Vinesh Phogat

has made history with her incredible performance in the women’s 50kg wrestling category at the

Paris 2024 Olympics

. Her impressive 5-0 win over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez has earned her a spot in the final, making her the first

Indian woman

to reach an Olympic

wrestling final

.
Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to praise Phogat’s achievement, writing, “Fingers crossed for India’s first Gold Medal… Vinesh Phogat at one point took part in protests where she raised the slogans of ‘Modi teri Kabr khudegi.’ Yet she was given the opportunity to represent the nation and receive the best training, coaches, and facilities.

This is the beauty of democracy and the mark of a great leader.”

Phogat’s uncle, former wrestler

Mahavir Phogat

, expressed confidence that she will bring home the

gold medal

. Vinesh’s historic win was celebrated by her family and villagers in Balali, who watched the semi-final match together. After her victory, Vinesh video-called her family directly from the Olympic venue to share the moment.

Earlier in the day, Vinesh faced

Tokyo 2020 champion

Yui Susaki in the quarter-finals. Despite Susaki leading 1-0 after the first period, Vinesh turned the match around in the second period, defeating Susaki 3-2. This win was historic as it handed Susaki her first defeat in 82 international matches.