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Indian wrestler Vinesh to face American in gold medal bout
Vinesh Phogat has created history as the first Indian woman wrestler to enter a gold medal match in the Olympics.
Vinesh Phogat enters women's 50 kg wrestling finals. / X/@WeAreTeamIndia
India appears to be on the brink of earning its fourth medal, something other than a bronze. After winning three medals in shooting, wrestler Vinesh Phogat assured the country of the fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games by entering the finals of the 50 kg category women's wrestlingevent on Aug.6.
Vinesh is poised to become the first Indian woman wrestler to gain a silver or gold medal at the Olympic Games. In 2016, Sakshi Malik made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to secure an Olympic medal at the Rio Games. Both Sakshi and Vinesh belong to Haryana.
In the final of the competition, Vinesh will face off against her American opponent, Sarah Ann Hildebrandt. Vinesh and Sarah recorded identical 5-0 wins over their opponents. While Vinesh got the better of Cuban Guzman Lopez Yusneylis, Sarah defeated Mongolian Otgonjargel Dolgorjav.
True Emotions!
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) August 6, 2024
Vinesh Phogat reaches the women's 50kg freestyle final, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to achieve this feat. Her coach was absolutely elated, and it's nothing but wholesome. #MoreThanSport | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/03p2Q4ZtpX
Earlier in the day Vinesh launched her Olympic campaign by claiming a last minute win against Yui Sasaki, the reigning World and Olympic champion. She followed it with a convincing win over her Ukraine rival, Oksana Livach.
Continuing with the same verve and form, she faced no difficulty in overcoming the challenge of Cuban Lopez Guzman.
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