Updated On: 07 August, 2024 08:06 AM IST | Paris | Agencies
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat secures her maiden Olympic medal by beating Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzman in 50kg semi-final, just hours after pulling off one of the biggest upsets by shocking defending champion Yui Susaki; national coach Virender Dahiya amazed by victory over the Japanese, who had never lost any international bout

Vinesh Phogat is ecstatic after her win over Japan’s Yui Susaki yesterday. Pic/AFP
Seasoned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat ensured herself a maiden Olympic medal by beating Yusneylys Guzman to enter her first-ever final in the 50kg category here on Tuesday.
In a one-sided semi-final encounter, Vinesh emerged victorious over the Cuban wrestler with a score of 5-0.