Indian Boxers Struggle at Paris Olympics

The Indian boxing team experienced a disappointing campaign at the Paris Olympics, failing to secure any medals despite high expectations from proven performers like Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen, and Amit Panghal. The athletes struggled with challenging draws and could not maintain the momentum needed for podium finishes, with Zareen and Borgohain notably losing to formidable Chinese opponents. Factors contributing to this underperformance include poor planning by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), frequent changes in coaching staff, and an overreliance on foreign coaches. Only Nishant Dev showed promise but was eliminated in a contentious quarterfinal bout. This outcome reflects broader concerns as India's archery and badminton teams also failed to achieve expected successes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the sports federations' preparations and strategies.