Paris Olympics 2024 Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik Bajrang Punia reacts to Vinesh Phogat's victory

Paris 2024 Indian wrestlers react to Vinesh Phogat: The 11th day of Paris Olympics 2024 was special for Indian athletes. While Neeraj Chopra managed to make it to the finals in athletics, Vinesh Phogat first won her quarter-final match. After that, she managed to make it to the finals by winning the semi-final match. With this, Vinesh Phogat created history by reaching the finals of the Olympic wrestling event (50 kg freestyle category). After which veteran wrestlers and countrymen shared their reactions on social media.

Tokyo 2020 gold medalist lost to Vinesh Phogat in the quarter-finals
Vinesh Phogat's pre-quarterfinal match was going to be very difficult. This is because she was up against Tokyo Olympics 2020 gold medalist Yui Susaki. Vinesh Phogat managed to win the match by defeating her 3-2 in the last few moments. After this, in the Round of 4, Vinesh Phogat defeated Oxana Livach 7-5 to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Vinesh Phogat created history by winning the semi-finals
In the semi-finals, Vinesh Phogat faced Yusnelis Guzman. In which Vinesh Phogat defeated her 5-0 and managed to make it to the finals. By reaching the finals, Vinesh Phogat created history. Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian female wrestler to reach the finals of wrestling.

Veteran wrestlers shared their reactions on social media
Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik, while talking to ESPN after the match, said – “This is not Vinesh's usual style. She is usually aggressive. But Susaki is a very smart and experienced player, so Vinesh changed her strategy today. She fought very smartly. She did not make any unnecessary attacks, because one mistake could have given Susaki a chance. This was a great strategy.”

After this, Sakshi Malik shared an emotional post on the social media platform X. Apart from this, Bajrang Punia also could not stop his emotions and shared it on X.

Vinesh has created history. Vinesh has become the first Indian female wrestler to reach the Olympic final in women's wrestling.

Today there are tears in the eyes of all Indians.

These are the daughters of the country, who have always brought glory to the country. The people who have always put thorns in the path of these daughters… pic.twitter.com/NJ8t4p4h0Y

— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@bajrangpunia) August 6, 2024

Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat said, “She will win the gold medal. I have full faith in her and her hard work. This victory is a slap on the face of those who spoke ill about her.”

Exclusive | Video: Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat says, “She will win the gold medal. I have faith in her and her hard work. This win is a slap on the face of those who used to say bad things about her.”

Vinesh Phogat (50kg) became the first Indian woman wrestler… pic.twitter.com/93qKYlnSj8

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 6, 2024

Reactions from big athletes on social media

August 17, 2023 -ACL surgery

25 August 2023 – Vinesh's 29th birthday. We promised to get her in the best shape for Paris

6 August 2024- Vinesh becomes the first Indian female wrestler to reach the Olympic final

I know that's just what she's aiming for

the stuff of dreams 🇮🇳 @OGQ_India pic.twitter.com/g33EiJaYGf

– Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquiha) August 6, 2024

Ligament injury. Lower weight category. Undefeated world champion. No obstacle can stand in his way. Can't wait to celebrate @Phogat_Vinesh As she walks forward to win the gold medal. Your perseverance and strength inspires us all. What an inspiring day, hopefully another day like this! 🌟🇮🇳 #Paris2024 #Wrestling, pic.twitter.com/3AZ56wKEEZ

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 6, 2024

I couldn't hold back my emotions, especially after all he has been through on and off the mat. What a win! A true legend! @Phogat_Vinesh https://t.co/H38IyvYV5q

– Sreeshankar Murali (@SreeshankarM) August 6, 2024

Always always always believed in you – it's a testament to your self belief and your courage – wow @Phogat_Vinesh You are absolutely amazing! Let's win the gold – proud to have known you for so long @IIS_Vijayanagar @paris2024

– Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) August 6, 2024

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