Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Illustrious Career Decoded

Author: Subhi Saxena  Date: 06/08/24

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Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat is the star Indian Wrestler who has won several medals, titles and recognitions for the nation. She is all set to begin her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign. 

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Illustrious Career

Vinesh Phogat's career is a grand feat which requires great endeavor from an athlete to reach that level. She is the cousin of famous Geeta and Babita 'Phogat sisters' and has earned a name for herself. 

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Maiden Commonwealth Glory

Vinesh Phogat won her maiden Commonwealth Gold Medal on her debut in 2014 in the 48Kg Category. 

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Commonwealth Achievements

In 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Vinesh Phogat successfully defended her Gold Medal, she took part in the 50Kg event. In 2022 Birmingham, she again succeeded in winning the third Gold for the country.

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Asian Games 

In her debut 2014 Asian Games, Vinesh Phogat won the Bronze medal in 48Kg. In the following 2018 Asian Games, she bettered her performance by winning Gold in 50Kg Category. 

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World Championship

She is a two times World Championship Bronze Medalist. Her first medal triumph was in 2019 Nur Sultan and second in 2022 Belgrade. 

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Knee Injury

When she was playing in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, she reached the Quarterfinals, but her medal expectations succumbed to knee Injury. 

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Will Face Defending Champion

In Paris Olympics 2024, Vinesh Phogat is all set to start her campaign against a tough opponent, Yui Susaki, who's the reigning Olympic Champion. 

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