Paris 2024 Olympics LIVE: As the Paris Olympics 2024 continues to captivate the world, Day 6 promises to be an action-packed day for the Indian contingent. With high stakes and several athletes vying for medals, fans can expect an exhilarating day of sports.

3 Bronze Medals
Manu Bhaker - Women's Individual 10m Air Rifle
Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh - Mixed Team 10m Air Rifle
Swapnil Kusale - 50m Air Rifle 3 Positions
Ankita, Dhiraj in Archery Mixed Team 1/8 Elimination Round - 1:19 pm IST
Tulika Mann in Judo Women's 78 kg Round of 32 - 2:55 pm IST
Australia vs India Men's Hockey Group Stage - 4:45 pm IST
Lakshya Sen in Badminton Singles QF - 9:05 pm IST
Ankita, Parul in Women's 500m Round 1 - 9:40 pm IST
Tajinderpal Singh Toor in Men's Shot Put Qualification - 11:40 pm IST
On August 1, India registered another medal in the Olympics 2024. Swapnil Kusale won Bronze in the 50m Air Rifle 3 Positions event.
We fold our Paris Olympics Day 6 coverage on that note as PV Sindhu's match was the last action of the day.
MyKhel will return for Day 7 action tomorrow as the action begins at 12:30 PM IST with Manu Bhaker competing in her forte 25m Pistol Event. Good night for now!
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Adding to our previous update, Nethra Kumanan's second race of the Women's Dinghy has not taken place yet. There's no update available for the reason behind the delay

Shubhankar Sharma ends Round 1 of Men's Golf at T29 while at one-under Par (-1) while Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar is down at T56 at a drastic 5-over Par!
Shubhankar started the front 9 better with an eagle and two birdies but three bogeys in the back 9 impacted his position.
Gaganjeet Singh Bhullar (in photo) had a poor day as he hit a double bogey at the 7th hole while delivering just two birdies on the day. Apart from the double bogey, he had bogeys in four other holes!

End of medal run for PV Sindhu as He Bing Jiao annihilates her familiar rival in straight games!
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21, 14-21
Sindhu managed to pull back two points in a row, reducing Bing Jiao's lead slightly. However, Bing Jiao continued her aggressive approach, securing points with powerful smashes from the net. Despite Sindhu's efforts, Bing Jiao's consistent pressure kept her six points ahead, maintaining a firm grip on the match.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21, 10-16
Sindhu showed glimpses of her prowess with a cross-court drive to win a point, but unforced errors continued to plague her game.
Bing Jiao maintained her lead, capitalizing on Sindhu's mistakes, including a long shot beyond the backline and another out-of-bounds hit. Despite a brief rally, Sindhu's inconsistencies prevented her from closing the gap, keeping Bing Jiao comfortably ahead.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21, 8-15
Sindhu managed to secure a point with a well-placed return, but Bing Jiao's defense remained formidable. The Chinese player's ability to handle fast, flat exchanges and her overall dominance kept Sindhu at bay, widening her lead to eight points. Sindhu's struggle to break through Bing Jiao's defenses underscored the challenge she faced in this game.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21, 6-13
As the second game reached its midpoint, Bing Jiao reasserted her dominance. Sindhu's brief comeback was halted as Bing Jiao delivered consecutive down-the-line smashes, extending her lead.
Despite Sindhu initially gaining four points in a row, a challenge from Bing Jiao overturned one point, showing her strategic awareness. Sindhu's subsequent error hitting the net allowed Bing Jiao to enter the halfway break with a commanding six-point lead, reflecting the Chinese player's continued control over the match.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21, 5-11
Sindhu began to fight back in the second game, breaking Bing Jiao's momentum. She took advantage of Jiao's errors, with the Chinese player hitting the net twice. Sindhu then demonstrated her skill by engaging Jiao in a long rally, finishing with a powerful smash to narrow the gap. This shift showed Sindhu's resilience and ability to capitalize on her opponent's mistakes.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21, 5-8
As the second game progressed, Bing Jiao took control, showcasing her exceptional defense and sharp smashes. Sindhu struggled to keep up, making errors and conceding points as Bing Jiao extended her lead.
Bing Jiao's dominance was evident with seven consecutive points, capitalizing on Sindhu's mistakes and maintaining relentless pressure. Sindhu found herself increasingly behind, unable to break Bing Jiao's rhythm or match her precision on the court.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21, 2-8

