Sakshi, emphasizing Nisha’s resilience and dedication, harassed the wrestler’s disappointment over a missed medal alternative moderately than the harm itself.
“I simply had a video name with Nisha Dahiya. She is unquestionably in ache, however her spirits are very excessive. She is just upset about the opportunity of lacking out on a medal. Similar to you fought the bout regardless of your harm, your entire nation is happy with you, Nisha,” Sakshi wrote on X (previously Twitter).
Nisha, who began sturdy with an 8-1 lead towards North Korea’s Sol Gum Pak, suffered a dislocated finger, necessitating repeated medical timeouts.
Regardless of her seen ache and a closely taped finger, she bravely continued the match. Nonetheless, Pak capitalized on the scenario, finally profitable 10-8 with a last-minute surge within the remaining 12 seconds.
Nisha’s journey within the match started with a powerful 6-4 victory towards Ukraine’s Tetiana Sova within the pre-quarterfinals. Whereas the quarterfinal loss was a setback, Dahiya’s Olympic dream just isn’t over.
Ought to Pak advance to the ultimate, Nisha may have a chance to compete for a bronze medal via the repechage spherical. This situation retains her and India’s medal hopes alive.
