Paris 2024 Olympics Highlights, 31st July: Nishant Dev beats Jose Rodriguez Tenorio, Sreeja Akula loses to Sun Yingsha, HS Prannoy beats Le Duc Phat to reach pre-quarters

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 5 Live Coverage ends

We fold our Live coverage for the day with that last Indian action of Day 5. No medals for India on the day and they are 39th on the medals table with the two bronze by Manu Bhaker.

We will take your leave for now. Do join us tomorrow for all the Day 6 action, starting at 11:00 AM IST with the Men's Race Walk followed by Lakshya Sen at 12 PM. Good Night!

Olympics 2024: Sun Yingsha wins in straight sets!

Sun Yingsha takes the final set in just 6 minutes, which is the quickest of all. With that result, India's campaign in individual TT events ends!

Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha: 10-12, 10-12, 8-11, 3-11 (0-4)

Paris 2024 Olympics Live, July 31: Sun Yingsa marching towards win

Sun Yingsha is in her element now as she has answers for every return Sreeja has made in this set!

Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha: 10-12, 10-12, 8-11, 2-8 (0-3)

Paris Olympics Table Tennis Live: Fourth set begins

The fourth set begins and Sun Yingsha starts with a slender lead with two quick points

Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha: 10-12, 10-12, 8-11, 1-3 (0-3)

Paris 2024 Table Tennis Live: Sreeja Akula loses third set

Sreeja Akula is a bit overwhelmed by her Chinese opponent as the Indian No. 1 is not able to read Sun's spin returns well but she still managed to stretch the game to 11-8 after Sun steered ahead

Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha: 10-12, 10-12, 8-11 (0-3)

Paris Olympics Live, July 31: Sreeja Akula goes two set down!

Sreeja Akula loses the second set 10-12 again despite having four set points. That's the class of the opponent she is up against!

Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha: 10-12, 10-12 (0-2)

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Nishant Dev's quarterfinal bout on August 3

Nishant Dev's quarterfinal will be on August 3, where he is likely to face second seed and Pan American Games Champion Marco Verde, who will be competing in a few moments against Tiago Muxanga of Mozambique

Paris 2024 Live, July 31: Nishant Dev win by split verdict!

Nishant Dev registers a win by split verdict (3:2) and qualifies for the quarterfinals!

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Another Dominant round by Nishant Dev

Nishant Dev continues to dominate the ring and keeps the aggression by Jose in check. However, as per judges, it's a close affair with three judges in favour of Nishant while two keep it even in another split verdict!

Olympics 2024: Sreeja Akula loses 1st set

Sreeja Akula gives World No. 1 a tough fight in the first set and kept it level at 10-10 before Sun Yingsha picked back-to-back points to seal the set!

Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha: 10-12 (0-1)

Paris 2024 Olympics Live, July 31

A close battle between the duo with the Colombian showing a more aggressive stance. The judges rule the first round in Nishant' favour by split verdict!

Nishant Dev vs Jose Rodriguez Tenorio: 4:1 after first round

Paris Olympics Boxing Live: Bout Begins

The first of three rounds begins with each round of 3 minutes!

Nishant Dev vs Jose Rodriguez Tenorio

Paris 2024 Boxing Live: Nishant Dev vs Jose Rodriguez Tenorio

BothNishant Dev and Jose Rodriguez Tenorio have entered the boxing arena. Nishant is on the blue corner and has getting a huge shout-out from the crowd with plenty of Indian flags in the stands

Paris Olympics Live, July 31: Table Tennis

Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha begins with the Chinese World No. 1 taking an early lead of 4-2 in the first of best-of-seven set match

Meanwhile Nishant Dev vs Jose Rodriguez Tenorio is soon to begin as both boxers will be entering the boxing arena soon with the last bout just being wrapped up!

Boxing: Who is Jose Rodriguez Tonorio

Jose Rodriguez Tenorio, a promising Ecuadorian boxer, has quickly ascended the ranks with his agility and powerful punches. Highlighting his career, he secured a bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago. His victory there earned him a spot at the Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Boxing - Nishant Dev vs Jose Rodriguez Tenorio

Turning to boxing, Nishant Dev opens up his campaign in the round of 16 and is the sole remaining Indian male boxer in this competition after Amit Panghal in the next game. Will Nishant suffer the same fate?

To understand that we will have to know more about his rival Jose Rodriguez Tenorio. More on that in our next update

Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha

Sun Yingsha, the World No.1 women's paddler, is set to face India's top-ranked Sreeja Akula in the Round of 16 at the Paris Olympics 2024.

