Paris Olympics Day 2 highlights: Manu Bhaker ends India's 12-year wait with historic bronze; Bopanna, Nagal bow out

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Thank you for reading HT's live blog of the Paris Games 2024. Shooter Manu Bhaker opened India's account with a historic bronze medal on Day 2 of the Summer Games. Bhaker will also headline Day 3 of the Paris Games as the bronze medallist is set to feature in the 10m air pistol mixed team qualification event. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen and Dhiraj Bommadevara will also be in action at the 2024 Olympics on Monday.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Australia produced a stunning comeback to upstage Zambia 6-5 in the Olympic women’s football tournament. Michelle Heyman scored in the 90th minute at Stade de Nice to give Australia an unforgettable win. Barbra Banda scored a first-half hat trick as Zambia earned a 5-2 lead in the second half. Beaten 10-3 by the Netherlands at the Tokyo Games, Zambia failed to thwart Austrralia's comeback bid as the Women from Down Under netted late goals to clinch 6-5 win at the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Gael Monfils, take a bow! The Frenchman with the point of the contest - Rohan Bopanna did nothing wrong, it was a blinder by Monfils. He gets into celebration mode after scoring the crucial point. Match point now for France! The crowd is on its feet for this one. Bala to serve (15-40), a brief delay into the contest. Bala delays the win for France - Edouard Roger-Vasselin hits the net. GAME OVER! Late replacement Monfils joins forces with Vasselin as France beat India 7-5 and 6-2 in the doubles first-round match.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - One break away! France or India, who is claiming this set? 30-30 so far in the sixth game of the deciding set. Rohan Bopanna with a cheeky log over Gael Monfils but it’s a bit too much. France get the point. Advantage Bopanna with a late leave. Superb judgement by the Indian veteran. Game point for India and N Sriram Balaji does the job. India are still in it!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - France are two games away from winning the tie. Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Gael Monfils are in the driving seat of the 2nd set. Can India’s Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji stage a comeback in the deciding set?

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Edouard Roger-Vasselin with the backhand lob to set up back-to-back points for France. Even Gael Monfils is impressed with the technique of his French partner. Not one but three breakpoints! Game France - a Monfils special ends the game in the favour of the hosts.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Rohan Bopanna with a miss! He had the breakpoint in his arms. Two break points save for France by Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Gael Monfils. That will do for France! The hosts are in the lead in the 2nd set. India trail France 2-1 in the second set.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Sensational return by Edouard Roger-Vasselin! Rohan Bopanna was at full stretch but he failed to thwart the point bid. Roger-Vasselin gets into the act in no time as he gives France a breakpoint. It has been erased by the Indian duo. Bopanna had broken first in the opening set. Meanwhile what a return by Monfils! The Frenchman picks his spot superbly! Bopanna gets a point in the end. GAME Bopanna and Balaji: Brilliant fightback by the Indian duo in the second set.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger-Vasselin have taken the first set 7-5 against India’s Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji in their doubles opener. They kickstart the second set by taking the first game from the Indian duo.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is rallying behind Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji in their doubles opener against Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger-Vasselin. The French duo is leading 6-5 in the first set. Balaji with the serve, and we are witnessing the longest rally of the match. Vasselin lifts the crowd with his sharp moves as the French duo gets the point. Two set points for France!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Rohan Bopanna keeps India alive! Showcasing his power, Bopanna gets back-to-back points in his bag. It’s all square again in the opening set. India 5-5 France in the first set.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - First serve to first ace at the Summer Games - Sriram Balaji is having an eventful outing with veteran Rohan Bopanna against Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger Vasselin of France in the doubles encounter. India have restored parity.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji take the seventh game of the 1st set against Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger Vasselin of France. India are trailing 4-3 against France in the doubles first-round match at the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Three break points! GAME! Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger Vasselin have taken the lead over India’s Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji. France lead India 4-2 in the first set.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger Vasselin had no response to Rohan Bopanna's individual brilliance. Sriram Balaji is leading with the serve, and Bopanna is using his experience on the court. 40- 0 and the Indian duo has wrapped up the fourth game—it’s all square now! Into the fifth game of the first set we go…

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger Vasselin on a roll! The French duo has taken 2-1 lead over India’s Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji in the opening set of the doubles first-round match at the Paris Games.

