Nisha Dahiya in action during Paris Olympics 2024© X (Twitter)
Indian grappler Nisha Dahiya was left sobbing in acute pain after she lost her quarterfinal bout against North Korea’s Pak Sol Gum 8-10 in the women’s 68 kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Monday. Leading 8-1 at one point in time with just over 90 seconds left, Nisha sustained a serious injury on her right hand, which left her in agonising pain as she wept inconsolably. Following a medical break, Nisha didn’t have any strength left in her right hand and it became a cakewalk for the North Korean, who showed her ruthless streak to get a leg-hold and nine straight points.
What a fighter, Nisha Dahiya.pic.twitter.com/JOayPitOIG
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) August 5, 2024
In fact, with 10 seconds left, the scoreline was 8-8 but the writing was on the wall as the Haryana woman surrendered in the dying moments without a fight.
Win or lose, you’ve made India proud, Nisha Dahiya!
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— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) August 5, 2024
Nisha might have a shot at repechage if her North Korean opponent reaches final, but whether she will be in a position to even take the mat is a bigger question as wept inconsolably after the bout.
This is so toughpic.twitter.com/M3mXAeDfJ7
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) August 5, 2024
Earlier, Nisha had won her opening bout against Ukraine’s Sova Rizhko 6-4 as the wrestling competition got underway at the Games.
Sport is cruel. Nisha Dahiya is a fighter. Get well soon champion. pic.twitter.com/vPSNKG25tz
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) August 5, 2024
India’s only entry in the heavyweight category, Nisha is an Asian Championships silver medallist and got the better of her opponent from Ukraine without much trouble.
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