India won their second medal on Tuesday, as Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh shot superbly to beat Korea for bronze. But on Day 5, it is tough that India might add to that. The only medal event is in Trap shooting for women and after Day 1, Indian shooters are not too highly placed there. However, there are some huge contests in boxing, archery and mainly, badminton.
50m Rifle 3-Position Men Qualification: 12.30 pm IST
Aishawary Pratap Singh Tomar, Swapnil Kusale
It’s time for shooting’s version of the marathon to commence as the 3-position contenders enter the fray. It’s only the qualification event on Wednesday Tomar, Kusale would look for that top 8 spot.
Also in shooting:– Trap Women’s Qualification, Day 2 (Shreyasi Singh, Rajeshwari Kumari): 12.30 pm IST (Final later for medal if either of them qualify)
BADMINTON
Group stage MS: 1.40 pm IST onwards
Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy
A massive test awaits Lakshya Sen as his future at these Games will be determined by a straight shootout against Indonesian superstar Jonatan Christie. Winner takes all for a spot in knockouts. Sindhu & Prannoy face relatively easy tests to assure their spot.
Women’s Singles Group M: PV Sindhu vs Kristin Kuuba: Approx 12.50 pm IST
Men’s Singles Group L: Lakshya Sen vs Jonatan Christie: Approx 1.40 pm IST
Men’s Singles Group K: HS Prannoy vs Duc Phat Lee: 11 pm IST
TABLE TENNIS
Women’s singles R32 / R16: From 2.30 pm IST
Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra
Sreeja Akula would look to join Manika Batra in the third round, after the latter became the first ever Indian paddler to get this far. Manika will also be in action later in the day, and her opponent will be decided in the afternoon.
Women’s singles R32: Sreeja Akula vs Zeng Jian, 2.30 pm IST
Women’s singles R16, Manika Batra vs Zhu Chengzhu / Hui Mirano: 20.30 pm IST
BOXING
Men’s & Women’s prelims: 3.50 pm onwards
Lovlina Borgohain, Nishant Dev
After a disappointing day, the attention turns to one India’s returning medallists from Tokyo. In a different weight class this time, Lovlina will look to hit the ground running in Paris. The impressive Nishant also begins his campaign.
Women’s 75kg R16, Lovlina Borgohain vs Sunniva Hofstad: 3.50 pm IST
Men’s 71kg R16, Nishant Dev vs Jose Tenorio: 12.34 am IST (Thursday)
ARCHERY
Women’s / Men’s individual recurve, RD 64: 3:50 pm IST onwards
Deepika Kumari, Tarundeep Rai
Good news has been scarce in archery for India, but veterans Deepika and Tarundeep will look to course correct and try to proceed in the individual events.
Women’s recurve, RD of 64: Deepika Kumari vs Reena Parnat : 3.56 pm IST (RD 32 later, if win)
Men’s recurve, RD of 64: Tarundeep Rai vs Tom Hall: 9.28 pm IST (RD 32 later, if win)
EQUESTRIAN
Dressage Grand Prix Individual: 2.30 pm onwards
Anusha Agarwalla
Anush astride Sir Caramello Old will be in action Dressage Grand Prix Individual. The top 2 athletes from each group and the 6 athletes with the next best scores (including ties) will qualify to the Individual Final.
ROWING
Men’s single sculls Semifinal C/D: 1.24 pm IST
Balraj Panwar
After missing out on the medal semifinals, Balraj will aim to finish as high as possible in the classification semifinals. This race only matters for where he will finish in the overall standings, not for podium.
