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.
