Paris Olympics 2024: India lauds 'warrior' Vinesh Phogat's win over Susaki, emotional cry goes viral (WATCH)
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Aug 6, 2024, 4:05 PM ISTIn a thrilling turn of events at the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat stunned the wrestling world by defeating the four-time world champion and reigning gold medallist, Yui Susaki of Japan on Tuesday.
In a thrilling turn of events at the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat stunned the wrestling world by defeating the four-time world champion and reigning gold medallist, Yui Susaki of Japan on Tuesday. This shocking victory in the 50kg category has sent waves of excitement through the wrestling community and beyond.
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VINESH PULLS OFF THE MOTHER OF ALL UPSETS! 🤯🤯
She hands defending Gold 🥇 medallist Yui Susaki of Japan her 4th loss of her career!
The 🇮🇳 wrestler Vinesh defeats Sasaki 3-2 to progress to the quarter-finals at the… pic.twitter.com/9PGmA0i7tb
VINESH PHOGAT - WHAT A MOMENT 🥶
- She has beaten the best, Unbelievable. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/HA8kmejmgp
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Susaki, who had never lost an international match before, faced a remarkable challenge from Phogat, who trailed 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity. Despite the odds, Phogat displayed extraordinary resilience, making a spectacular comeback in the final seconds. With a decisive takedown, Phogat earned three crucial points, securing a 3-2 victory over the top seed.
Phogat's victory is even more notable given her recent history. The 29-year-old wrestler had been away from the mat for an extended period last year while leading a protest against former Wrestling Federation of India head Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan over allegations of sexual misconduct. Her prior Olympic appearances had ended without medals, making this triumph a significant milestone in her career.
In her upcoming quarter-final bout, Phogat will face former European champion and 2018 world championship bronze medallist Oksana Livach of Ukraine.
The emotional aftermath of Phogat's win was captured in a viral celebration video. After clinching her victory, an ecstatic Phogat also sprinted towards her coach Woller Akos, embracing him with tears of joy and a triumphant war cry. The video of this heartfelt moment quickly went viral, showcasing the intense emotions and elation surrounding her historic win.
THE CELEBRATIONS FROM VINESH PHOGAT. 🥹❤️
- What a day for India. 🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/blWZolxY6g
This stunning performance has not only earned Phogat widespread praise but has also ignited hopes for a successful Olympic campaign for the Indian wrestling star.
Here's a look at how Indian netizens reacted to Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 win over defending champion Susaki:
THE BIGGEST MOMENT OF PARIS OLYMPICS. 🤯
- Vinesh Phogat stuns reigning Gold Medalist and No.1 seed. 🇮🇳🏅 pic.twitter.com/x1FK3WeaBr
पहचाना संघियो ये वही विनेश फोगाट है जिसका साथ तुमने नही दिया ना सरकार ने ,,
UNBELIEVABLLLEEEEE 😭 Vinesh Phogat has defeated the Tokyo Olympics GOLD medalist Yui Susaki"
WE AREEEEEE COMING FOR THAT MEDAL. pic.twitter.com/XfP4PWmhPW
This was Vinesh Phogat last year, she was abused by thousands for standing by her sisters.
Today, she’s done the unthinkable, beating a wrestler who has never lost.
Vinesh Phogat - An absolute legend! pic.twitter.com/dpjMVkJFzZ
What a stunning victory snatched by from jaws of defeat against defending Olympics Champion Y Susaki just a few seconds before the hooter. Feel very happy for Vinesh as besides marching to 1/4 finals, she stands vindicated against .
pic.twitter.com/yqSOEVRAPv
VINESH PHOGAT DEFEATS YUI SUSAKI, who lost like 3 games in her entire career. Our girl just pulled off an upset of epic proportions, THIS IS HUGE. LET'S GO 😭💙🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/iXj1kgSwVg
— sohom (@AwaaraHoon)Wow wow wow! Vinesh Phogat defeats the Olympic champion and world number 1. NEVER EVER forget that this is the same Vinesh who was subject to the most vicious character assassination campaign, who spent months on the street as a lead figure in women wrestler protests against an… pic.twitter.com/lu7fwhLrNs
— SHIVANI VERMA (@ShivaniV2901)Reigning Gold medalist ✅
Unbeaten for 5 years ✅
Beat Vinesh Phogat at Paris 2024 ❌
HISTORY 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/MECGYGBoff
If there's one thing I want from this Olympics is for Vinesh Phogat to win a gold medal. It will be a tight slap on the face of all those anonymous trolls of BJP who character assassinated her just to save their molester in chief Brij Bhushan Singh. https://t.co/gUolaRs5Tu pic.twitter.com/ACAdIETTnn
— karanbir singh 🫶 (@karanbirtinna)UNBELIEVABLLLEEEEE! Vinesh Phogat has defeated the Tokyo Olympics GOLD medalist.
WE AREEEEEE COMING FOR THAT MEDAL. pic.twitter.com/FCexXfXW4X
Rio Olympic injury heartbreak 💔 se
Number 1 wrestler ko haarna 🫡
Well done Vinesh Phogat 🖐️ medal ayega lag raha hai Prabhu pic.twitter.com/XehKNL5iTV
UNBELIEVABLE STUFF FROM VINESH PHOGAT 🇮🇳
This is Yui Susaki who has never lost any tournament in her life time since started playing professionally since 2010. She has won gold in every tournament she ever participated. But today, Vinesh Phogat has made HISTORY by defeating her. pic.twitter.com/55QqytCchm
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