After He Bing Jiao clinched the first game, both players displayed remarkable skill as they moved into the second. Sindhu initially struggled, with Bing Jiao's sharp, well-timed smashes putting her on the back foot.
Sindhu managed to level the score early on but then conceded points with long shots and mistimed returns. Bing Jiao's aggressive play and precise angles kept Sindhu on her toes, reflecting a high-stakes and fiercely competitive match.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21, 2-3
The longest rally of the match ends in Bing Jiao's favor, as she executes a perfect cross-court smash to take the first game. This close first-game loss will sting for Sindhu. What a battle!
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-21
Sindhu levels the score at 19-19 with an impressive down-the-line smash that Bing Jiao couldn't return. However, Bing Jiao quickly responds, wrongfooting Sindhu to take the lead at 20-19 and earn a game point. This intense rally highlighted the exceptional fitness, power, and skill of both players.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 19-20
Sindhu narrows the gap to one point with a sharp return after a lengthy rally, making it 18-19. Bing Jiao had previously landed a powerful bodyline smash down the line, hitting Sindhu and quickly apologizing to make it 17-19. Sindhu had also forced Bing Jiao to net her return with a skewed angle during a long rally, bringing the score to 17-18.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 18-19
PV Sindhu is fighting hard to close the gap in her match against He Bingjiao, trailing 16-18. Bing Jiao's struggle with controlling the shuttle continues as another return goes long.
Sindhu also makes an error, hitting her return long, allowing Bing Jiao to maintain a three-point lead. Sindhu capitalizes on another mistake by Bing Jiao, who again hits the shuttle long
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 16-18
The match is fiercely contested with He Bingjiao leading 17-14. Sindhu tries to respond but misses a drop shot, allowing Bing Jiao to extend her lead.
Earlier, Sindhu had levelled the score at 14-14 after Bing Jiao's service error, and Bing Jiao's body smash had briefly unsettled Sindhu. Despite Sindhu's efforts, including a cheeky net play that finds the net, Bing Jiao secures a three-point advantage.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 14-17
The score tightens to 13-12 as He Bingjiao narrowly maintains her lead. PV Sindhu levels the score at 12-12 after Bing Jiao hits the net, eliciting a loud cheer from Sindhu. Earlier, Sindhu's deft net play brought her closer, but Bing Jiao managed to secure a point to stay ahead by one.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 12-13
PV Sindhu edges closer to He Bingjiao, trailing 11-10. Sindhu's risky challenge pays off as her cross-court smash lands in, winning her a crucial point.
Earlier, Sindhu capitalized on Bing Jiao's long return to score, narrowing the gap to 9-11. Despite a fiery down-the-line smash from Bing Jiao that Sindhu misses, giving Jiao a three-point lead at the halfway mark, Sindhu shows determination in her comeback effort
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 10-11
PV Sindhu fights back to narrow the gap to 10-8. In a tense rally, Sindhu lets the shuttle drift, but after He Bingjiao's challenge, the point is awarded to Sindhu. Comes right after, Sindhu capitalized on Bing Jiao's error in judgment to score another point, making the score 7-10.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 8-10

He Bingjiao maintains her lead at 10-6, despite a strong effort from PV Sindhu. Sindhu's body smash from the baseline fails to score as Bing Jiao executes a brilliant cross-court shot.
Earlier, a lengthy rally ends with Bing Jiao's return being initially judged out, but a successful challenge confirms the shuttle was in, earning Jiao the point and extending her lead to 9-5.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 7-10
PV Sindhu starts to close the gap, reducing He Bingjiao's lead to 8-5. Sindhu showcases her skill in a rally by setting up a cross-court smash with a precise down-the-line drive and angling her smash effectively, leaving Jiao with no chance to return. This strong play signals Sindhu's intent to mount a comeback in the match.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 5-8
He Bingjiao increases her lead to 8-3 as her cross-court drive proves too fast for PV Sindhu to reach.
Earlier, Jiao's attempt to play a late return, anticipating the shuttle to drift out, results in a netted shot, allowing Sindhu to close the gap to 5-2. Despite this, Jiao maintains a strong position in the match.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 3-8
He Bingjiao extends her lead to 5-1 in the Round of 16 at the Paris Olympics 2024. Sindhu attempts a delicate net play, but Jiao counters with a powerful drive, denying Sindhu a point.
Earlier, Jiao's strategic targeting of Sindhu's backhand forces an error, as Sindhu's shot lands in the net, contributing to Jiao's commanding 4-1 advantage.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 1-5
After dropping a point, He Bingjiao takes the initial lead over PV Sindhu with a precise down-the-line smash, doubling her advantage to 3-1. The match promises to be a closely contested battle as both players bring their best to the court.
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 1-3

The match starts with PV Sindhu taking a point off a quick return!
PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao: 1-0
The match is all set to start as both players are done warming up while the referee instruct them be 'Ready to Play'
He Bingjiao, born on March 21, 1997, is a prominent Chinese badminton player specializing in women's singles. She began her rigorous training at the age of 7 at Suzhou Junior Sports School and made her senior international debut at the 2013 Vietnam Open.
Bingjiao has achieved significant success, including a gold medal in girls' singles at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics and a bronze in mixed doubles. She is set to face PV Sindhu in the Round of 16 at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale will be in the spotlight as he competes in the 50m rifle 3 positions men’s final, aiming to add to India's medal tally. Meanwhile, Anjum Moudgil and Sift Kaur Samra will look to qualify for the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions final.
Athletics will see Indian race walkers in action. Akshdeep Singh, Vikash Singh, and Paramjeet Singh Bisht will compete in the men’s 20km race walk final, while Priyanka Goswami will represent India in the women’s 20km race walk final.
Top singles shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will compete in the round of 16 matches, with HS Prannoy potentially joining them. The men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim for a spot in the semifinals as they face Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the quarterfinals.
In archery, Pravin Ramesh Jadhav will participate in the men’s individual 1/32 elimination round. If he progresses, he will also compete in the 1/16 round later in the day.
Boxer Nikhat Zareen will aim to secure a quarterfinal spot in the women’s 50kg category as she faces Wu Yu of China in the round of 16.
Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will begin their campaign in the men’s individual stroke play event, with both golfers looking to make a strong start in Round 1.
The Indian men’s hockey team, having already secured a quarterfinal spot, will face Belgium in their penultimate group stage match. A win could enhance their chances of finishing at the top of their group.
Indian sailors Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan will kick off their Olympic campaigns in the men’s and women’s dinghy events, respectively.
The day's schedule is packed with events, starting with the men's 20km race walk final at 11 AM IST and culminating with PV Sindhu's women’s singles round of 16 match at 10 PM IST.
Indian fans can catch all the action live on Viacom18’s Sports 18-1 SD, Sports 18-1 HD, Sports 18-2, and Sports 18-3 channels. Additionally, live streaming will be available for free on JioCinema.
With multiple medal prospects and crucial matches, Day 6 of the Paris Olympics 2024 is set to be an exciting day for Indian sports enthusiasts.