
The Indian badminton contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024 concluded their campaign without a medal, marking the first time since Beijing 2008 that India returned home empty-handed in the sport. Lakshya Sen narrowly missed a bronze in men’s singles, while PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and the Satwik-Chirag duo also fell short in their respective events. Despite their efforts, the once-promising badminton team couldn’t replicate the success of previous Olympics, leaving Indian fans disappointed.
Lakshya Sen’s Near Miss and India’s Medal Drought in Badminton at Paris 2024
India’s hopes in badminton at the Paris Olympics 2024 were dashed as the team failed to secure a single medal, a first since Beijing 2008. Lakshya Sen led the charge, reaching the semi-finals but ultimately losing the bronze to Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy both exited in the quarters, while the Satwik-Chirag duo, strong medal contenders, also bowed out early. The disappointing performance marks a low point for Indian badminton on the global stage.
Paris Olympics 2024: India’s Badminton Team Fails to Secure a Medal After 16 Years
The Indian badminton team experienced a rare setback at the Paris Olympics 2024, finishing without a medal for the first time since Beijing 2008. Lakshya Sen, who had shown promise by defeating top opponents, lost momentum and missed out on the bronze medal. PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy couldn’t advance past the quarters, and the highly anticipated Satwik-Chirag pair also fell short. The result highlights the challenges faced by the Indian contingent, which had been a consistent medal contributor in recent years.