Live Updates:
9.49 pm - Another disappointing result in boxing as Jaismine Lamboria gets knocked out by former world champion Nesthy Petecio from Philippines in the round of 16.
7.34 pm: India's Amit Panghal has crashed out of the men's 51kg event after losing to Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba in the Round of 16. The veteran pugilist lost against the 3rd seed by a 1-4 split decision
6:27 pm: Indian men's hockey team have beaten Ireland comfortably in their group stage game by a scoreline of 2-0. Harmanpreet scored both goals and has taken his tally for the tournament to 4.
6:15 pm: The Indian badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have beaten Muhammad Riad Ardianto and Fajar Alfian to stay unbeaten in the group-stage games.
2:20 pm: Rowing athlete Balraj Panwar fails to qualify for semi-final after finishing 5th in the quarter-final. He registered time of 7:06.10s.
1:20 pm: India have clinched their 2nd Bronze medal as Sarabjot Singh and Manu Bhaker emerged triumphant against South Korea in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol event.
Preview:
India missed out on winning at least two medals on Monday (July 29th) as Arjun Babuta and Ramita Jindal after the duo failed in the 10m Air Rifle event. Babuta narrowly missed out after finishing 4th, while Jindal, playing in her first Olympics edition, finished 7th. With Manu Bhaker returning to action on Tuesday (July 30th) after winning Bronze on Sunday, the onus will be on her to help India to their 2nd medal.
The 22-year-old will team up with Sarabjot Singh in the mixed 10m Air pistol event, with the bronze medal on the line. It will be the biggest focus on Tuesday. The pre-quarterfinal bout involving Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also be of utmost importance as the pair hope to reach the next stage after sealing their spot in the quarterfinals.
Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto will aim for a consolation win. The duo lost their first two matches, thereby losing an opportunity to feature in the quarterfinals.
Additionally, Prithviraj Tondaiman will partake in the Trap Men's qualification event, while Shreyasi Singh and Rajeshwari Kumari will be in action from the women's category. Archery, Boxing, Rowing, Equestrian are also on the cards for day 4.
