Vinesh Phogat Reaches Olympic Wrestling Final

Vinesh Phogat has made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for an Olympic final, achieving this milestone at the Paris Olympics 2024. She secured her place in the final with a convincing 5-0 victory over Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman, ensuring at least a silver medal for India. The match began cautiously, but Phogat capitalized on Guzman's passivity to score the first point and extended her lead with four additional points in the second period. Earlier in the tournament, Phogat notably defeated four-time world champion Yui Susaki from Japan, marking an upset as Susaki had previously not conceded any points in her Olympic journey. Phogat's journey has been particularly inspiring given her past injuries and controversies, showcasing her resilience and determination. She is set to compete for gold against either Dolgorjavyn Otgonjargal or Sarah Hildebrandt in the final on August 7.