Sarah Hildebrandt Wins Gold at Paris Olympics
USA wrestler Sarah Hildebrandt secured the gold medal in the women’s 50 kg freestyle wrestling after defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez at the Paris Olympics. India’s Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for breaching the weight mark and announced her retirement from wrestling.
Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification
Vinesh Phogat was originally supposed to wrestle for the top prize but was disqualified from the 50 kg women’s wrestling event. She had entered the finals by defeating Lopez in the semifinals.
USA’s Success in Women’s Wrestling
After Sarah Hildebrandt’s victory, she expressed her joy by saying, “I just won the Olympics!” This is the second women’s wrestling gold for the USA at the Paris Olympics, following Amit Elor’s gold in the 68 kg category.
Other Medal Matches
Susaki Yui of Japan won the bronze medal match A by defeating Ukraine’s Oksana Livach. China’s Feng Ziqi won the bronze medal match B against Mongolia’s Otgonjargal Dolgorjav.
India’s Performance
India has won three bronze medals in shooting at the Paris Olympics but missed out on more medals in other events like 10m air rifle, 25m pistol, skeet team, badminton singles, and mixed archery team events.
Doubts Revealed
Sarah Hildebrandt -: Sarah Hildebrandt is a wrestler from the USA who competes in freestyle wrestling. She won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports. It is held in Paris, France.
Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is an Indian wrestler who competes in freestyle wrestling. She was disqualified at the Paris Olympics for not meeting the weight requirements.
Disqualified -: Disqualified means that someone is not allowed to continue in a competition because they broke a rule. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for not meeting the weight mark.
Weight mark -: Weight mark is the specific weight limit that athletes must meet to compete in their category. Vinesh Phogat did not meet this limit.
Retirement -: Retirement means stopping one’s career or job. Vinesh Phogat announced she would stop wrestling after being disqualified.
Freestyle wrestling -: Freestyle wrestling is a type of wrestling where athletes can use their legs for both offense and defense. It is different from other types of wrestling.
Amit Elor -: Amit Elor is another wrestler from the USA who won a gold medal in the 68 kg category at the Paris Olympics.
Bronze medals -: Bronze medals are given to athletes who finish in third place in their events. India won three bronze medals in shooting at the Paris Olympics.
