From Vinesh Phogat to Milkha Singh, 7 unluckiest Indian athletes at Olympics
Vinesh Phogat
India’s wrestling sensation, Vinesh Phogat, was on an incredible run during the Women’s Wrestling 50kg event. She secured thrilling victories over top opponents, including a stunning 3-2 win against Japan’s Yui Susaki, who was unbeaten in 82 international bouts. Phogat continued her dominance by defeating Ukrainian Ostava Livach and Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez with a 5-0 scoreline.
However, just as she was on the brink of making history, Phogat was disqualified for being slightly over the 50kg limit during the weigh-in. The Indian Olympic Association expressed regret over the situation, requesting privacy for Phogat as she dealt with this devastating turn of events.
Nisha Dahiya
Nisha Dahiya's Olympic journey in the 68kg wrestling category was equally tragic. She led 6-1 in her quarter-final bout against Pak Sol Gum of North Korea but suffered a finger injury. Despite medical attention, Dahiya couldn't maintain her lead and eventually lost 10-8. The injury was later reported to be a dislocated shoulder and fractured finger, adding to her woes.
Milkha Singh
The legend of Milkha Singh, also known as the «Flying Sikh,» is a story of almosts. At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Singh was a favorite to win a medal in the 400 meters. Leading for the first 200 meters, a momentary glance back cost him precious time. South Africa's Malcolm Spence surged ahead, relegating Singh to fourth place with a time of 45.73 seconds, just 0.1 seconds shy of the bronze medal. This heartbreaking near-miss remained a source of
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