Day 6 at the Rio Olympics 2016 is a big one for India as it will participate in some of the major events like Badminton, Golf, Archery, Hockey and Boxing. It all begins with Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa badminton women’s doubles match as India take on Japan. You can catch all the live updates on this blog while we bring to you the action as it unfolds. The Indian women will be battling against A. Takahashi and M. Matsutomo from Japan while trying to take India forward in the competition. Also Read: Rio 2016 Olympics India Schedule Day 6 Also Read - Badminton | PV Sindhu Needs to Give More Attention to Recovery Between Matches to Win Medal at Tokyo Olympics: Vimal Kumar
The 101st edition of the Olympics has been a roller coaster ride so far with India crashing out in several events. However, the Men’s hockey team’s recent victory over Argentina and Atanu Das’ performance in Archery has kept spirits high. Dipa Karmakar’s qualification to the final has also raised spirits and she looks all set to make India proud. However, all eyes are now set on the badminton events as India participates in the Women’s doubles, Men’s doubles and Women’s singles matches today. Later in the day, Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu will be sweating it out in the singles compeition. But before that, it is time for Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa to takeon Japan in the doubles followed by Manu Attri and Suneeth Reddy representing India in the Men’s doubles. We will be bringing you all the action live as it unfolds in Rio. Also Read - Badminton: Saina Nehwal Enters Semifinals of Orleans Masters 2021; Ashwini Ponnappa-N. Sikki Reddy Also Reach Last Four
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