‘Vinesh Phogat opponent solely used to deal in golds…’: Web reacts as she turns into first Indian feminine wrestler to qualify for Olympic semifinal | Paris Olympics 2024 Information

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has secured her place within the semifinals of the ladies’s 50kg freestyle wrestling competitors on the Tokyo Olympics. This marks her first-ever Olympic semifinal look, achieved by way of spectacular victories in opposition to top-ranked opponents.
Phogat’s journey started with a surprising upset in opposition to reigning Olympic and four-time world champion Yui Susaki of Japan.Regardless of trailing 0-2 resulting from penalty factors, Phogat exhibited outstanding resilience, securing a takedown within the last seconds to clinch a 3-2 victory.

Persevering with her momentum, Phogat confronted former European champion and world championship bronze medalist Oksana Livach of Ukraine within the quarterfinals. In a tightly contested bout, Phogat displayed tactical prowess and managed the tempo, finally securing a 7-5 victory. Her strategic strategy and skill to counter Livach’s assaults proved essential in securing her semifinal berth.
Phogat’s journey to the semifinals marks a major milestone in her Olympic profession, having beforehand competed in two Olympics with out securing a medal.
Standing between Phogat and a assured medal is Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez. A victory within the semifinal bout will safe a minimum of a silver medal for Phogat, whereas a loss will place her within the bronze medal match.

With eyes throughout the globe fastened on her, Phogat is ready to construct on her spectacular streak and seize India’s first wrestling medal on the Paris Olympics. That stated, her first two victories on the Video games have already sparked a whirlwind of pleasure on-line.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia appreciated Phogat’s performances in Paris thus far, writing on X, “The lady has achieved a tremendous job.”

Her cousin Ritu Phogat penned, “We’re coming for that medal.”