The 24-year-old Olympian, who was a key member of India's history-making women's team at the Paris Olympics, said that her decision was driven solely by her love for studying
China remains in second place with 22 gold, 21 silver, and 16 bronze medals, totaling 59. Australia is in third with 14 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals, for a total of 35. Host France has slipped to fourth with 13 gold, 16 silver, and 19 bronze medals, totaling 48. Britain is in fifth place with 12 gold, 15 silver, and 19 bronze medals, totaling 46.
Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medalists are out of contention for the top two spots but have a chance to redeem themselves in the bronze medal match against Spain on Thursday. The country, which leads in Olympic hockey medals, has the opportunity to win its 14th medal in the sport, with a record of eight golds, one silver, and three bronzes.
The Indian women's table tennis team will look to replicate her impressive victories as they face Germany in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, wrestler Antim Panghal, golfers Aditi Ashok and Disha Dagar, and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will also be in action, making it another pivotal day for India at the Paris Olympics.