Over the last decade or so, India has established itself as a force to reckon with on the global badminton circuit. India’s dominance started with Saina Nehwal clinching the bronze medal in women’s singles at the London Olympics in 2012.
PV Sindhu then took over the reins as India’s badminton queen by securing a silver at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020. And now, heading into Paris 2024, India are the favourites to add to their medal tally in badminton. As far as the medal contenders for India are concerned, PV Sindhu continues to rank the highest. Her exceptional skills, unmatched resilience, and big-match temperament make her a prime contender for the gold in Paris. Sindhu’s consistent performances on the international stage, coupled with her hunger for success, make her a sure-shot bet for India to bag a medal.
In addition to Sindhu, India can also bet on Satwiksairaj Ranki Reddy and Chirag Shetty to bring home a medal in men’s doubles. The duo have established themselves as one of the best doubles pairs in their world. They now have the opportunity to write their names into the history books with a medal at the Paris Olympics. More importantly, they head into the Olympics in good form having won the French Open in the recent past.
In the men’s singles department, Lakshya Sen has announced has made a name for himself as a big game player. He recently made the semi-finals of the All England Badminton Championships and has proven that he has what it takes to succeed at the highest level. And now, he has the opportunity to write his name into the history books by securing a medal at the highest level.
India’s ascent in badminton has been marked by sheer determination, talent, and unwavering commitment. As the Paris Olympics beckon, India’s badminton contingent is poised to make history by clinching a medal and cementing its legacy as a badminton superpower on the global stage. With a winning combination of seasoned veterans and promising youngsters, India’s triumph in badminton at the Paris Olympics is not just a possibility but a certainty awaiting its moment of glory.