Local favourites have the backing of the French supporters in the doubles fixture at the Paris Games. The duo of Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger Vasselin has bagged the first game against India’s Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates - Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji are up against Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger Vasselin in men’s doubles first-round match. Sriram is making his debut at the Games. Players are done with warm-ups. Let's play.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Batting legend Rahul Dravid revealed that players of the Indian team are excited about the inclusion of the sport in the Olympics. Dravid hoped that Team India would win both the men's and women's gold medals at the LA Games. "I've already heard a few conversations in the dressing room. People are talking about the 2026 T20 World Cup, there is an ODI World Cup in 2027, and you hear people saying there is the Olympics in 2028," Dravid said in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Léon Marchand has fulfilled the hopes of his nation with a swimming gold at the Paris Games 2024. Marchand bagged the top honour with a dominating victory in the men's 400-meter individual medley. Marchand had the world-record pace on the final turn during the event. Arriving at 4 minutes, 2.95 seconds, he created an Olympic record but failed to break his own record of 4:02.50. The Frenchman has drawn comparisons to Michael Phelps!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid was mighty pleased with Manu Bhaker, who opened India's medal account with a bronze at the Paris Games 2024. Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to claim an Olympic medal by finishing third in the 10m air pistol event. "Manu's story is incredible after the disappointment of Tokyo Olympics, to come here and be able to get over that and compete and win a bronze is a phenomenal achievement," Dravid said during a panel discussion at India House in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: World record-holder Gretchen Walsh was stunned by her teammate Torri Huske, who bagged the women's 100m butterfly gold medal. Canadian defending champion Maggie Mac Neil finished fifth and Australia's Emma McKeon came sixth.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Indian duo Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji will be in action shortly at the Summer Games. The Indian pair will meet Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger Vasselin of France in their men’s doubles first-round match.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Andy Murray has managed to keep his tennis career alive with a thrilling win at the Olympic Games. Murray and partner Dan Evans saved five match points in their opening doubles match. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner teamed up with Evans and recorded a 2-6, 7-6 (7/5), 11-9 win over Japan's Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori. Murray, 37, is a two-time singles gold medallist at the Olympics in 2012 and 2016. He will retire from the sport once his Olympic campaign is over.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Reigning men's Olympic hockey champions Belgium have outclassed New Zealand 2-1 on Sunday. The Red Lions have taken he lead in the Pool B standings after a sluggish performance against the Kiwis. India and Australia also have three points. Earlier, India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in its hockey opener at the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: A good comeback from Harmeet Desai! He is behind only by a point (8-9) against World number three Felix Lebrun. MATCH POINT for Lebrun! He gets the job done to upstage Harmeet in four straight games. The third seed beats the Indian paddler 11-8 in the fourth game. Desai loses to France's Lebrun 8-11, 8-11, 6-11, 8-11 in men's singles round of 64.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: World number three Felix Lebrun is on the verge of completing a straight-game win over India’s Harmeet Desai. The French superstar has taken a 7-5 lead over the Indian. India’s Harmeet has to win every game from here to remain at the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Felix Lebrun is showing his class in the third game against India’s Harmeet Desai. The French sensation has drawn a 9-5 lead over the Indian paddler. World number three Felix has already bagged two games of the ongoing clash. Can he make a hat-trick of wins in game 3? Yes, he can! Lebrun takes the third game 11-6 and Harmeet is left with a mountain to climb.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: World number three Felix Lebrun has a two-game cushion against India’s Harmeet Desai. After winning the opener 11-8, the French teenage sensation takes the second game with the same score (11-8) against the Indian paddler at the Summer Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: India's table tennis player Harmeet Desai is taking on world number three Felix Lebrun in the round of 64 game at the Paris Games. Lebrun bagged the first game 11-8 against Harmeet at the Summer Games. Lebrun is just 17!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: South Korea won its 10th consecutive gold medal with a win over China in women's team archery at the Paris Games. South Korea defeated China in a nail-biting shoot-off to extend its dominance in the sport. South Korea have won every gold medal since women's team archery was introduced at the Olympics back in 1988.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Ana Carolina Vieira has been sent home from the Paris Olympics as the Brazilian swimmer left the athletes' village without informing the team. The Brazilian Olympic Committee has also warned Vieira's teammate Gabriel Santos after the incident. "The athlete Ana Carolina, in a disrespectful and aggressive manner, contested a technical decision made by the Brazilian National Swimming Team committee," the BOC said. "As a result, Gabriel Santos was given a warning and Ana Carolina Vieira was dismissed from the delegation. She will return to Brazil immediately."

