Vinesh Phogat’s redemption is one to be remembered for a lifetime. After being knocked out in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics, she has stormed into the semifinals of the Paris Olympics 2024 with remarkable wins against World No. 1 Yui Susaki and Ukraine’s Oksana Livach.
Vinesh shocked the top seed, securing a 3-2 victory in the last five seconds of the match, handing Susaki her first defeat of her international career. Just 45 minutes later, Vinesh overcame Livach 7-5 in her quarterfinal.
Now, she will face Yusneylis Guzman Lopez from Cuba in the semifinals. A win will secure her a silver medal, while a loss will send her to the bronze medal match.
Vinesh Phogat next match
Vinesh Phogat will face off against the Cuban wrestler on August 6 (today) at 10:30 PM IST. She will be live in action on the Jio Cinema App and Sports 18 network.
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