CHENNAI: In an all-important Olympic year, HS Prannoy had to battle past struggles to compete in the Paris Games. The seasoned Kerala-born shuttler was ravaged by a spate of setbacks, including a chronic gastrointestinal disorder and a back injury.
If that was not enough, just a few weeks before the quadrennial extravaganza, Prannoy was diagnosed with chikungunya. As the 32-year-old Prannoy had to go through a tough phase physically and mentally, he could not give his best in the training. But Prannoy took part in the Olympics battling adversity and went as far as the pre-quarterfinals.
