"They Had One Job To Do" - Hardik Singh Calls Out Paris Olympics Organizers For Poor Quality Medals

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Indian hockey player Hardik Singh has called out the Paris Olympics organizers for making poor quality medals, saying that is one job they had to do and they have failed in their attempt.

Hardik, who won the bronze medal with Indian hockey team earlier this year, is one of many athletes that competed at the Paris Games and have complained about the medal getting worn out within days of receiving them.

In a podcast, Oversharing With The Jhumroo, the Indian midfielder showcased the quality of the medal which had signs of wear and tear within months of the event in Paris.

"The medal had iron from the Eiffel Tower, we were told, I hope its true. They had one job of making a good quality medal which is not the case. No problem. Still, I would say this is my biggest achievement," Hardik Singh said.

Earlier, Team USA skateboarder Nyjah Huston had unveiled a concerning issue that sparked discussions about the one of several potential cost-cutting measures at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Just days after securing a bronze medal in the men's street final, Huston, 29, shared the unfortunate state of his Olympic hardware on social media, shedding light on what appears to be a decline in the quality of the medals awarded at this year's Games.

In a video posted on Instagram, Huston revealed the bronze coating chipping away after only a short time, exposing the underlying material. 'Alright, so these Olympic medals look great when they're brand new,' he was quoted saying by the Daily Mail.

'They're apparently not as high quality as you'd think, It's looking rough.' added Huston. The skateboarder pointed out that the damage occurred not just from normal handling but simply from letting the medal rest against his skin and sharing it with friends.

That was not the only case of medal showing signs of poor quality. A bronze medalist from Great Britain, Yasmin Harper, a diver at the Paris Olympics, also had claimed that her medal started losing its shade, within just a week of being awarded.