– Manu Bhaker’s bid for a historic third medal ended with a fourth-place finish in the women’s 25m pistol final
– Bhaker remained composed and optimistic, stating that she will continue to strive for better performances in the future
– Lakshya Sen and Lovlina Borgohain will be in focus on Day 9 of the Paris Olympics
– Sen will face Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles badminton semi-final, with Axelsen holding a significant head-to-head advantage
– China’s Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong won the gold in the mixed doubles badminton event
– Sen is aiming to become the first Indian male shuttler to reach the final and has his eyes set on the gold medal
– Axelsen will be another tough opponent for Sen, as the reigning Olympic champion has a strong track record in major tournaments and is known for his dominance on the court