NEW DELHI: Renowned Indian wrestler and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, Bajrang Punia has praised Vinesh Phogat‘s remarkable performance at the ongoing Paris Wrestling Championships.
Punia referred to Phogat as the “lioness of India” after she secured a place in her maiden Olympic semifinals by achieving stunning victories.
At the age of 29, Vinesh Phogat has demonstrated her prowess on the international 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 women’s 50kg semifinals.
Punia took to social media to commend Phogat’s achievements, stating, “Vinesh Phogat is the lioness of India who won back-to-back matches today. Defeated 4-time World Champion and defending Olympic champion. After that, she defeated the former World Champion in the quarterfinals.”
It is worth noting that Punia, Phogat, and Sakshi Malik were at the forefront of a prolonged protest in Delhi early last year. The protest aimed to address alleged instances of sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the former Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Punia’s comments shed light on the challenges Phogat has faced in her pursuit of excellence. He stated, “But let me tell you one thing. This girl was kicked and crushed in her own country. This girl was dragged on the streets in her country. This girl is going to conquer the world, but she lost to the system in this country.”
Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the Olympic semifinals has been marked by remarkable victories. In the quarterfinals, she defeated Oksana Livach, a former European champion and 2018 world championship bronze medalist, by a score of 7-5 in a hard-fought bout. This victory brought her closer to the elusive Olympic medal she has been pursuing in her third attempt.
Prior to the quarterfinals, Phogat caused a major upset at the ongoing Games when she defeated four-time world champion and reigning gold medalist Yui Susaki of Japan on points in the pre-quarterfinals.
As Vinesh Phogat prepares for her semifinal bout against Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez later in the evening, the stakes are high. A victory will assure her of at least a silver medal, while a loss will relegate her to the bronze medal playoff.
Phogat has failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympic appearances. However, her achievements in the World Championships, where she won two bronze medals in the 53kg category in 2019 and 2022, have demonstrated her potential on the global stage.
Punia referred to Phogat as the “lioness of India” after she secured a place in her maiden Olympic semifinals by achieving stunning victories.
At the age of 29, Vinesh Phogat has demonstrated her prowess on the international 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 women’s 50kg semifinals.
Punia took to social media to commend Phogat’s achievements, stating, “Vinesh Phogat is the lioness of India who won back-to-back matches today. Defeated 4-time World Champion and defending Olympic champion. After that, she defeated the former World Champion in the quarterfinals.”
It is worth noting that Punia, Phogat, and Sakshi Malik were at the forefront of a prolonged protest in Delhi early last year. The protest aimed to address alleged instances of sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the former Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Punia’s comments shed light on the challenges Phogat has faced in her pursuit of excellence. He stated, “But let me tell you one thing. This girl was kicked and crushed in her own country. This girl was dragged on the streets in her country. This girl is going to conquer the world, but she lost to the system in this country.”
Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the Olympic semifinals has been marked by remarkable victories. In the quarterfinals, she defeated Oksana Livach, a former European champion and 2018 world championship bronze medalist, by a score of 7-5 in a hard-fought bout. This victory brought her closer to the elusive Olympic medal she has been pursuing in her third attempt.
Prior to the quarterfinals, Phogat caused a major upset at the ongoing Games when she defeated four-time world champion and reigning gold medalist Yui Susaki of Japan on points in the pre-quarterfinals.
As Vinesh Phogat prepares for her semifinal bout against Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez later in the evening, the stakes are high. A victory will assure her of at least a silver medal, while a loss will relegate her to the bronze medal playoff.
Phogat has failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympic appearances. However, her achievements in the World Championships, where she won two bronze medals in the 53kg category in 2019 and 2022, have demonstrated her potential on the global stage.
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