Vinesh Phogat to Fight for Gold at the Olympics
New Delhi, India – The Phogat sisters have made India proud with their wrestling achievements. On Wednesday, Vinesh Phogat will compete for the gold medal at the Olympics in the Women’s Freestyle 50 KG category.
Family Support and Coaching
Vinesh’s cousin, Babita, shared that their father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, always dreamed of his daughters winning an Olympic medal. Mahavir has coached Vinesh since she was a child.
Historic Semi-Final Win
On Tuesday night, Vinesh made history at the Paris Olympics by defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the semi-finals. This victory made her the first Indian woman to reach the Olympic final in wrestling.
Final Match Details
Vinesh will face Ann Hildebrandt in the final match at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday.
Babita’s Congratulations
Babita congratulated Vinesh, saying, “It’s a proud day for the country. Vinesh’s hard work and the support from her team have paid off. She is the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympic final. My father’s dream is coming true.”
Semi-Final Match Recap
Vinesh started aggressively, but Guzman Lopez defended well. Vinesh took the first point after Lopez received a passivity warning. She then extended her lead to 5-0 and secured her place in the final.
Quarter-Final Matches
Earlier, Vinesh defeated Tokyo 2020 champion Yui Susaki of Japan with a 3-2 win, handing Susaki her first defeat in 82 international matches. In the quarter-finals, Vinesh overcame Ukraine’s Oksana Livach with a 2-0 lead in the first period and held off a challenge in the second period to secure her semi-final spot.
Doubts Revealed
Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is an Indian wrestler who competes in the Women’s Freestyle category. She comes from a family of wrestlers and has made India proud with her achievements.
Olympics -: The Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in various sports. It happens every four years.
Women’s Freestyle 50 KG -: This is a category in wrestling for women who weigh up to 50 kilograms. Freestyle means they can use their legs to attack and defend.
Mahavir Singh Phogat -: Mahavir Singh Phogat is Vinesh’s father and coach. He is also a former wrestler and has trained many successful wrestlers in his family.
Cuba -: Cuba is a country in the Caribbean. Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, whom Vinesh defeated, is from Cuba.
Ann Hildebrandt -: Ann Hildebrandt is a wrestler from another country who will compete against Vinesh in the final match.
Babita -: Babita is Vinesh’s cousin and also a wrestler. She is proud of Vinesh’s achievements and their family’s wrestling legacy.
