As Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto’s campaign falters at the Paris Olympics, the spotlight shifts to other Indian shuttlers. With Ponnappa and Crasto virtually out of the running, the burden now falls on the likes of PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth to salvage India’s badminton pride.
PV Sindhu, a proven Olympic medalist, carries the weight of expectations and is known for rising to the occasion. Her aggressive play and experience could turn the tide. Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth must find consistency to advance past the formidable competition.
The mixed doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also holds promise. They have shown potential on the international circuit and could be the dark horses in this race.
Indian badminton fans are desperate for a turnaround. The early exit of Ponnappa and Crasto is a bitter pill to swallow, but hope persists that the remaining shuttlers will rise to the challenge. It’s time for the new generation to step up, display resilience, and fight fiercely for every point to keep India’s Olympic dreams alive. The nation watches with bated breath, yearning for a hero to emerge from the shadows of disappointment.
