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: Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday created history, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games. She secured her place in the final with a convincing 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in 50kg category in Paris, guaranteeing herself at least a silver medal. Both competitors began cautiously,…
NEW DELHI: Facing a wrestler who had never experienced defeat in her international career might seem daunting. Such a challenge would typically create immense pressure for any competitor. But it was not the case with star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat who brought an end to the winning-run of Japanese grappler Yui Susaki.In a stunning turn…
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…
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, top Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat defeated Japan’s Yui Susaki, the reigning gold-medallist and four-time world champion, on points to advance to the quarter-final of the 50kg category at the Olympic Games on Tuesday. Despite being behind 0-2 after receiving penalty points for passivity, the Indian wrestler staged…
Messy is an understatement to describe the state of Indian wrestling in the run-up to the Olympics. Fair to suffice that the sport was grappling and witnessed bouts off the mat than on it. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) struggled to get out of the controversy that revolved around its former president Brij Bhushan…
Indian wrestlers have consistently secured medals in every Olympic Games since 2008 in Beijing, solidifying wrestling‘s position as a premier Olympic sport in the nation. This success has extended to the junior level as well, with the emergence of U23 world champions, raising expectations for outstanding performances in Paris.Sushil Kumar’s bronze medal in 2008 marked…
NEW DELHI: Sakshi Malik, Olympic bronze medallist wrestler, has described the Delhi court’s order on Friday to frame charges related to sexual harassment and intimidation against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as “a small step towards victory” in the case filed by female wrestlers.The court has directed the framing…
NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat continued her dominance on Saturday, securing a quota for the Paris Olympics in the women’s 50kg category without conceding a single point at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This achievement marks India’s second quota place for the Paris Games, following Antim Panghal‘s bronze medal-winning performance in the 53kg category…
