Paris, Aug 7: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the final in wrestling at the Olympics. Phogat secured her spot in the women’s 50kg final at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a dominant 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez. She will face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the USA in the final on Wednesday.Phogat’s journey to the final has been remarkable. She began by defeating world number one and defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the Round of 16, followed by a hard-fought win against Ukraine’s Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals. Her performance has been hailed as a historic achievement for Indian wrestling.
In other notable updates from the Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra, known as India’s ‘Golden Boy,’ has advanced to the men’s javelin throw final with a season-best throw of 89.34 meters. Chopra’s impressive performance has set the stage for a thrilling final in his quest for another Olympic medal.
Meanwhile, the Indian men’s hockey team’s journey in the tournament came to a close as they lost 2-3 to Germany in the semifinals. Despite a strong performance throughout the tournament, the team fell short of reaching the final.
As the Olympics continue, Vinesh Phogat’s upcoming final match against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt will be a highly anticipated event, with Phogat looking to add a gold medal to India’s tally. Neeraj Chopra’s final throw is also set to be a highlight, as he aims to continue India’s success in athletics.