Indian wrestler Nisha Dahiya stood on the verge of assuring the nation a fourth medal at the Paris Olympics after she made a stupendous start to her campaign in the 68kg freestyle category. However, Nisha incurred a freak injury on her arm and hand, resulting in her dream of winning an Olympic medal being shattered. North Korea’s Sol Gum Pak consoles India's Nisha Dahiya during the women’s 68kg quarterfinal match in the Olympic Games Paris 2024, on Monday. (Olympic Khel- X)Nisha quickly took an 8-1 lead against the North Korean wrestler, before the injury left her tearful and writhing in pain as she clutched her arm. The North Korean then went for a takedown with seven seconds on the clock and thus completed a 10-8 win to make the semis.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 06, 2024 15:16 UTC