Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat Storms Into Semifinal, After Stunning ‘Unbeaten’ Yui Susuki In Pre-Quarters

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat precipitated a pleasant upset in her wrestling 50kg diversity pre-quarterfinals to defeat world No. 1 wrestler Yui Susaki of Japan Three-2 and marched into the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh, who handiest qualified for the Paris Olympics in April this 12 months, is the first wrestler to ever defeat Susaki inside the 50kg diversity. She followed up this win with a win over eighth seed Oksana Livach inside the quarterfinal and is now simply 2 wins away from a medal.

The Eastern grappler, who reworked into the defending champion inside the diversity having received the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics devoid of losing a factor, received here up in opposition to the Indian wall of Vinesh. The Indian wrestler put up a defending masterclass on Mat B in Paris on Tuesday (August 6).

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