India has performed poorly in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The nation has just won three medals so far. All three have been bronze and have come in the Shooting Category. But there are events where they have missed out on inches finishing fourth in some events. In some events, there are chances of medals coming from as well. Wrestling after Nisha Dahiya’s disappointing exit. Vinesh Phogat has turned the tables.
The 29-year-old wrestler defeated Tokyo champion Yui Susaki of Japan. A four-time world champion and reigning gold medallist, in the 50kg event. The Indian entered the semis after beating Susaki 3-2 in the quarter-finals of the event. Despite being behind 0-2 because of penalty points for passivity. Phogat made an incredible comeback in the final five seconds. Vinesh Phogat will be eyeing for the final and win a silver or gold for the nation.
Phogat’s victory is especially notable given her prior Olympic performances, in which she failed to medal. She spent a significant amount of time away from the mat last year. Organising a protest against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. After accusing him of sexual misconduct. Her semi-final is scheduled tonight at 10:13 pm. Vinesh Phogat will be facing Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzman.
