Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji Exit Paris Olympics; Manu Bhaker Wins Bronze
The Indian duo of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji were defeated in the first round of the men’s doubles tennis event at the Paris Olympics. They lost 7-5, 6-2 to French players Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger-Vasselin. The match lasted 1 hour and 16 minutes, with the French pair converting two of their three break-point chances. Bopanna and Balaji made 15 unforced errors, which hindered their performance.
In other news, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the 10 Metre Women’s Air Pistol event, marking India’s first medal at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker scored 221.7 points, becoming the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Olympics. South Korea’s Ye Jin won the gold medal with an Olympic record of 243.2 points, while Kim Yeji took silver with 241.3 points.
On the opening day, Bhaker finished third in the qualification round to secure her place in the final. However, fellow Indian shooter Rhythm Sangwan did not make it to the final, finishing in 15th place.
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Rohan Bopanna -: Rohan Bopanna is an Indian tennis player known for playing in doubles matches. He has represented India in many international tournaments.
N Sriram Balaji -: N Sriram Balaji is another Indian tennis player who often plays in doubles matches. He has partnered with Rohan Bopanna in various competitions.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports. It is held in Paris, the capital city of France.
Gael Monfils -: Gael Monfils is a famous tennis player from France. He is known for his athletic and entertaining style of play.
Edouard Roger-Vasselin -: Edouard Roger-Vasselin is another French tennis player who specializes in doubles matches. He has won several titles in his career.
Manu Bhaker -: Manu Bhaker is a young Indian shooter who competes in pistol shooting events. She has won many medals in international competitions.
10 Metre Women’s Air Pistol -: The 10 Metre Women’s Air Pistol is a shooting event where participants aim at a target from a distance of 10 meters using an air pistol.
South Korea -: South Korea is a country in East Asia. It is known for its advanced technology and strong sports teams.
Ye Jin -: Ye Jin is a shooter from South Korea who won the gold medal in the 10 Metre Women’s Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics.
Kim Yeji -: Kim Yeji is another shooter from South Korea who won the silver medal in the same event as Ye Jin at the Paris Olympics.
