Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat delivered a thrilling performance, defeating Ukraine’s Oksana Livach 7-5 in the women’s 50 kg freestyle quarterfinal to advance to the semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Competing in her third Olympics, Vinesh is now just one win away from securing a medal at the Summer Games in Paris. Earlier today, she showcased her prowess by defeating Tokyo 2020 champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the round of 16.
In the quarter-final match, Vinesh took an early 2-0 lead in the first period. Although Livach mounted a strong comeback in the second period, Vinesh skillfully held her ground and outscored her opponent.
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Next, Vinesh will face either Cuba’s Pan American Games champion Yusneylis Guzman Lopez or Gabija Dilyte of Lithuania in the semi-finals, set to take place today at 9:45 PM IST at the Champ-de-Mars Arena.
Score: Vinesh Phogat (IND) beat Oksana Livach (UKR) 7-5 in the women’s 50kg freestyle quarter-final wrestling match. Vinesh advances to the semi-finals.
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