Olympic Medallist Bajrang Punia Praises Vinesh Phogat After She Qualifies for Semifinal of Women’s Wrestling 50 Kg Event at Paris Olympics 2024, Reminds Fans of Wrestlers' Protest in India
The Tokyo Olympic bronze medal winner praised the efforts of Vinesh Phogat, who is now just a win away from assuring a medal at Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh Phogat had picked up a massive win over Japan's Yui Susaki in her first round. Susaki was the defending champion, having won gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
Bajrang Punia praised Vinesh Phogat after she qualified for the semifinal of the women's wrestling 50kg event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday, August 6. The grappler stunned Japan's Yui Susaki, the reigning Olympic champion, in the round of 16 before defeating Ukraine's Oksana Livach in the quarterfinal. Punia, who won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, took to 'X' to pen a message in hindi, lauding Phogat's performance. Punia also reminded fans of the wrestlers' protest, which had rocked India a year ago, of which both he and Phogat were at the forefront. Has Vinesh Phogat Assured Medal For India As She Qualifies for Women's Wrestling 50 Kg Semifinal at Paris Olympics 2024? Here's the Real Scenario.
Bajrang Punia Praises Vinesh Phogat, Reminds Fans of Wrestlers' Protest
विनेश फोगाट भारत की वो शेरनी जिसने आज बैक टू बैक मैच में
4 बार की World Champion और मौजूदा ओलंपिक चैंपियन को हराया
उसके बाद क्वार्टरफाइनल में पूर्व World Champion को हराया
मगर एक बात बताऊं,
ये लड़की अपने देश में लातों से कुचली गई थी
ये लड़की अपने देश में सड़कों पर घसीटी गई…
— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) August 6, 2024
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