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Australia's Jessica Fox bagged the Olympic gold in the women's kayak slalom in a time of 96.08 seconds. Fox had to recover from a poor semi-final performance to win the gold medal at the Summer Games. Poland's Klaudia Zwolinska took home the silver medal at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. Briton Kimberley Woods secured the bronze after a thrilling contest.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Some portion of funding for the Canada team has been suspended by the Canadian government after the drone scandal rocked the Paris Games. Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough said that the issue has caused significant distraction and embarrassment for Team Canada and all Canadians in Paris and at home. FIFA deducted six points from Canada’s women at the Paris Games. Two Canadian team staffers used drones to monitor New Zealand’s practice sessions before the Olympic football match.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Momoko Tanikawa netted the winner in the 96th minute as Japan outclassed Brazil 2-1 in the Olympic women's football tournament on Sunday. Interestingly, Japan scored twice in injury time to outclass Brazil at the Paris Games. Saki Kumagai slotted home a 92nd-minute penalty before 19-year-old substitute Tanikawa scored outside from 30 yards to complete a memorable comeback at the Parc des Princes.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: United Nations refugee chief said that the participation of a refugee team at the Paris Olympics is an opportunity to draw attention to major displacement crises. Speaking to news agency Reuters, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, said that he is hoping the Refugee Olympic Team would raise awareness about the stigmatisation, marginalisation and violence experienced by refugees. "Should they spend their youth in this limbo? No," Grandi said about the athlete refugees competing at the Paris Games. "Let's give them a chance as well. Of course, this is only 37 people, and there are 120 million refugees in the world. But it's powerful as a symbol."

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: While Kevin Durant played for the first time this season, LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence in USA's opener against Serbia at the Paris Games. On the way to 23 points in less than 17 minutes, Durant fired eight shots in his comeback game. James scored 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as USA hammered Serbia 110-84 in its Olympic opener.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: India's Harmeet Desai advanced to the round of 64 in the men's singles table tennis at the Paris Olympics by defeating Jordan's Zaid Abo Yaman 4-0 (11-7, 11-9, 11-5, 11-5) in the preliminary round yesterday. The 31-year-old will close out Day 2 for Team India at the Paris Games. He will take on Felix Lebrun of France at the South Paris Arena in the round of 64.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: As many as six players were in double digits for the USA as Lebron James and Co. defeated Serbia 110-84 in their Group C opener at the Paris Olympics. Kevin Durant returned to the US lineup and scored 21 points in the first half of the Olympic opener against Serbia at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Durant was the fifth sub off the US bench against Serbia.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Former World No.1 Rafael Nadal has asserted that Novak Djokovic will be the favourite when the icons of the game renew their epic rivalry at the Paris Olympics. Nadal's participation in the singles was in doubt before the King of Clay opted to feature in the event at the eleventh hour. "Situations are completely different for him, for me. He's being very competitive. I was not being very competitive for the last two years, so in that case, I think probably he is the clear favourite," Nadal said after defeating Marton Fucsovics in the first round.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: The South Sudan team looked distraught after the wrong anthem was played in their Olympic basketball match by the organisers. South Sudan fans started jeering from the stands after the massive blunder from the Olympic organisers at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. South Sudan is competing in the Olympic basketball tournament for the first time.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: What were you doing at 14? Japan's Coco Yoshizawa was winning medals for his country at the age of 14. Yoshizawa won women's street skateboarding gold at the Paris Olympics. In the all-teenage final, Japan's Liz Akama bagged silver while Brazilian Rayssa Leal collected the bronze medal.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Re-introduced into the quarter by USA, Kevin Durant is leading the attack for the Lebron James-less side against Serbia. USA are tipped to record a comfortable win over Serbia. USA leading Serbia 86-65 in the 4th quarter.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid is in Paris for the Summer Games. The former India head coach parted ways with Rohit Sharma’s Team India after guiding the Men In Blue to their second T20 World Cup title. Dravid had already confirmed that the T20 World Cup would be his final assignment as the head coach of Team India. Dravid has been replaced by Gautam Gambhir, who is coaching the Indian side in the ongoing T20I series against hosts Sri Lanka.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Kevin Durant scored 21 points on 8-for-8 shooting in just over 8 1/2 minutes of the first half against Serbia. Durant is the all-time leading scorer in Olympic history for USA. Earlier, Durant missed all five of the USA team's pre-Olympic games with a calf strain. USA are leading Serbia 63-51 in the 3rd quarter.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Hifumi Abe of Japan has claimed the gold medal in the men's under 66kg judo at the Paris Olympics. Willian Lima of Brazil took the silver medal. Gusman Kyrgyzbayev of Kazakhstan and Denis Vieru of Moldovia won bronze medals.

