NEW DELHI: Famend Indian wrestler and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, Bajrang Punia has praised Vinesh Phogat‘s exceptional efficiency on the ongoing Paris Olympics.
Punia referred to Phogat because the “lioness of India” after she secured a spot in her maiden Olympic semifinals by reaching beautiful victories.
On the age of 29, Vinesh Phogat has demonstrated her prowess on the worldwide stage by defeating formidable opponents.In her quest for Olympic glory, she overcame the reigning Olympic champion, Yui Susaki of Japan, and the higher-ranked Ukrainian wrestler, Oksana Livach, to advance to the ladies’s 50kg semifinals.
Punia took to social media to commend Phogat’s achievements, stating, “Vinesh Phogat is the lioness of India who gained back-to-back matches right now. Defeated 4-time World Champion and defending Olympic champion. After that, she defeated the previous World Champion within the quarterfinals.”
It’s value noting that Punia, Phogat, and Sakshi Malik have been on the forefront of a protracted protest in Delhi early final 12 months. The protest aimed to deal with alleged situations of sexual harassment of girls wrestlers by the previous Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Punia’s feedback make clear the challenges Phogat has confronted in her pursuit of excellence. He said, “However let me let you know one factor. This lady was kicked and crushed in her personal nation. This lady was dragged on the streets in her nation. This lady goes to overcome the world, however she misplaced to the system on this nation.”
Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the Olympic semifinals has been marked by exceptional victories. Within the quarterfinals, she defeated Oksana Livach, a former European champion and 2018 world championship bronze medalist, by a rating of 7-5 in a hard-fought bout. This victory introduced her nearer to the elusive Olympic medal she has been pursuing in her third try.
Previous to the quarterfinals, Phogat prompted a significant upset on the ongoing Video games when she defeated four-time world champion and reigning gold medalist Yui Susaki of Japan on factors within the pre-quarterfinals.
As Vinesh Phogat prepares for her semifinal bout towards Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez later within the night, the stakes are excessive. A victory will guarantee her of at the least a silver medal, whereas a loss will relegate her to the bronze medal playoff.
Phogat has didn’t win a medal in her two earlier Olympic appearances. Nonetheless, her achievements within the World Championships, the place she gained two bronze medals within the 53kg class in 2019 and 2022, have demonstrated her potential on the worldwide stage.
Punia referred to Phogat because the “lioness of India” after she secured a spot in her maiden Olympic semifinals by reaching beautiful victories.
On the age of 29, Vinesh Phogat has demonstrated her prowess on the worldwide stage by defeating formidable opponents.In her quest for Olympic glory, she overcame the reigning Olympic champion, Yui Susaki of Japan, and the higher-ranked Ukrainian wrestler, Oksana Livach, to advance to the ladies’s 50kg semifinals.
Punia took to social media to commend Phogat’s achievements, stating, “Vinesh Phogat is the lioness of India who gained back-to-back matches right now. Defeated 4-time World Champion and defending Olympic champion. After that, she defeated the previous World Champion within the quarterfinals.”
It’s value noting that Punia, Phogat, and Sakshi Malik have been on the forefront of a protracted protest in Delhi early final 12 months. The protest aimed to deal with alleged situations of sexual harassment of girls wrestlers by the previous Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Punia’s feedback make clear the challenges Phogat has confronted in her pursuit of excellence. He said, “However let me let you know one factor. This lady was kicked and crushed in her personal nation. This lady was dragged on the streets in her nation. This lady goes to overcome the world, however she misplaced to the system on this nation.”
Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the Olympic semifinals has been marked by exceptional victories. Within the quarterfinals, she defeated Oksana Livach, a former European champion and 2018 world championship bronze medalist, by a rating of 7-5 in a hard-fought bout. This victory introduced her nearer to the elusive Olympic medal she has been pursuing in her third try.
Previous to the quarterfinals, Phogat prompted a significant upset on the ongoing Video games when she defeated four-time world champion and reigning gold medalist Yui Susaki of Japan on factors within the pre-quarterfinals.
As Vinesh Phogat prepares for her semifinal bout towards Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez later within the night, the stakes are excessive. A victory will guarantee her of at the least a silver medal, whereas a loss will relegate her to the bronze medal playoff.
Phogat has didn’t win a medal in her two earlier Olympic appearances. Nonetheless, her achievements within the World Championships, the place she gained two bronze medals within the 53kg class in 2019 and 2022, have demonstrated her potential on the worldwide stage.
