Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympic 2024: It will be a tough task for Vinesh to get past the first round as he is up against the Japanese player who won the gold medal in the Tokyo Games without losing a single point.
Vinesh Phogat vs Yui Susaki Paris Olympics 2024: Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat got a tight draw at the Paris Olympics on Monday where he will face reigning Olympic champion and four-time world champion Yui Susaki in the 50kg category. Susaki has yet to face a single defeat in his international career. It will be a tough task for Vinesh to get through the first round as he is up against a player from Japan who won the gold medal in the Tokyo Games without losing a single point.
However, it could also be good for Vinesh as Susaki is a contender to reach the final and such a situation could open up a repechage for Vinesh. Vinesh is playing in her third Olympics but she will challenge for the first time in 50 kg. Earlier she used to play in 53 kg.
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