India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently took to Twitter to shower praise on Vinesh Phogat for her historic 8-hour run on August 6. Initially, she defeated World No. 1 Yui Sasuki 3-2 in the first round, followed by a quarterfinal victory over Ukraine’s O. Livach with a score of 7-5. She steadily energized hope among Indians and demonstrated impressive performance in the semifinals, where she defeated Cuban Y. Guzman 5-0.
From fans and critics to the wrestling community, everyone is talking about this standout athlete. Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted about Vinesh Phogat: ‘What a performance! Congratulations Vinesh Phogat on your stupendous performance at Paris 2024. This win in the Women’s Freestyle 50kg Semis has assured you a place on the podium, marking a first for any female wrestler from India. All the best for the final match!’
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