India Shines in Paris Olympics Opening Events

India's men's hockey team narrowly defeated New Zealand 3-2 in their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a last-minute penalty goal. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and coach Craig Fulton described the performance as a 'wake-up call' due to several mistakes and challenges faced during the match. India will face Argentina next, with hopes to secure a strong position in Pool B, which includes other tough competitors like Belgium and Australia. Shooter Manu Bhaker secured India's first medal with a bronze in the 10m Air Pistol event and is set to compete again along with other Indian shooters and archers aiming for more medals. Indian badminton players had a mixed start, with Satwik-Chirag and Lakshya Sen securing wins, while the women's doubles team of Ashwini-Tanisha faltered. The Indian contingent continues to aim for multiple medals in various sports, including shooting, archery, and badminton.