Former world no.1 Rafael Nadal has set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against old rival Novak Djokovic. Nadal, who has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros, has entered the second round of the men’s singles event at the Paris Games. The King of Clay defeated Marton Fucsovics 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the first-round game, in which he sported strapping on his injured right thigh. Nadal will next face Djokovic!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: French police have launched an investigation into death threats against three Israeli athletes at the Summer Games 2024. As per the prosecutors, anti-cybercrime officers are also investigating the release of athletes' personal data on social networks. Israel's foreign minister warned of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists at the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Marton Fucscovics is making sure Rafael Nadal doesn't enjoy a flawless win in his men's singles opener. The Hungary star has taken the King of Clay to the third set. A day after making his doubles debut with Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Games, Nadal is playing a three-set thriller against Fucsovics. The King of Clay won a record 14 French Open titles at the famous venue.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Manu Bhaker for winning India's first medal at the Paris Olympics. After sharing a special post for the Indian shooter, PM Modi also interacted with Bhaker, who ended India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal at the Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy is on match point with back-to-back points against Germany’s Fabian Roth. OUT! Roth fires wide again and the German perishes in the second game. India’s Prannoy outclasses Roth in straight games to win his first match of Group K. A memorable debut for the Indian shuttler in Paris.

Final score: India’s HS Prannoy upstages Fabian Roth of Germany 21-18, 21-12 in men's singles Group K match.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy is an overwhelming favourite from here! The ace shuttler is leading 17-12 in the second game. Forces another error from the German and the senior Indian badminton player is three points away from wrapping up the contest.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Even though Germany’s Fabian Roth is giving HS Prannoy a good fight, he is struggling to match the on-court brilliance of the Indian ace shuttler. Roth is under the pump now in the second game. He is behind Prannoy by four points. Roth scores the next one. A powerful smash follows next and Prannoy extends his lead. Prannoy with a touch of class! It’s a five-point (15-10) game now!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy’s healthy lead is cut shot by Germany’s Fabian Roth in the second game. Prannoy gets the next point to make it a two-point game for the German international. Prannoy wins the long rally and Roth is down on the floor. The Indian shuttler has the bragging rights over the German after the long rally. He gets the better Roth to restore his lead.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy is busy testing Germany’s Fabian Roth with his deft touches. Roth is trailing 3-6 against Prannoy. Another long rally follows and Prannoy gets the point. Prannoy leads Roth 7-3 in game 2.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy starts the second game like he did the first one. He scores the opening point against Germany’s Fabian Roth. However, the German has earned back-to-back points to restore parity in the second game. Prannoy gets the next point to put himself ahead of the German. Prannoy leads Roth 3-2 in game 2!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy takes the lead after another excellent rally. The ace shuttler has made a comeback and is now two points away from snatching the first game from Germany’s Fabian Roth. Brilliant response by Roth, the Indian shuttler had no chance - Roth is one point behind Prannoy! Match point for Prannoy - He is almost there! Game point at 20-18. Fabian with the error and Prannoy bags the first game (21-18) for India.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Fabian Roth is leading HS Prannoy by two points. Who will get to the match point first? Roth’s misfired shot gets Prannoy the chance to pull it back to 15-16 in the evenly-matched 1st round contest at the La Chapelle Arena Court 1. Another long rally and Prannoy prevails; folks, it’s even-steven!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: It’s all square now! There is no separating HS Prannoy and Fabian Roth in the first game. Roth takes the lead for the first time. Prannoy is only behind his German counterpart by a point. Prannoy hits the net after the longest rally of the first game! Roth has drawn a 2-point lead over the Indian shuttler.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy draws a two-point lead over Germany’s Fabian Roth. Prannoy’s next smash is wide. Roth gets a chance to bridge the gap. Superb from Prannoy! Fabian fails to counter this one - the two-point lead is still intact. Prannoy leading Roth 10-8 in the first game.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Fabian Roth making amends in the first game. Back-to-back points for the German and HS Prannoy’s lead is up in smokes. Another long rally follows as Prannoy makes a diving effort to save a point. An excellent point by the Indian shuttler. Roth fails to counter it and Prannoy goes 6-5 ahead of the German shuttler.