Vinesh Phogat's Stunning Upset at Paris Olympics: Topples Unbeaten Yui Susaki

Vinesh Phogat stunned the wrestling world by defeating unbeaten Yui Susaki in the women's 50kg round at the Paris Olympics. The victory came from a meticulously executed strategy, marking a monumental achievement for Phogat. This win follows a turbulent period in her career, including protests and missed training sessions.

In an extraordinary turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat achieved a monumental victory by defeating the previously invincible Yui Susaki in the women's 50kg category. The Tokyo Games gold medallist and four-time World Champion Susaki had never lost any of her 94 international bouts, but Phogat executed a flawless strategy to claim a surprise win with a score of 3-2.

Facing immense pressure, Phogat's determination shone through as she capitalized on the waning seconds of the bout to secure her historic takedown. The Japanese top seed struggled to counter Phogat's decisive move, resulting in a stunning upset that reverberated through the wrestling community.

The victory is particularly sweet for Phogat, who endured two previous Olympic heartbreaks and had spent a significant part of 2023 protesting against the then-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Her resilience paid off as she now advances to face former European champion Oksana Livach of Ukraine.