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In a display of determination and grit, <keyword id="20425572" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Balraj-Panwar" source="keywords">Balraj Panwar</keyword>, <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s sole representative in rowing at the <keyword id="20201477" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-2024-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris 2024 Olympics</keyword>, secured his place in Final D of the <keyword id="22617528" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mens-singles-sculls" source="keywords">men's singles sculls</keyword> event. Competing in the semi-final C/D on Wednesday, Panwar clocked a time of 7:04.97, finishing sixth.<br /><br />Panwar, a 25-year-old member of the Indian army has been a stand out <keyword id="20102132" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="athlete" source="keywords">athlete</keyword>, carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders. Despite the challenging conditions and stiff competition, Panwar's performance in the semi-final C/D reflects his relentless effort and commitment to his sport. The Final D schedule for Friday, August 2, at 1:48 PM IST, is a classification race that determines rankings from 19th to 24th place, where no medals will be awarded.<br /><br />Panwar finished sixth in the men's singles sculls semi-final C/D with a time of 7:04.97. His journey to the Paris Olympics has been one of perseverance and dedication. Training rigorously to compete at the highest level, his participation alone marks a significant achievement. <br /><br />His determination and hard work exemplify the spirit of an athlete who strives for excellence, regardless of the outcome. In <keyword id="20012442" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="badminton" source="keywords">badminton</keyword>, ace India shuttler <keyword id="20123154" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lakshya-Sen" source="keywords">Lakshya Sen</keyword> defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-18, 21-12 in the badminton men's singles Group L match and secured a place in the pre-quarters at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday.<br /><br />Lakshya clinched a win over Christie in 50 minutes at the La Chapelle Arena on Wednesday. The Indian shuttler dominated the Indonesian and won the first game 8-2. Lakshya capitalised in the second to close out the match against Jonatan Christie.<br /><br />Sen also topped the men's singles Group L and could face HS Prannoy in the upcoming Round of 16 match. The pre-quarterfinals will start on Thursday. In shooting, Indian shooter <keyword id="20166561" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swapnil-kusale" source="keywords">Swapnil Kusale</keyword> finished seventh in the qualification round of men's 50m 3P to qualify for the final at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Wednesday.<br /><br />Indian shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale both appeared in the men's 50m 3P qualification round at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On his Olympic debut, Kusale finished seventh with a score of 590-38x. While, Tomar ranked 11th with a total of 589-33x. Only the top eight shooters have qualified for the final round, and Tomar failed to make his place in the final round. <br /><br />

