The Paris Olympics have reached Day 8, and India is in the grip of hockey fever. After their first victory over Australia since 1972 in the men’s hockey competition, skipper Harmanpreet Singh has promised the nation a gold medal. The team’s historic 3-2 win has fueled the nation’s hopes.
Meanwhile, India’s archers Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur will resume their journey in the Round of 16 matches of the women’s individual competition, aiming to create history. India is still waiting for its first Olympic medal in archery.
Shooting sensation Manu Bhaker is on the cusp of history. She will compete in the women’s 25m Pistol final, having qualified in second place yesterday. A victory today would make her the first Indian to win three medals in a single edition of the Olympics. She has already secured two bronze medals, one in the women’s 10m air pistol event and another in the air pistol mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.
In other news, France’s men’s football team advanced to the semifinals with a controversial 1-0 win against Argentina. The match ended with unsavory scenes as players and staff from both sides clashed on the pitch, and the confrontations continued in the tunnel.
Stay tuned for live updates from the Paris Olympics as the action unfolds.
