In a dramatic finish to the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India’s hopes of securing a medal were dashed as both of their pairs fell short of the qualification rounds. The team of Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta finished in 6th place with a score of 628.7, narrowly missing out on the bronze medal match by just 1.0 point. The qualification cutoff was 629.7, set by the 4th-place team.
10m Air Rifle
The second Indian pair, Elavenil Valarivan and Sandeep Singh, ended their campaign in 12th place with a score of 626.3. The top four positions were dominated by China (632.2), Korea (631.4), Kazakhstan (630.8), and Germany (629.7), leaving India on the outside looking in.
Despite a valiant effort and a thrilling competition, India’s marksmen fell just short of the podium, reflecting the intense level of competition at the Paris Games. This close miss underscores the challenging nature of the event and the high standards set by their competitors.
Balraj Panwar Falls Short of Direct Quarterfinals Qualification in Men’s Single Sculls at Paris 2024
In a gripping heats round of the men’s single sculls event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India’s lone rower, Balraj Panwar, narrowly missed out on securing a direct spot in the quarterfinals. Competing on July 27, Saturday, Panwar finished 4th in his heat, just behind Thomas Mackintosh of New Zealand, Stefanos Ntouskos of Greece, and Abdelkhalek Elbanna of Egypt.
Despite his valiant effort, Panwar’s placement means he will now advance to the repechage round, where he will have another opportunity to qualify for the quarterfinals. The competition remains fierce as he looks to secure a place among the top contenders.
