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The Paris 2024 Olympics are set to showcase thrilling table tennis action as Indian players gear up for their matches. Here's a breakdown of what's ahead:
Men's Team Event: India vs. China
Matchup: The Indian men’s team will face the formidable People’s Republic of China in the opening round.
Key Stats:
China:
Four-time gold medalists since team events were introduced in 2008
India:
First time qualifying for team events at the Olympics
Women's Team Event: India vs. Romania
Matchup: The Indian women’s team will compete against Romania in the round of 16.
Potential Second Round Opponent:
Germany: Silver medalists at Rio 2016
Men’s Singles Matches
Sharath Kamal vs. Deni Kozul:
Sharath Kamal: Veteran Olympian making his fifth appearance
Deni Kozul: Competed in Tokyo 2020
Harmeet Desai vs. Zaid Abo Yaman:
Preliminary Round: Harmeet Desai faces Zaid Abo Yaman of Jordan on July 27.
Potential Round of 64 Match: Winner will face France’s Felix Lebrun, the world No. 5.
Women's Singles Matches
Manika Batra vs. Anna Hursey:
Matchup: Indian table tennis ace Manika Batra will face 18-year-old Anna Hursey of Great Britain in the opening round of the women’s singles event.
Key Stats:
Manika Batra:
Seeded 18th
World No. 28
Reached the third round in Tokyo 2020
Third successive Olympics appearance
Anna Hursey:
Making her Olympic debut
Ranked 103rd in the world
Sreeja Akula vs. Christina Kallberg:
Matchup: Sreeja Akula, seeded 16th, will take on Sweden’s Christina Kallberg in the round of 64.
Key Stats:
Sreeja Akula:
Seeded 16th
Christina Kallberg:
Competed in Tokyo 2020, exited in the opening round
Table Tennis Competitions Schedule
Dates: July 27 to August 10 Venue: South Paris Arena Events: Men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed doubles, men’s team, and women’s team
Indian Table Tennis Draws at Paris 2024
Men’s Team:
Round of 16: India vs. China
Women’s Team:
Round of 16: India vs. Romania
Men’s Singles:
Preliminary Round: Harmeet Desai vs. Zaid Abo Yaman (Jordan)
Round of 64: Sharath Kamal vs. Deni Kozul (Slovenia)
Women’s Singles:
Round of 64: Manika Batra vs. Anna Hursey (Great Britain)
Round of 64: Sreeja Akula vs. Christina Kallberg (Sweden)
With such promising matchups, Indian table tennis players are poised to make a significant impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Stay tuned for updates and cheer for Team India!
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