The Paris Olympics 2024 kicked off with thrilling matches in both hockey and badminton. The Indian men's hockey team clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over New Zealand, setting a strong start in the highly competitive Pool B. Defending champions Netherlands and Belgium also secured victories in their respective matches. In badminton, Lakshya Sen triumphed over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon, while the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the French pair of Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar. Despite some losses in women's doubles and shooting events, Manu Bhaker kept hopes alive by qualifying for the finals in the 10m Air Pistol event. Indian athletes, including the 29-member athletics team, are expected to perform well, with high hopes for multiple medals.