Vinesh Phogat was trialing 0-2 until the dying seconds of the game, before producing a dramatic turnaround to win the bout 3-2.

The Indian wrestler and Olympian Vinesh Phogat delivered a stunning performance in her maiden bout of the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign as she defeated the top seed and the Tokyo 2020 champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the women’s 50kg freestyle round of 16. Susaki was leading 2-0 before the dying seconds of the game, right before Vinesh took her by surprise. The Indian wrestler produced a dramatic turnaround, in the second period, leaving her Japanese opponent stunned. Susaki, astounded by Vinesh’s move, suffered a 3-2 defeat, as the Indian made it to the quarter-finals. Susaki decided to review the final move by Vinesh but the referees ruled the decision in the Indian’s favour.

Vinesh wasn’t the favorite going into the contest, with many suggesting that she could get a bronze medal after losing her opening bout. But, Vinesh arguably produced the best fight of her career, beating the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist.