Jul 6, 2024

​​Paris Olympics: Top players who could not qualify​

TOI Sports Desk

Ravi Kumar Dahiya

​Despite his impressive silver medal performance in Tokyo, the wrestler encountered a setback in the trials for the Indian team competing in the Olympic Qualifiers.​

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Parveen Hooda

​ The boxer successfully qualified for the Paris Olympics but faced a suspension by the ITA due to whereabouts failures.​

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Murali Sreesankar

​The long jumper, who clinched silver medals at both the Commonwealth and Asian Games, successfully earned a spot for the 2024 Olympics. However, his journey was hindered by an unfortunate injury.​

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India women hockey team

​The team needed a crucial victory against Japan in the FIH Women's Qualifier to secure an Olympic quota. Unfortunately, they fell short and suffered a defeat.​

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Nitu Ghanghas

​ The world champion made a strategic decision to change weight categories in preparation for the Paris Olympics. However, she was defeated by Preeti Pawar in the trials for the coveted spot.​

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Bajrang Punia

​The Tokyo Bronze medalist faced a suspension from NADA after previously losing the trials for the Indian team.​

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Bhavani Devi

​The trailblazing fencer made history as the first Indian to compete in fencing at the 2021 Olympics. Despite her best efforts, she was unable to secure a quota for the Paris Olympics during the Asia Oceania Zonal Qualifiers.​

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Eldose Paul

​The triple jumper, who emerged victorious at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, had to withdraw from the Paris Games due to an injury setback.​

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