’s Long Jump Qualification.
In the boxing ring, Lovlina Borgohain will face Li Qian of China in the Women’s 75kg Quarterfinals. Sailing fans will follow Vishnu Saravanan in the Men’s Dinghy Race 7 and 8, while Nethra Kumanan competes in the Women’s Dinghy Race 7 and 8. Finally, Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon will have their chance in the Women’s Skeet Final, should they qualify.