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy opens his account with the first point of game 1 at the La Chapelle Arena Court 1. Prannoy calls it right after a long rally! He goes two points ahead of his German counterpart in the first game. Fabian Roth is yet to score a point.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: We are done with the warm-ups! HS Prannoy is taking on Fabian Roth in his first men’s singles Group K match at the La Chapelle Arena Court 1. Fabian is serving, let's play!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen are leading India's charge in the singles competition. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are strong medal contenders in the men's doubles. Leading India in the women's singles event is two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu. Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto are medal contenders for India in women's doubles.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: HS Prannoy will face Fabian Roth in the Group K match. The 31-year-old is making his Olympic debut. Prannoy claimed his maiden title on the BWF World Tour last year.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Rafael Nadal claimed the first set by a 6-1 score. Nadal bagged a 3-0 lead after just 13 minutes before taking the first set by a 6-1 score. The King of Clay has not made clear whether the Paris Games will be the last of his storied career.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Rafael Nadal aka King of Clay is leading Márton Fucsovics in his ongoing singles 1st round clash at the Summer Games in Paris. The former World No. 1 has launched his gold medal bid in the tennis competition after expressing reservations about playing the singles event. Nadal is leading Fucsovics 4-1 in the first set.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Steven van de Velde made his return to the Olympics in Paris on Sunday. The Dutch beach volleyball player served time in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl. Velde is not allowed to speak to reporters at the Summer Games. Before his three-set loss to Italy, the Dutch player received a mixture of boos and applause when he was introduced at the event. He’s not here because he just wanted to rest his mind about it and just focus on the game,” said Matthew Immers, who is Velde's teammate at the Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: After India's top-seed Sumit Nagal bowed out of the singles competition, the focus is on former world no. 1 Rafael Nadal, who has made his return to the iconic Roland Garros. Nadal is facing Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round. The King of Clay made a sensational doubles debut with Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday. Nadal's right thigh is heavily bandaged. We are almost through with the warm-ups! The record-time French Open winner has just received a rousing reception in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Simone Biles finished at 59.566 and saluted the crowd after her dismount on uneven bars in the final event. Biles had returned with her left leg heavily taped after tweaking her calf during the warm-up. US coach Cecile Landi had described it as a minor calf issue. In the end, Biles finished well ahead of reigning Olympic champion and teammate Sunisa Lee in the final event.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Former World No.1 Rafael Nadal has decided to play singles at the Paris Olympics. Nadal's manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, has confirmed that Nadal will feature in the singles competition at the Summer Games. The King of Clay will meet Marton Fucsovics of Hungary in the first round. “Tomorrow, I don't know what's going to happen,” Nadal said Saturday. “I don't know if I'm going to play or not.”

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Indian table tennis ace Achanta Sharath Kamal was stunned by lower-ranked Deni Kozul of Slovenia in a round of 64 match. The 42-year-old recorded his fifth Olympic appearance in Paris. He won the first game against Kozul but losing the next three games paved the way for Kozul to draw a 3-1 lead over the Indian ace.

The Commonwealth Games champion made a comeback by making the scoreline read 2-3 in the next game. However, Kozul ended up outclassing Sharath as the lower-ranked player won the tie 4-2 to enter the next round. Kamal lost 12-10 9-11 6-11 7-11 11-8 10-12 to make an early exit. Kozul of Slovenia is ranked 86 places below Sharath.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: India's top singles player, Sumit Nagal, has lost his first-round clash of the Paris 2024 Olympics at Roland-Garros. France's Corentin Moutet defeated Nagal 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 in two hours and 28 minutes to enter the round of 32 phase of the men's competition. Moutet is set to face Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff or Greek superstar Tsitsipas in the next round.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: A convincing win for the Netherlands as archers Ankita, Deepika and Bhajan failed to fire for India in the quarter-finals of the women’s series. Indian archers only managed 48 in the final set. A total domination by the Dutch, who will be shooting for the medal in the semi-finals.

