Paris: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, India’s badminton sensation, experienced a dream-come-true moment when he met the legendary Rafael Nadal from Spain at the Olympic Village in Paris.
Rankireddy took to Instagram to share this special moment, posting a photo with the esteemed Spaniard on his Stories.
At the Paris Olympics, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will team up with Chirag Shetty for the badminton men’s doubles event, where they are considered prime medal contenders for India. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal will join forces with Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz, forming one of the most formidable pairs in the tennis men’s doubles category, with their sights set on the gold medal.
India achieved their best performance in the history of the multi-sport event by securing seven medals at the Tokyo Olympics, including one gold, two silver, and four bronze. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will take place from July 26 to August 11, with India’s 117 athletes competing across 20 different sports.
