Paris Olympics Games 2024: Tonight’s semi-final match saw Phogat defeat Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0, securing her spot in the final.
India in the Paris Olympics 2024: In the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling division, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has advanced to the gold medal match. In tonight’s semi-final match, Phogat easily defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba 5-0 to guarantee her spot in the final.
With this win, 29-year-old Phogat—who is competing in her third Olympic Games—marks a noteworthy accomplishment. Her experience in Paris has been incredible, demonstrating her skill and tenacity on a global scale.
Following her 12-4 victory against the Cuban wrestler at the Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid last month, Phogat won tonight against Guzman Lopez. This constancy emphasizes Phogat’s leadership in the field and her willingness to challenge for the top rank.
Awaiting a Gold Medal Match
This victory guarantees Phogat a medal, marking a noteworthy turning point in her remarkable career. Tomorrow, August 7, she will participate in the gold medal match. Whether she wins the gold or the silver will be decided in the championship match.
Guzman Lopez, a competitor in her second Summer Games and the current Pan American Games champion, will now go to the bronze medal match. Tomorrow’s gold and bronze medal matchups look to be entertaining wrestling matches at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
