Paris Olympics 2024, Day 6: Men's 20km Race Walk Final Start Delayed; Indian Contenders in Action
- nripage
- 01 Aug 2024 06:17 AM
- Paris Olympics 2024
The Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6 has kicked off with an unexpected delay in the start of the men's 20km race walk final. Indian athletes Akshdeep Singh, Vikash Singh, and Paramjeet Singh Bisht are set to compete in this high-stakes event, aiming to bring home a medal for the nation. The delay has added to the anticipation as fans eagerly await the performance of these Indian contenders.
Following the men's race walk final, attention will shift to the women's 20km race walk final, where Priyanka Goswami is the sole Indian representative. The day is packed with more events, including Swapnil Kusale competing in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final, and the women's event slated for later in the day. These events are crucial for India's medal hopes on Day 6.
In addition to athletics, India will face Belgium in a highly anticipated field hockey match at 1:30 PM. Nikhat Zareen is set to compete in her women's 50kg Round of 16 bout at 2 PM, while badminton fans will be excited to see Lakshya Sen take on HS Prannoy in the men's singles Round of 16. The star doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, will also be vying for a place in the semi-finals.
As the day unfolds, the focus remains on India's athletes as they seek to add to the nation's medal tally. With numerous events lined up, Day 6 promises to be an action-packed day at the Paris Olympics 2024, with both exciting victories and challenging moments on the horizon.