Manu Bhaker Aims for Second Olympic Medal as Indian Teams Face Mixed Fortunes

Manu Bhaker is on track to potentially secure her second Olympic medal, teaming up with Sarabjot Singh in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition. While Bhaker shines, Indian athletes in other sports face disappointments, with notable performances in badminton and a critical draw in men's hockey.

Manu Bhaker continues to elevate India's Olympic hopes, teaming up with Sarabjot Singh to reach the bronze medal match in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition. A victory would make her the first Indian to win more than one medal in a single Olympic edition.

While Bhaker and Singh have shone, other Indian competitors faced heartbreaks. Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on a medal in the 10m air rifle men's event, finishing fourth. In women's 10m air rifle, Ramita Jindal ended her run at seventh place.

In badminton, Lakshya Sen defeated Belgium's Julien Carraggi in his group match, setting up a crucial encounter against world number three Jonatan Christie. Meanwhile, India's men's hockey team salvaged a 1-1 draw against Argentina courtesy of a last-minute goal by skipper Harmanpreet Singh.

The archers stumbled significantly, with both the men's and women's teams bowing out in their respective quarterfinal matches. In tennis, doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement from national duty following an early exit.