Sports Desk. The 11th day of Paris Olympics 2024 was very disappointing for India. On the 11th day, India almost got two bronze medals. However, in the Women’s Freestyle 50kg at Paris Olympics 2024, Vinesh Phogat defeated Yui Susaki of Japan 2-0.
Vinesh Phogat started her campaign with a win by defeating the 4-time world champion legend in the opening round. In the 50 kg weight category of women’s wrestling, India’s Vinesh Phogat defeated Japan’s Yui Susuke on the basis of technical points. Vinesh Phogat turned the tables in the last 15 seconds. The match was tied at 3-2, after which Japan challenged the score but the decision came in India’s favor.
Let us tell you that four-time world champion Susaki won the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics. She had a 2-0 lead before the last few seconds in the match against Vinesh Phogat. Vinesh, who was playing her third Olympics, used her experience to the fullest and won by taking down the champion wrestler of Japan in the last few seconds.
In this way, Vinesh Phogat has taken another strong step towards the medal for India in women’s wrestling. On the other hand, India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has made a great start in the qualifying round. Chopra has thrown the first throw at a distance of 89.34 meters. It is known that the figure to qualify for the final has been kept at 84 meters.
