Lakshya Sen Leads India's Charge on Day 7 of Paris Olympics 2024

Day 7 of the Paris Olympics 2024 promises thrilling action for India with key athletes like Lakshya Sen, Manu Bhaker, and the Men's Hockey Team aiming for qualification and victories in various events across the day.

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen will feature prominently on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics 2024 as he aims to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the men's singles category on Friday. Sen advanced to the quarter-finals with a dominant 21-12, 21-6 victory over world number 13 HS Prannoy. He will face the 12th-seeded Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei at 6:30 PM IST.

Shooter Manu Bhaker, who has already won two medals in the current Olympics, will participate once more in the 25M Pistol Women Qualification (Precision) alongside Esha Singh at 12:30 AM IST. Both shooters will also compete in the 25M Pistol Women Qualification (Rapid) at 3:30 PM IST. Another shooter, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, will be aiming for success in the Skeet Men's Qualification at 1:00 PM IST.

Archers Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara are set to compete in the Recurve Mixed Team 1/8 event at 1:19 PM IST, with potential quarterfinal and semifinal matches later in the day. The Indian Men's Hockey Team will face Australia in their final Pool B fixture at 4:45 PM IST. Additionally, golfer Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will play the Men's Individual Stroke Play Round 2 at 9:00 AM IST, among other events.

(With inputs from agencies.)