Vinesh Phogat has made history at the Paris Olympics 2024. She defeated Cuba's wrestler Yusneylis Guzman in the women's 50 kg semifinal, securing a place in the final. With this victory, Vinesh has become the first Indian woman to reach the finals. Social media is abuzz with this news.
Kangana's Reaction
Meanwhile, actress and BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh Kangana Ranaut expressed her reaction to Vinesh Phogat's major victory. She wrote on her Instagram story, 'Praying for India to get its first gold. Vinesh Phogat once participated in a protest saying 'Modi teri kabar khudegi'. Despite that, she got the chance to represent the country, receiving the best training, coaches, and facilities. This is the beauty of democracy and great leadership.'
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Will Vinesh Bring Gold?
29-year-old wrestler Vinesh Phogat had previously accused former head of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan, of sexual misconduct. Following this, she led protests against him and stayed away from wrestling for a significant period. However, Vinesh Phogat made a strong comeback at the Olympics. She is competing in the 50 kg category for the first time, while previously she used to participate in the 53 kg category.
Vinesh secured her place in the semifinals by defeating Ukraine's Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals with a score of 7-5. Earlier, she caused a major upset by beating the top-seeded Yui Susaki of Japan 3-2 in the pre-quarterfinals. There are now high hopes that if Vinesh performs as well in the finals, she could win India's first gold of the year.
Talking about Kangana Ranaut, she contested in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. She was a BJP candidate and achieved a significant victory. Currently, Kangana is focusing on aiding people affected by the disasters in Himachal Pradesh caused by recent landslides. She will soon be seen in the movie 'Emergency'.
