Vinesh Phogat in Paris Olympics 2024: A great news is coming for India from Paris Olympics 2024. Indian star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has created history. By entering the final, he has assured himself of a medal. On Tuesday, she defeated Cuban wrestler Yusneylys Guzman 5-0 in the semi-finals of the women’s 50 kg freestyle event. Now Vinesh’s final will be held on Wednesday (7th August).
Vinesh Phogat has also become the first Indian female wrestler to reach the finals of women’s wrestling at the Olympics. He has assured the silver medal for the country. Besides, he also has a golden opportunity to win the gold medal.
Vinesh has defeated Osana and Yui Susaki
The 29-year-old wrestler had spent a lot of time away from the mat last year, leading a protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan after he accused him of sexual misconduct. But he created a stir as soon as he entered the Olympics. Vinesh is challenging for the first time in 50 kg. Earlier she used to play in 53 kg.
Vinesh secured her place in the semi-finals by defeating Ukraine’s Osana Livach in the quarterfinal match. He defeated the eighth seeded wrestler 7-5. Whereas earlier in the pre-quarterfinals, she had caused a big upset by defeating top seed Yui Susaki of Japan 3-2.
Vinesh has won 3 gold in Commonwealth
Vinesh Phogat has won 3 consecutive gold in Commonwealth Games. He won this gold in 2014 Glasgow, 2018 Gold Coast and 2022 Birmingham Games. Apart from this, Vinesh also won gold in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. Had also won gold medal in Asian Championship 2021.
Apart from this, he also won 3 silver medals in the Asian Championship. Vinesh Phogat has so far been able to win bronze medal only twice in the World Championship. Now he has assured himself of a medal in the Olympics also. Hopefully it will be gold.