Vinesh Phogat Defeats World No. 1 Yui Susaki 3-2, Advances to Paris Olympics Semifinals with 7-5 Win

Aug 6, 2024, 10:16 AM

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat achieved a significant victory at the Paris Olympics 2024 by defeating the reigning World No. 1, four-time world champion, and Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Yui Susaki of Japan in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling Round of 16. Phogat won the match 3-2, handing Susaki her first-ever international loss and advancing to the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals, Phogat continued her impressive performance by defeating Ukraine's Oksana Livach 7-5, securing her place in the semifinals. This marks Phogat's first-ever Olympic semifinal appearance.