Lakshya Sen Eyes Olympic Bronze in Paris Clash Against Lee Zii Jia

India's shuttler Lakshya Sen aims for a bronze medal in men's singles at the Paris Olympics against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia after losing to Victor Axelsen. Other Indian athletes will participate in various events throughout the day, including table tennis, athletics, sailing, and shooting competitions.

India's star shuttler Lakshya Sen will aim for a bronze medal as he faces off against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the men's singles competition at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Monday. Sen was defeated by reigning Olympic champion Victor Axelsen in the semifinals of the men's singles competition on Sunday, losing the match 20-22, 14-21.

Following this loss, Lakshya Sen will compete for a bronze medal against Lee Zii Jia at 6 PM IST. In shooting, Anant Jeet Singh and Maheshwari Chauhan will participate in the Skeet Mixed Team Qualification at 12:30 PM IST. If they advance, their final match will be at 6:30 PM IST.

Table tennis players Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, and Archana Kamath will compete in the Round of 16 of the Women's Team event at 1:30 PM IST. Later, at 3:25 PM IST, athlete Kiran Pahal will participate in Round 1 of the Women's 400 Metre race.

Sailors Nethra Kumanan (Women's Dinghy ILCA 6) and Vishnu Saravanan (Men's Dinghy ILCA 7) will race at 3:45 PM IST and 6:10 PM IST, respectively. Wrestler Nisha will compete in the Round of 16 of the Women's Freestyle 68 KG category at 6:30 PM IST. If successful, her quarterfinal will be at 7:50 PM IST and her semifinal at 1:10 AM (August 6).

Athlete Avinash Sable will be in action at 10:34 PM IST in Round 1 of the Men's 3000 Metre Steeplechase. (ANI)