Balraj Panwar advances to Final D at Paris 2024 Olympics

<keyword id="20425572" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Balraj-Panwar" source="keywords">Balraj Panwar</keyword> finished fifth in the quarterfinals in men’s single Sculls. He clocked his personal-best timing of 7:05.10 but fell short by close to 11 seconds to qualify for the semi-finals. He will now further compete for the 13-24th place.<br /><br />Despite the disappointment on Tuesday, Balraj’s feat was nothing short of a miracle. Just four years ago when the world gathered at Tokyo for the <keyword id="19933819" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="olympics" source="keywords">Olympics</keyword>, he barely knew the sport and wouldn’t have even dreamt of participating in the next Olympics in Paris.<br /><br /><h2>Humble Beginnings</h2>Born in Kaimla village in <keyword id="19904807" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Haryana" source="keywords">Haryana</keyword>’s Karnal district, Balraj Panwar's journey to the <keyword id="20006192" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris Olympics</keyword> is a serendipitous turn of events and a testament to his resilience. He came from humble beginnings and faced significant challenges early in life, including the loss of his father. <br /><br />To support his family, he sought a post in the <keyword id="19908736" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Army" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Indian Army" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Indian Army">Indian Army</keyword>, unaware that this decision would lead him to become India's sole representative in <keyword id="20419957" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rowing" source="keywords">rowing</keyword> at the 2024 Paris Olympics.<br /><br />Balraj's introduction to rowing came as late as in 2020 when a coach noticed his six-foot frame and suggested he try the sport. His dedication and natural talent quickly became evident, and by the end of the year, he moved to the Army Rowing Node for better training facilities.<br /><br /><h2>Rise to Prominence</h2>Despite a slow start in domestic competitions, Balraj's breakthrough came in 2023 when he won gold at the national championships. This victory secured his spot in the camp for the Asian Games, where he narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing fourth. This performance, however, gave him the self-belief needed to succeed on larger stages.<br /><br />In May 2023, Balraj secured his place at the Paris Olympics by winning bronze at the Asian and Oceanian Rowing Olympic Qualification Regatta in South Korea. <br /><br /><h2>Eyes on the finish line</h2>Balraj's preparations for the Olympics had been meticulous. He was coached by Bajrang Lal Takhar, who won India's first individual rowing Gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games held in <keyword id="20063751" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Guangzhou" source="keywords">Guangzhou</keyword>. His target for the Paris Olympics was clear: to clock a personal best. And he did just that!<br /><br />Despite not advancing further, his journey from a small village in Haryana to competing at the Paris Olympics is a remarkable achievement. Nicknamed "<keyword id="19899524" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="MS-Dhoni" source="keywords">MS Dhoni</keyword> of Indian rowing" on the Olympics website, Balraj's story is one of relentless effort. As he readies for his next challenge, he carries the hopes of a nation and the promise of a bright future in Indian rowing.<br /><br />Also Read: <br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/how-5g-technology-is-helping-curb-carbon-emissions-and-waste-at-the-paris-games/amp_articleshow/112115743.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">How 5G technology is helping curb carbon emissions and waste at the Paris Games</a><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/article/bite-sized-tradition-why-do-olympic-winners-bite-their-medals/articleshow/112097005.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Bite-sized tradition: Why do Olympic winners bite their medals?</a><br />

Paris Olympics 2024: Meet Haryana’s Balraj Panwar, who mastered the sport in just four years, only to miss semis by 11 seconds

