Heartbreak for Indian Grappler Nisha Dahiya in Paris Olympics

Indian wrestler Nisha Dahiya was visibly distressed after losing her quarterfinal match against North Korea's Pak Sol Gum in the women's 68 kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics. Leading 8-1, Nisha suffered a severe hand injury, ultimately losing the bout 8-10. Her future in the competition now hinges on her opponent's performance.

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 on Monday.

Leading 8-1 at one point with just over 90 seconds left, Nisha sustained a serious injury to her right hand, leaving her in agonising pain. After a medical break, Nisha lacked the strength in her right hand, making it easy for the North Korean to secure a leg-hold and score nine straight points.

With 10 seconds left, the score was 8-8, but the writing was on the wall. Nisha surrendered in the dying moments without a fight. She may have a chance at repechage if her opponent reaches the final, but her ability to compete remains uncertain as she wept inconsolably after the bout.

Earlier, Nisha had won her opening bout against Ukraine's Sova Rizhko 6-4 as the wrestling competition commenced at the Games. Nisha, India's sole entry in the heavyweight category and an Asian Championships silver medallist, comfortably defeated her Ukrainian opponent.