Vinesh Phogat

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Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess Who Shocked the World!

Indian Wrestling - Olympic Medals - Paris 2024 Olympics - Vinesh Phogat - Weight Management in Sports - Women's Sports

Vinesh Phogat defies the odds at the Paris 2024 Olympics, taking on world champions and making history! 🌟 🥋

In a stunning display of athleticism and grit, Vinesh Phogat has made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the finals of the women’s freestyle 50kg wrestling event. The journey began when Vinesh faced off against the defending champion, Yui Susaki, in a nail-biting encounter that saw Phogat execute a tightly timed last-minute takedown to clinch a 3-2 victory. This remarkable win not only secured her spot in the semifinals but also put her firmly on the map as a contender to be reckoned with on the Olympic stage.

As her journey progressed, Vinesh continued to surprise fans and foes alike, overcoming every hurdle placed in her path. After a challenging period of injury setbacks and rigorous weight cuts, she demonstrated an iron-clad resolve, defeating formidable opponents like Oksana Livach and Cuba’s Yusneylis in her bid to make history. Her tenacity was celebrated across India, with public figures like Priyanka Gandhi cheering her on as she staked her claim for an Olympic medal, confirming a silver at the very least following her finals appearance.

Vinesh’s story is one of resilience and empowerment, symbolizing the spirit of women in sports. In a sport often dominated by men, she stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for many aspiring female wrestlers. Her meteoric rise from local wrestling circuits to the global arena is a testament to her dedication and unwavering commitment to her craft. Vinesh's incredible journey resonates with a growing movement advocating for women's representation and equality in sports, reinforcing that female athletes can and do break through barriers.

As she prepares to wrestle for the gold medal, the atmosphere is electric, with fans from all corners of the world rallying behind her. Besides her groundbreaking achievements, Vinesh has also been a vocal advocate for athletes' rights, particularly concerning issues like mental health and training conditions in India. Did you know that she is also a recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan award and was nominated for the 2019 Laureus World Sports Award? Vinesh Phogat is not just a warrior on the mat; she is a trailblazer and a true inspiration for future generations!

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Paris 2024 wrestling: Vinesh Phogat shocks Olympic champion en ... (Olympics)

Vinesh Phogat beat Yui Susaki, the defending champion in the 50kg, en route to become the first-ever Indian woman to reach an Olympic wrestling final at ...

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Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat enters semifinals of the women's ... (The Hindu)

Vinesh Phogat stuns Yui Susaki at Paris Olympics, advances to semifinals with win over Oksana Livach.

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Vinesh Phogat: From protests to stunning Olympic performance - A ... (Economic Times)

On Tuesday, India's Vinesh Phogat secured a place in the finals of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics by defeating Cuba's Yusneylis ...

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India's Vinesh Phogat Stuns 4-Time Wrestling World Champion ... (Jakarta Globe)

Paris. India's Vinesh Phogat stunned four-time world and defending Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan with a late takedown to claim a 3-2 decision in ...

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Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess (Times of India)

Paris Olympics 2024 News: Vinesh Phogat reached where no Indian woman wrestler has ever done, storming into the final of the 50 kg freestyle event at the ...

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Vinesh Phogat overcomes all odds to storm into Paris Olympics final (ESPN India)

Vinesh Phogat will be fighting for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, after an 18 months where she endured injury setback\, weight cut and leading ...

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Vinesh Phogat storms into final, confirms at least silver after beating ... (Firstpost)

After three bronze medals in shooting, the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics is all set for medal of a different colour with wrestler Vinesh Phogat ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat enters final in 50kg freestyle ... (The Hindu)

Vinesh Phogat defies odds to make history at Olympics, becoming first Indian woman wrestler to reach final and secure medal.

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Priyanka Gandhi cheers as Vinesh Phogat beats 'invincible' top ... (Livemint)

Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games on Tuesday. She had earlier entered the semifinals on the back ...

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India's Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion ... (The Associated Press)

India's Vinesh Phogat has upset Japan's Yui Susaki with a late takedown to claim a 3-2 decision in their 50-kilogram wrestling opener at the Paris Olympics.

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Vinesh Phogat vs Sarah Hildebrandt final at Paris 2024 Olympics ... (Olympics)

It's Vinesh Phogat vs Sarah Hildebrandt in the Paris 2024 Olympics wrestling women's 50kg final. Know match time and where to watch live streaming and ...

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Vinesh Phogat's comebacks: 2 ACL injuries, 2 elbow surgeries, 2 ... (The Indian Express)

Irrespective of what medal Vinesh Phogat wins today, it will be the best performance by an Indian athlete at the Paris Olympics so far since the Indian ...

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Vinesh Phogat says learnt courage from mother: 'Widowed at 32 ... (The Indian Express)

In the interview with The Indian Express last year, Vinesh Phogat had said: “I speak straight and honestly, and what I feel. It's been misunderstood.