As the <keyword id="20201477" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paris-2024-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris 2024 Olympics</keyword> unfolds, <keyword id="20430758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-athletes" source="keywords">Indian athletes</keyword> are poised to shine on the global stage, promising thrilling performances and unforgettable moments. This week, from August 1 to August 6, India's sports enthusiasts have a packed schedule of must-watch events.<br /><br />Key highlights include the promising <keyword id="20241095" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Manu-Bhaker" source="keywords">Manu Bhaker</keyword> in the <keyword id="22628612" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="25m-Pistol-event" source="keywords">25m Pistol event</keyword>, a high-stakes <keyword id="6362179" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hockey" source="Orion">hockey</keyword> match between India and Belgium, and <keyword id="30621" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="badminton" source="Orion">badminton</keyword> prodigy <keyword id="20123154" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lakshya-Sen" source="keywords">Lakshya Sen</keyword>'s crucial games. With each athlete carrying the hopes of a nation, the coming days are set to showcase the spirit and talent of Indian sports, making it a week not to be missed.<br /><h2>Thursday, August 1</h2><h3>11:30 AM: Men’s 20km Race Walk</h3>Indian athletes competing: Vikash Singh, Paramjeet Singh Bisht and Akshdeep Singh<br /><h3>12:30 PM: Golf Men’s Individual Stroke Play Round 1</h3>Indian athletes competing: Gaganjeet Bhullar and Shubhankar Sharma<br /><h3>1:00 PM: Shooting (Kusale wins Bronze medal)</h3>50 Rifle 3 Positions Men’s Final with Swapnil Kusale<br /><h3>1:20 PM: Women’s 20km Race Walk</h3>Indian athletes competing: Priyanka<br /><h3>1:30 PM: Hockey</h3>Men’s Pool B with India v Belgium<br /><h3>2:30 PM: Boxing</h3>Women’s 50kg Preliminaries Round of 16 with Zareen Nikhat vs China’s Wu Yu<br /><h3>1:00 PM: Men’s Individual Archery</h3>1/32 Elimination Round with Pravin Ramesh Jadhav vs China’s Kao Wenchao<br /><h3>3:30 PM: Shooting</h3>50m Rifle 3 Positions Women’s Qualification with Sift Kaur Samra and Anjum Moudgil<br /><h3>3:45 PM: Sailing Men’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Vishnu Saravanan<br /><h3>4:30 PM: Badminton</h3><ul><li>Men’s Doubles Quarterfinal with Shetty/Rankireddy vs Malaysia’s Chia/Soh</li><li>Men’s Singles Round of 16 with H S Prannoy and Lakshya Sen</li></ul><h3>7:05 PM: Sailing Women’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Nethra Kumanan<br /><h3>10:00 PM: Badminton</h3>Women’s Singles with V Sindhu Pusarla vs China’s HE Bing Jiao<br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112191180" title="Swapnil Kusale wins Bronze in men&amp;#39;s 50m rifle 3 positions event, India’s third medal at Paris Olympics 2024" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>Friday, August 2<br /></h2><h3>12:30 PM: Golf</h3>Men’s Individual Stroke Play Round 2 with Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar<br /><h3>12:30 PM: Shooting</h3>25m Pistol Women’s Qualification Precision with Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker<br /><h3>1:30 PM: Shooting</h3>Day 1 of Skeet Men’s Qualifications with Anant Jeet Singh Naruka<br /><h3>1:00 PM: Mixed Team Archery</h3>⅛ Elimination Round with India v Indonesia<br /><h3>1:00 PM: Rowing</h3>Men’s Single Sculls Final D with Balraj Panwar<br /><h3>1:30 PM: Judo</h3>Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat 1 with Tulikaa Maan vs Cuba’s Idalys Ortiz<br /><h3>3:45 PM: Sailing Women’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Nehtra Kumanan<br /><h3>4:45 PM: Hockey</h3>Men’s Pool B with India v Australia<br /><h3>7:05 PM: Sailing Men’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Vishnu Saravanan<br /><h3>9:40 PM: Women’s 5km</h3>Round 1 with Ankita and Parul Chaudhary<br /><h3>11:40 PM: Men’s Shot Put Qualification</h3>Indian athletes competing: Tajinderpal Singh Toor<br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112164992" title="India&amp;#39;s Lakshya Sen stuns world number 3 to secure pre-quarterfinal spot in men&amp;#39;s badminton at Paris Olympics" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>Saturday, August 3</h2><h3>12:30 PM: Shooting</h3>Day 1 of Skeet Women’s Qualifications with Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan<br /><h3>1:00 PM: Archery</h3>Women’s Individual ⅛ Elimination Rounds with Deepika Kumari vs Germany’s Michelle Kroppen and Bhajan Kaur vs Indonesia’s Diananda Choirunisa<br /><h3>3:45 PM: Sailing Men’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Vishnu Saravanan<br /><h3>5:55 PM: Sailing Women’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Nethra Kumanan<br /><h3>12:02 AM: Boxing</h3>Men’s 71kg Quarterfinals with Nishant Dev vs Mexico’s Marco Alonso Verde Alvarez<br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112102370" title="Who is Manu Bhaker, the first Indian woman to win a Bronze Medal in Shooting at the Olympics?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>Sunday, August 4</h2><h3>12:30 PM: Shooting</h3>Stage 1 of 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Qualification with Vijayveer Sidhu<br /><h3>3:02 PM: Boxing</h3>Women’s 75kg Quarterfinals with Lovlina Borgohain vs China’s Li Qian<br /><h3>3:35 PM: Sailing Men’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Vishnu Saravanan<br /><h3>6:05 PM: Sailing Women’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Nethra Kumanan<br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112168919" title="Ticket collector like Dhoni, son of female sarpanch makes rare Olympic final" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>Monday, August 5</h2><h3>1:30 PM: Table Tennis</h3>Women’s Team Round of 16 with India v Romania<br /><h3>3:45 PM: Sailing Women’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Nethra Kumanan<br /><h3>6:10 PM: Sailing Men’s Dinghy</h3>Indian athletes competing: Vishnu Saravanan<br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112137862" title="&amp;quot;Took me long to overcome&amp;quot;: History-maker Bhaker on her Tokyo Olympics 2020 gun malfunction" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>Tuesday, August 6</h2><h3>1:30 PM: Table Tennis</h3>Men’s Team Round of 16 with India v China<br />

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