India’s Medal Slipped Away: Arjun Babuta’s Heartbreaking Near-Miss in the 2024 Olympics
Arjun Babuta's performance in 10m air rifle 2024 Olympics was marked by both impressive skill and a heartbreaking near miss. Initially securing the 2nd position with a strong start, Babuta was just 0.1 points behind the gold medal winner, Sheng Lihao, illustrating how close the competition was. But he soon dropped far down the rankings
Babuta ended up with a total score of 208.4. This score was only 1.4 points shy of the bronze medal winner, making it a remarkable performance despite the setback.
In a sport where every shot can make or break a result, Babuta's final shot scored 9.5, and turned out to be the crucial factor that kept him off the podium. This single score was the difference between a medal and missing out. It was a tough and heartbreaking moment, overshadowing what had otherwise been an exceptional performance.
When Arjun finished without a medal, the disappointment was felt across the country. Many had hoped that his stellar performance would secure another medal for India, but it wasn’t meant to be. The collective sadness reflected the high hopes and expectations that Arjun had inspired, making his near-miss even more poignant.
Khushi Agarwal
BJMC 3rd year
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