‘Sometimes people don’t know what happens behind the scenes’: HS Prannoy on his Asian Games exploits

HS Prannoy’s remarkable journey at the Hangzhou Asian Games showcased determination and resilience. He clinched his maiden bronze medal, a testament to his years of hard work and physical pain. At 31, Prannoy led India to their first-ever silver in men’s team championships and ended a 41-year wait for a men’s singles bronze at the Asian Games. His emotional embrace with coach Pullela Gopichand is a poignant moment of the tournament.