Phogat’s journey started with a surprising upset towards reigning Olympic and four-time world champion Yui Susaki of Japan.Regardless of trailing 0-2 because of penalty factors, Phogat exhibited exceptional resilience, securing a takedown within the closing seconds to clinch a 3-2 victory.
Persevering with her momentum, Phogat confronted former European champion and world championship bronze medalist Oksana Livach of Ukraine within the quarterfinals. In a tightly contested bout, Phogat displayed tactical prowess and managed the tempo, finally securing a 7-5 victory. Her strategic method and skill to counter Livach’s assaults proved essential in securing her semifinal berth.
Phogat’s journey to the semifinals marks a big milestone in her Olympic profession, having beforehand competed in two Olympics with out securing a medal.
Standing between Phogat and a assured medal is Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez. A victory within the semifinal bout will safe at the least a silver medal for Phogat, whereas a loss will place her within the bronze medal match.
With eyes throughout the globe fastened on her, Phogat is ready to construct on her spectacular streak and seize India’s first wrestling medal on the Paris Olympics. That stated, her first two victories on the Video games have already sparked a whirlwind of pleasure on-line.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia appreciated Phogat’s performances in Paris to this point, writing on X, “The lady has achieved an incredible job.”
Her cousin Ritu Phogat penned, “We’re coming for that medal.”
