Indian wrestling sensation Vinesh Phogat has advanced to the semifinals of the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics.
She pulled off a stunning upset by defeating reigning Olympic champion and four-time World Champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the quarterfinals. Susaki had an undefeated record going into the match.
Phogat continued her winning streak by overcoming Ukraine's Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals to secure her spot in the semis.
She will now face off against Pan American Games gold medalist Yusneylys Guzman of Cuba for a place in the final at 10.25 PM IST.
Men's Hockey: India vs Germany
India's men's hockey team will face a stern test against Germany in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics. Buoyed by impressive victories over Australia and Great Britain, the Indian squad is aiming to reach their first Olympic final since 1980.
However, their opponent, Germany, presents a formidable challenge. The two teams last met at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, where India secured a thrilling 5-4 win to claim the bronze medal.