Final scores as Netherlands beat India in quarter-finals:

Netherlands -- 10, 10, 9, 9, 8, 7 -- 53 (6 points)

India - 4, 10, 8, 8, 10 -- 48 (0 point)

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur and Deepika Kumari have lost the 2nd set at the hands of the Netherlands. India will have to avoid a straight-set defeat in the next round. The Netherlands archers fired 9, 10 and 9 to take the second set.

India vs Netherlands: Scores after 2nd set -

Netherlands -- 9, 9, 8, 9, 10, 9 - 54

India -- 10, 10, 8, 6, 9, 6 - 49

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: The Netherlands have won the first set against India at the Esplanade des Invalides. Team India is ranked fourth while the Netherlands are seeded 12th in the women's standings.

India vs Netherlands scores after 1st set:

Netherlands -- 9, 8, 9, 9, 9 8 - 52

India -- 7, 10, 7, 9, 9, 9 - 51

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: As we gear up for the archery quarter-finals, let’s take a quick look at some of the Indian contingent's swimming results. Srihari Nataraj clocked a time of 55.01 in the 100m backstroke as he finished second in the heats. Despite finishing second, the Indian swimmer failed to enter the semifinals. He was joint 33rd overall in the final standings. It should be noted that only the 16 fastest from the heats secure a qualification. India’s Dhinidhi Desinghu bagged a 23rd spot in the final standings with a time of 2:06.96 in the women’s 200m freestyle.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: The Indian women’s team will meet the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the women’s team event at the Summer Games. The quarter-final match is scheduled for a start at 5:45 PM IST.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Sumit Nagal had a tough draw as the India's top singles player kickstarted his Paris Olympics campaign against French Moutet Corentin. Nagal is ranked 80th in the world. Kickstarting his campaign, Nagal lost the first set 2-6 against Moutet in the first round of men's singles. He drew level 1-1 against Moutet in the second set. Nagal claimed the second 6-2 to take the game into the decider.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: The longest rally had 15 strokes. Manikra Batra claimed 51 points in the contest. She won the first three games (11-8, 12-10, 11-9) before Anna Hursey won the fourth with a 9-11 margin. However, Manika outclassed the Great Britain star 11-5 to enter the next round of the women’s singles table tennis contest.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Saving her best for the last, Manika Batra claimed five match points to get the better of Anna Hursey of Great Britain in her women’s table tennis singles opener at the Paris Games. An 11-5 win in the fifth game and Batra has entered the second round of the table tennis contest.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has reacted after ace India shooter Manu Bhaker finished third to secure a bronze medal in the final of the women's air pistol event in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Taking to X, Tendulkar lauded Bhaker, who is the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting at the Olympics.

“Off the mark in the medal tally and on the mark with the shooting! Congratulations, @realmanubhaker, on bagging India's first medal at the Paris Olympics. After overcoming the heartbreak in Tokyo, you have shown immense strength & determination to win a bronze at #Paris2024, and made India proud,” Tendulkar said.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Anna Hursey of Great Britain has taken Indian paddler Manika Batra to game No.5 in Paris. So, no straight-game win for Manika in her campaign opener. Hursey stages a comeback to win the fourth game. Into the 5th game we go!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Manika Batra has continued her aggressive approach against Anna Hursey of Great Britain. Making the fourth game a decider of the contest, Batra has drawn a 5-3 lead over the Hursey. Can Hursey fight back? She does as scores are level 5-5 in the fourth game.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Making light work of Great Britain in her women's singles opener, table tennis superstar Manika Batra has taken a 3-0 lead over Anna Hursey. The Indian star won the first three games in just 23 minutes. One more win in the game and Batra will enter the next round. A clean sweep on the cards?

