Updated On: 11 August, 2024 07:30 AM IST | Paris | PTI
Earlier, Reetika displayed power and skill in equal measure while outclassing Bernadett Nagy of Hungary 12-2 in the pre-quarterfinals

India’s Reetika Hooda wrestles with Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan during the 76kg quarter-final on Saturday. Pic/AFP
Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda put up a stout defence against top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy before losing the women’s 76kg quarter-final bout, which turned into an intense power struggle here on Saturday.
Up against the Asian Games champion and World Championship silver medallist, Reetika managed to restrict her formidable rival to standing wrestling but eventually lost the bout on criteria after it ended 1-1.