Harmeet Desai marked a strong start to his Olympic debut by defeating Jordan's Zaid Abo Yaman 4-0 in the men's singles table tennis preliminary round, finishing the match in just 30 minutes. The experienced player, who previously contributed to gold medal wins at the Commonwealth Games, will face World Ranked 5 Felix Lebrun in the next round. Indian table tennis has high hopes at the Paris Olympics, with both men's and women's teams competing for the first time in team events. Other prominent Indian players, including Manika Batra and Achanta Sharath Kamal, are also gearing up for their matches. Desai's victory adds to the optimism surrounding the Indian contingent, which includes several seasoned athletes aiming to make an impact on the global stage.