Paris Olympics 2024: Indian contingent eyes 5 medals on Super Monday at Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: The Indian contingent is gearing up for a pivotal day at the Paris Olympic 2024. After shooter Manu Bhaker clinched a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol final, marking India’s first medal in Paris, hopes are high for further successes on Super Monday. Manu Bhaker, who earlier faced disappointment at the Tokyo Games due to a pistol malfunction, will compete again on Monday in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event. She aims to secure another medal for India. Additionally, shooters Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta will compete in their respective 10m Air Rifle finals.

Currently, India has one medal, but there is potential to add five more today. Here’s a breakdown of the events to watch:

Shooting: 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event (Potential for 2 Medals)

Two pairs, Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh and Rhythm Sangwan-Arjun Cheema Singh, will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team qualification event. The top four teams from the qualification stage will advance to the medal rounds. The qualification round starts at 12:45 PM IST.

Shooting: 10m Air Rifle Women’s Final (Potential for 1 Medal)

Ramita Jindal, who finished 5th in the qualification round, will compete in the 10m air rifle women’s final starting at 1:00 PM IST.

Shooting: 10m Air Rifle Men’s Final (Potential for 1 Medal)

Arjun Babuta, having finished 7th in the qualification round, will aim for a podium finish in the men’s 10m air rifle final. The medal match begins at 3:30 PM IST.

Archery: Men’s Team Event (Potential for 1 Medal)

The Indian men’s archery team, featuring Dhiraj Bommadevara, Pravin Jadhav, and Tarundeep Rai, will compete against either Colombia or Turkey in the quarterfinals. A victory would secure them a place in the medal rounds. The match starts at 5:45 PM IST.

India’s performance on Super Monday could significantly bolster their medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024.