After Vinesh Phogat advanced to the semi-finals of the 50kg freestyle at the Paris Olympics, expectations for her have soared. India’s favorite to win a medal is Antim Panghal, who has yet to start her campaign in the event. The two-time junior world champion and World Championships medalist will be competing in the women’s 53kg freestyle category.
Antim Panghal secured a Paris 2024 Olympic quota for India in the women’s 53kg with a bronze medal at the World Championships last year. She had a spectacular 2023 season, highlighted by her bronze medal at the World Championships and a silver medal at the Asian Championships in Astana.
When is Antim Panghal match in Paris Olympics 2024?
Antim Panghal will compete in her debut match on August 7 at 2:30 PM IST at the Champ-de-Mars Arena.
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In the women’s 53kg wrestling competition, Antim Panghal will face Turkish wrestler Zeynep Yetgil. The main competitor for Antim will be Akari Fujinami, the current gold medalist from the Asian Games, the defending world champion, and a two-time defending Asian champion. Fujinami has been undefeated for well over a hundred matches.
Date | Stage | Time | Venue |
August 7, Wednesday | Round of 16 | 2:30 PM IST onwards | Champ-de-Mars Arena |
August 7, Wednesday | Quarter-finals | 4:20 PM IST onwards | Champ-de-Mars Arena |
August 7, Wednesday | Semi-finals | 10:20 PM IST onwards | Champ-de-Mars Arena |
August 8, Thursday | Repechage | 2:30 PM IST onwards | Champ-de-Mars Arena |
August 9, Friday | Bronze medal match | 12:20 AM IST onwards | Champ-de-Mars Arena |
August 9, Friday | Gold medal match | 12:45 AM IST onwards | Champ-de-Mars Arena |