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Did you know? Anna Hursey of Great Britain was picked by Team Wales for the Commonwealth Games at just 11 years old. In the next edition of the Commonwealth Games at Birmingham, the then 16-year-old won a bronze medal. She is Wales' first tennis player at the Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Manika Batra kickstarted her campaign by bagging the first game of the contest against Anna Hursey of Great Britain. Taking the second game with a 12-10 margin, the Indian table tennis star has taken a 2-0 lead over her British opponent.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was all praise for Manu Bhaker after the ace shooter clinched a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. “A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India’s FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze. This success is even more special as she becomes the 1st woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!,” PM Modi said.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Table tennis sensation Manika Batra has kickstarted her campaign at the Paris Games 2024. The ace paddler is up against Anna Hursey of Great Britain. Earlier, Indian icon Sharath Kamal lost to Deni Kozul of Slovenia 2-4 (12-10, 9-11, 6-11, 7-11, 11-8, 10-12) in the men's singles round of 64 match.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen has capped off a memorable Olympic debut with an impressive win over Germany’s Maxi Carina Kloetzer in the women’s 50kg bout. Boxer Zareen outclassed the German star 5-0 to enter the round of 16 phase of the Paris Games event. Top seed Wu Yu of China is her next opponent in the women’s 50kg division.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Oh Ye Jin of Korea (243.2) bagged the gold meal by breaking the Olympic record. Kim Yeji provided Korea with a one-two finish on the podium by winning the silver medal in the recently concluded women's air pistol final at the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Before Manu Bhaker announced her arrival with a podium finish, shooters Gagan Narang and Vijay last won a medal in shooting for India at the Summer Games. Team India finally ended their medal drought at the Summer Games after 12 years. Bhaker opened India's account by winning the bronze medal.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Ace shooter Manu Bhaker claimed the first medal for India in the women's air pistol final at the Summer Olympics. Bhaker won the bronze medal with a score of 221.7 at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre. This is India's first shooting medal after 12 years. Bhaker secured the third spot in the qualification round of the shooting event yesterday. When it comes to the individual event at the Summer Games, she is the first Indian woman in 20 years to reach the summit clash of the Olympic shooting tournament. Manu has also become the first Indian woman to claim a shooting medal at the Summer Games.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Manu Bhaker is the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Olympics. She came close to winning a silver medal as the shooter finished third by 0.1 points. Meanwhile, India's Arjun Babuta qualified for the men's 10m air rifle shooting final!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Manu Bhaker bags India’s first medal in the Paris Games! Bhaker fires 10.1 while Yeji comes with 9.4. Bhaker was placed second but after her 10.3 shot, Yeji came back with 10.5. The Indian shooter was upstaged by 0.1 points! Bhaker opens India’s medal account by securing the bronze medal.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Back-to-back 10s for India's Manu Bhaker. Bhaker is backed by the Indian supporters in the final. Her class shot has received the loudest cheer at the arena. She has crossed the 200-point mark. The next two shots with decide the bronze medal!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: India’s Manu Bhaker with a 9.9. A 10.2 follows next. She is still keen on retaining her podium spot. Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Ranxin finished sixth to exit the air pistol final.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: With a 9.8, Manu Bhaker has been shifted to the third spot. We have witnessed the second elimination in the women's air pistol final. Kim Yeji's shoots 9.9 to stamp her authority. Korea’s Yeji and Jin Ye Oh are leading the race while India's pride, Manu, is third.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Manu Bhaker regains the second spot after the fist elimination phase of the women's air pistol final at the Paris Games 2024. With 10.5 and 10.4, Bhaker has taken the second spot again in the summit clash. Meanwhile, Hungary's Veronika Major bowed out of the pistol event final with a score of 114.0.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Stage two is over and shooter Manu Bhaker has taken the third spot in the current standings of the women’s air pistol final at the Summer Games in Paris. She has 100.3 after firing 10 shots. We are moments away from the elimination phase. Two more single shots!

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: That's how you announce yourself at the grandest stage. Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has bagged the second spot in the initial stages of the women's air pistol final. We will have an elimination phase after two more single shots.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Introduced as the seventh athlete in the women's air pistol final, India's Manu Bhaker waved to the crowd as the pride of the nation was welcomed with "India India" cheers at the venue. Manu, who has Bib No.1431, is leading India's charge in the final.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Sharath Kamal is in action, up against Denl Kozul! He won Game 1, 12-10, and the second game is ongoing! He is trailing 6-9.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Manu Bhaker will be in action soon! Medal round of the 10m air pistol women's final! Can she overcome her Tokyo failure and redeem herself?

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: Shooting, men's 10m air rifle qualification: India's Arjun Babuta starts well to grab the 5th spot after Series 1. Sandeep Singh is at 41st position.

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Live updates: There it is! Sreeja wins it! 11-8 in the fourth game to complete the whitewash! Into the next round! Wraps it up in 28 minutes!

Sreeja 11-8 Kallberg, 4th game

Sreeja 11-7 Kallberg, 3rd game

Sreeja 11-9 Kallberg, 2nd game