NEW DELHI: From being stretchered off in her debut at Rio 2016 to a disappointing performance in Tokyo in 2021, Vinesh Phogat has now come full circle by making history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympic final.Vinesh’s campaign at the Paris Games began with an achievement that no other wrestler had…
NEW DELHI: Tears of joy streamed down the face of Vinesh Phogat‘s foreign coach Woller Akos as she made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympic final. In a tense 50kg semifinal match, Vinesh delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, securing at least a…
NEW DELHI: Seasoned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat advanced to her first Olympic semifinals in the 50kg category on Tuesday. She achieved this feat by securing impressive wins against the defending champion from Japan, Yui Susaki, and a higher-ranked opponent from Ukraine, Oksana Livach at Paris Games.In a closely contested quarterfinal match, the 29-year-old Vinesh overcame…