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Paris 2024 Olympics India schedule today, August 7: Vinesh Phogat ... (Olympics)

Vinesh Phogat's medal match headlines India at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, 7 August. Mirabai Chanu, Avinash Sable in fray too.

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'Kicked, crushed in her own country': Bajrang Punia after Vinesh ... (The Hindu)

Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia on August 6 described fellow grappler Vinesh Phogat as the 'lioness of India' after she entered her ...

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Paris Olympics 2024 India schedule day 12: Vinesh Phogat in final ... (Livemint)

Vinesh Phogat scripted history by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to make the gold medal match at the Olympics. (More to come). Catch all theBusiness ...

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Olympics LIVE: Vinesh Phogat to wrestle for gold today; Mirabai ... (Deccan Herald)

From the Indian squad, Mirabai Chanu will also start her campaign in the women's 49kg weightlifting event, looking to add another medal to India's kitty. India ...

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Vinesh Phogat Vs Sarah Hildebrandt Live Updates, Final: 'Gold lana ... (Livemint)

Vinesh Phogat Vs Sarah Hildebrandt Live Updates, Final: Vinesh became the first Indian to reach the Olympic final in women's wrestling.

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Not 'khota sikka', gold standard Vinesh Phogat fights her way to ... (India Today)

Vinesh Phogat reaches Olympic wrestling final, 1st Indian woman to do so · She was the face of wrestlers' protest in New Delhi last year · Vinesh will take on ...

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Vinesh Phogat given 'opportunity', 'facilities' despite 'Modi teri kabr ... (Deccan Herald)

Phogat, along with wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik were involved in the wrestlers' protests against BJP PM and former Wrestling Federation of India ...

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Indian wrestling star Vinesh Phogat disqualified before gold medal ... (The Independent)

Phogat was slated to lock horns with Team USA's Sarah Hildebrandt in the Women's 50kg final.

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Vinesh Phogat disqualified from 50kg wrestling final for being ... (The Hindu)

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from women's 50kg final for being overweight, missing chance to make history with medal.

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Olympic triumph to torment for Indian wrestler who led anti-sexual ... (CNN)

Vinesh Phogat, known for her role in anti-sexual harassment protests, has been disqualified from the final of the women's 50kg freestyle category.

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Vinesh Phogat disqualified! India's star wrestler loses medal at Paris ... (Business Today)

India's star wrestler loses medal at Paris Olympics over weight issues. Sources indicate that Phogat was approximately 100 grams over the allowable weight limit ...

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Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES Day 12: Vinesh Phogat ... (Business Standard)

India at Olympics LIVE UPDATES: Vinesh's gold medal match was scheduled at 12:45 AM IST on August 8, while Mirabai Chanu will compete in her medal match at ...

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How just 100 gms cost Vinesh Phogat a gold at Paris Olympics: Deja ... (Business Today)

On Day 2 of the weigh-in, Phogat was found to be slightly over, 100 grams, the 50kg limit, despite undergoing extensive preparations to shed the necessary ...

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How Vinesh Phogat won the Olympic medal: Fought with heart ... (ESPN India)

Vinesh Phogat was an unstoppable force driven by a superior power: fuelled not by the desire for mere sporting success, she was fighting for a larger cause.

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Dream of wrestling Gold shattered: Why Vinesh Phogat was ... (Business Standard)

Although she successfully made the weight for Tuesday's matches, the rules mandate that wrestlers must remain within their weight category on both days of ...

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India's Vinesh Phogat out of wrestling gold medal bout after failing to ... (Reuters)

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified just hours before the women's 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday after failing to make ...

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Explained: Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics ... (ESPN India)

The dreaded weight cut is a battle that the athletes in combat sports have to go through before a competition. Sakshi Malik, the first India's woman wrestler to ...

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India wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic final for ... (Metro)

India's Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from her Olympic final in the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling for being 100 grams overweight.

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Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Phogat cut her hair, drew blood to ... (The Hindu)

Vinesh Phogat Disqualification: Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking journey at the Paris Olympics, from weight struggles to injury battles, ...

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat 'is hospitalised' after extreme attempts ... (Daily Mail)

The Indian wrestler was competing in the women's 50kg freestyle event, and had made history already as the first woman from her nation to reach the gold ...

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Vinesh Phogat: Indian wrestler out of Olympics after failing weigh-in (BBC News)

The wrestler was disqualified after coming in over the limit at the 50kg freestyle final weigh-in.

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India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling final. What ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

India women's wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50-kilogram Olympic wrestling final after failing to make weight.

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Vinesh Phogat's weight issue at Paris 2024 Olympics wrestling ... (Olympics)

If a wrestler fails the weigh-in, they are disqualified. Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, the Chief Medical Officer of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), explained ...

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India wrestling star Vinesh Phogat disqualified before Olympic gold ... (CBS News)

Phogat defeated Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the semifinals Tuesday, but her disqualification pushed Guzman Lopez into the gold medal match Wednesday night.

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