Spanish badminton star Carolina Marin was forced to withdraw from her women’s singles semifinal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics after suffering a right knee injury. The three-time world champion and 2016 Olympic gold medalist was leading in the second game when she injured her knee. This marks another instance of a major injury impacting the tournament, following similar incidents in previous Olympics.
Spain’s Carolina Marin, the 2016 Olympic badminton champion, overcame a serious knee injury to reach the semifinals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Marin, who missed the Tokyo Games due to a cruciate ligament tear, defeated Japan’s Aya Ohori in straight sets, showcasing her resilience and determination. Her semifinal opponent will be China’s He Bingjiao, who stunned defending Olympic champion Chen Yufei in the quarterfinals.
