Indian Athletes Excel at the Olympics: Bhaker and Sen Shine

Indian athletes displayed remarkable performances at the ongoing Olympics. Manu Bhaker is set to achieve a historic feat in shooting, while Lakshya Sen advanced to the semifinals in badminton. The hockey team ended a 52-year jinx, and Shubhankar Sharma showed steady progress in golf. However, some athletes faced disappointments in archery, shooting, judo, and rowing.

Indian athletes exhibited outstanding performances at the ongoing Olympics. Manu Bhaker positioned herself for a historic third consecutive medal, excelling in the 25m sports pistol competition with an impressive 590 score in the qualifications. The young shooter from Jhajjar, Haryana, is already a double bronze medalist in 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team events.

Meanwhile, badminton player Lakshya Sen advanced to the semifinals, defeating Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in a thrilling match. The win marks uncharted territory for a male Indian badminton player.

In hockey, the Indian team broke a 52-year jinx by defeating Australia 3-2, securing a significant victory. However, there were setbacks as the archery team missed a medal, and athletes in shooting, judo, and rowing faced tough challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)