Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has created history. She has confirmed the silver medal by entering the finals. She defeated Cuban wrestler Yusneilis Guzman 5-0 in the semi-finals of the women’s 50 kg freestyle event. Many celebrities along with her fellow players have congratulated Vinesh on this achievement.
Sakshi Malik said that this is a very emotional moment for me. Today, after many years of penance, Vinesh Phogat’s dream has come true and along with her dream, Vinesh has also fulfilled my and crores of countrymen’s incomplete dream. The medal is confirmed. This victory and congratulations are for those who stood firmly with us in our struggle. Many congratulations to everyone, many congratulations to Vinesh.
On Vinesh’s achievement, Bajrang Punia posted on X that Vinesh has created history. Vinesh has become the first Indian female wrestler to reach the Olympic finals 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. Those who have always created thorns in the path of these daughters will at least learn a lesson from these daughters and will stop creating thorns in the path of these daughters in future.
RLD chief and Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said that she (Vinesh) exemplifies the saying of courage in the face of adversity, best wishes to Vinesh Phogat. She has won an Olympic medal for India.
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