A Tokyo 2020 silver medallist in women's singles, Sun has already won four singles titles this year, including the WTT Champions Chongqing and World Cup 2024.

She also secured a gold medal in mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics 2024. With a stellar record, including an Asian Games 2023 gold medal and numerous WTT titles, Sun aims for a decisive victory over Akula. Sun's dominance is reflected in her consistent top ranking and multiple prestigious wins.

Paris 2024 Live, July 31: Table Tennis

Starting with table tennis first, earlier today 16th seed Sreeja Akula defeated 31st seedZeng Jian (Singapore) 9-11, 12-10, 11-4, 11-5, 10-12, 12-10 (4-2) but now will have to face the toughest challenge of her table tennis career. More on Sun Yingsha in our next update

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: UP NEXT

Don't go anywhere as India's last two remaining actions of Day 5 coming up shortly.

• 12:30 AM (August 1): Table Tennis - Women's Singles Round of 16, Sreeja Akula vs Sun Yingsha (China)
• 12:34 AM (August 1): Boxing - Men's 71kg, Round of 16, Nishant Dev vs Jose Rodriguez Tenorio (Ecuador)

Olympics 2024: HS Prannoy through to Round of 16

Confirmation on the Paris Olympics website on HS Prannoy qualifying for the round of 16. We will get to know soon whom he will face in the first knockout phase

Badminton: HS Prannoy is through to the pre-quarters of men's singles

HS Prannoy closes the last game with mighty ease as he puts daylight gap between him and his World No. 70 opponent by the end of the match!

Final score: HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat - 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 (2-1)

Paris 2024 Olympics Live, July 31: Prannoy about to win

Prannoy's consistent play continues, despite a rare shot into the net, an improvement from the first set. Earlier, at 18-11, Le missed an easy backhand smash, while Prannoy executed an excellent cross-court smash, further extending his lead.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 21-11, 18-12 (1-1)

Paris Olympics Badminton Live: HS Prannoy inching towards win

Prannoy continues to dominate, mixing deep shots with drops to force errors from Le. Le manages a perfect drop to narrow the gap briefly, but Prannoy's varied play keeps him in control.

Earlier, at 14-9, a strong smash from Le to Prannoy's backhand reduced the deficit, but Prannoy responded with a precise drop shot, maintaining his lead.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 21-11, 16-10 (1-1)

Paris 2024 Badminton Live: Prannoy leads halfway through final game

Prannoy takes the lead after an incredible rally, stretching to both ends of the court and ultimately forcing Le to hit wide. Earlier, Le had an advantageous net-cord shot and managed a brief comeback to lead 8-7, but a subsequent smash into the net gave Prannoy the opportunity to regain the lead.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 21-11, 11-8 (1-1)

Paris Olympics Live, July 31: Le keeps it tight!

Le gains a narrow lead after a net-cord shot lands favourably on Prannoy's side. Le has managed to string together a few points, showcasing his resilience.

Earlier, at 6-5, Le's return of serve went into the net, but Prannoy missed an easy vertical shot, keeping the match tightly contested.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 21-11, 7-8 (1-1)

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat

Prannoy's lead narrows to one point after Le delivers a powerful smash to his forehand. Comes after a well-executed drop shot by Prannoy forced Le into an error, but Prannoy also hit into the net, reflecting the intense back-and-forth of this decisive game.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 21-11, 4-3 (1-1)

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Third set begins!

Prannoy starts strong with Le hitting the return into the net. However, Prannoy also finds the net on his next shot. Le then misses a smash, allowing Prannoy to maintain a slight lead early in the set.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 21-11, 2-1 (1-1)

HS Prannoy force the match into third and decisve set!

Prannoy clinches the second set with a series of well-placed smashes and effective play, forcing multiple unforced errors from Le. A couple more mistakes from Le secure the set for Prannoy, who seals the victory with a dominant performance.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 21-11 (1-1)

Paris 2024 Live, July 31: Prannoy maintains lead

Prannoy showcases excellent defense, quickly moving forward and forcing Le into a backhand shot that lands in the net.

Earlier, Prannoy's powerful smashes pushed Le deep on both sides, followed by a perfect drop shot. Despite hitting the next shot wide on his first return, Prannoy maintains a strong position.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 16-11 (0-1)

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Prannoy headling for a game win

Prannoy maintains control with strong smashes, which lead to multiple unforced errors from Le. Although Prannoy commits a wide forehand error, he continues to capitalize on Le's mistakes and extends his lead. Earlier, Prannoy had benefited from Le missing a forehand smash and hitting into the net after a series of effective drop shots.

HS Prannoy vs Le Duc Phat: 16-21, 14-9 (0-1)