Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Live Updates: Manika Batra Knocked out, Tarundeep Rai in action

Day 5 of the Paris Olympics promises to be pivotal for India, shifting focus to badminton and boxing after a successful shooting performance. With two bronze medals already secured, hopes are high for deep runs from Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu in badminton. Lakshya faces a crucial do-or-die match against Jonatan Christie, with a potential clash against HS Pranoy awaiting. Meanwhile, Lovlina Borgohain fights in the R16 of boxing, while Nishant Dev represents India's last hope in men's boxing. The women's trap shooters also have a crucial day, with potential finals at 7 PM IST.

Stay Informed With The Latest India At Paris Olympics 2024 Day 4 Updates :  

• Manika Batra crashes out

India's Manika Batra crashes out after a spirited battle in the Paris Olympics Round of 16. She had taken the lead in the majority of the games but ended up getting outclassed by the Japanese No. 8.

• Big comeback from Manika

After taking an early lead in the third game of the match, Manika lost the plot and ended up giving way to the best chance of making a comeback. The age was tied deuce at 10-10, after which Manika showed massive resilience to clinch the game 14-12, by saving three game points.

•  Manika Batra loses Game 2

Manika Batra squanders her lead of 5-1, but Miu Hirano strikes hard, she clinches the second game 11-9 and now has a 2-0 lead against Manika Batra.

•  Manika Batra Looking Strong 

Manika Batra starts strong against Japanese opponent Miu Hirano. The game is 3-3 tied at the moment.

•  AGE IS JUST A NUMBER 

Novak Djokovic became the oldest Olympic quarterfinalist in tennis. He is still looking for his maiden Olympic gold after winning bronze in Beijing back in 2008

• ARCHERY: India's Deepika Kumari storms into pre-quarters

Deepika Kumari of India sweeps into the Round of 16 in women's archery. Quinty Roeffen of the Netherlands loses 6-2 to the Indian archer. Deepika has benefited thus far from the fact that none of her opponents has yet to play to their full ability. She needs to up her game if she wants to advance further in the event.

• Indian duo fails to make women's trap final

After two days of qualifying, the Indian team of Rajeshwari Kumari and Shreyasi Singh was unable to advance to the women's trap final. Out of thirty shooters, the two place 22nd and 23rd respectively. The final was only accessible to the top 6.

• BOXING: Lovlina Borgohain is one win away from securing 2nd medal

Lovlina Borgohain will face China's Li Qian, a two-time Olympic medallist. Li had defeated Lovlina in the women's 75kg final of the Asian Games. Is Lovlina able to step it up in the upcoming round? August 4 is her quarterfinal date.

• BOXING: Lovlina Borgohain storms into the quarterfinals

Lovlina Borgohain has advanced to the women's 75kg quarterfinals. The bronze medallist from the Tokyo Olympics put up a fantastic display. She prevails with unanimous decision in the Round of 16 match

• LAKSHYA BEATS THE INDONESIAN SHUTTLER

LAKSHYA SEN HAS SCRIPTED A PHENOMENAL WIN!!! After trailing by 2-8 in Game 1, the India shuttler has gone and won both Games by 21-18 and 21-12. Lakshya becomes the first Indian to qualify for an Olympic knockout after 8 years.

• LAKSHYA BAGS THE FIRST GAME

LAKSHYA SEN WINS THE FIRST GAME!! What a phenomenal turnaround by the India shuttler, who wins the first game by 21-18, after initially trailing to Christie by 2-8.

• SWAPNIL KUSALE ENTERS THE SHOOTING FINAL 

Swapnil Kusale makes it to the final. He finishes 7th in the qualifying round with a total of 590 points with 38 inner 10s. He is the fifth Indian shooter/shooting team to reach the final in the Paris Olympics. 

LAKSHYA SEN BACKFIRES, WILL HE CONTINUE HIS WINNING STREAK? 

Both Laskhya Sen and Jonatan Christie are showcasing a phenomenal fight in Game 1. The Indonesian now leads by 18-16, but we have already seen the scores make massive turn for both sides.

•  PV Sindhu wins an easy game and qualifies for Round 16

PV Sindhu defeats Estonia's Kristin Kuuba to move into the women's singles Round of 16. Sindhu won the first Game by 21-5 and then Game 2 by 21-10​​​​

• PV SINDHU DOMINATES AND WINS THE FIRST SET 

A comfortable win in Game 1 for PV Sindhu, and Kuuba could not even trouble the Indian shuttle despite the best of her efforts. Sindhu wins game 1 by 21-5. 

•  Great start for Sindhu

PV Sindhu has ensured a strong start in this match and currently enjoys a comfortable 8-0 lead against Kuuba in Game 1.

•  SHOOTING: RAJESHWARI KUMARI BEGINS THE DAY OF THE WOMEN'S TRAP  

Rajeshwari Kumari is ranked 24th among 30 shooters in the women's trap qualification. She has 22 out of 25 points going into Day 3 of Round 4. For Rajeshwari to have a chance at making the final, she had to score a flawless 25. After two days of qualifying, only the top six out of thirty advance to the final. Rajeshwari is now ranked twenty-fourth. The other Indian, Shreyasi Singh, is ranked twenty-second.

•  BADMINTON: PV SINDHU IN ACTION 

PV Sindhu, India's top badminton player with two Olympic medals, will be in action next. Kristin Kuuba of Estonia will play Sindhu in the Women's Singles Group Stage match. The two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu will be trying to show off her strength and win this match to move on to the Round of 16.

•  SHOOTING: SWAPNIL & AISHWARYA FIGHTING HARD 

Leading the Indian charge in the 50m three positions event is Swapnil Kusale. He is now in fifth place. Aishwarya Pratap fell to the 12th spot. The round of kneeling has ended. There are still two rounds left to qualify for these three slots.

► We're just less than 30 minutes away from the Indian contingent stepping onto the field for Day 5 action. 

• Here's the table for India's schedule on Day 5 of the Paris Olympics 2024:

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