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.