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Published 15:45 IST, August 6th 2024

WATCH Vinesh Phogat come back from behind in last 5 seconds to shock the defending Olympic champion

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan.Trailing 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity, the Indian wrestler came back brilliantly in the last five seconds to take down the top seed by clinching three points to win 3-2.

Paris Games: Vinesh Phogat shocks defending Olympic champion | Image: AP/Jio

Paris, Aug 6 (PTI) Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan on points to enter the quarter-final of the 50kg event at the Olympic Games here on Tuesday.

Trailing 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity, the Indian wrestler came back brilliantly in the last five seconds to take down the top seed by clinching three points to win 3-2.

Vinesh had failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympic appearances. 

 

Updated 15:45 IST, August 6th 2024

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