From Hope to Heartbreak: Top Olympic Medal Contenders Who Missed the Mark
A look at top Indian medal contenders who fell short at the Paris Olympics. From badminton champ PV Sindhu to boxer Nikhat Zareen, their journeys are filled with grit and determination ??
PV Sindhu - Badminton
Heartbreak for India’s biggest medal hope in badminton! ??
PV Sindhu's dream of becoming the first Indian athlete to win three Olympic medals shattered after she lost to China's He Bingjiao in the Round of 16.
Satwiksairaj Rannkireddy and Chirag Shetty - Badminton
Another heartbreak for India in badminton! ??
For the second time in the Olympics, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fall short, losing to Malaysians Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the quarter-finals. ??
Nikhat Zareen - Boxing
"I’m really sorry I couldn’t bring a medal home"
India's boxing sensation Nikhat Zareen faced a tough bout in the round of 16, losing to China's Wu Yu by a unanimous 5-0 verdict. ??
Amit Panghal - Boxing
Amit Panghal, the 2019 world silver medallist, faced a tough exit from the Paris Olympics with a 1-4 loss to Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba in the 51kg pre-quarterfinals. ????
Sift Kaur Samra - Shooting
The reigning Asian Games champ couldn’t secure a final spot in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions, finishing 31st in qualification. Despite strong credentials, a challenging standing performance left her out of contention.