In a surprising turn of events at the Tokyo Olympics, the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling event witnessed a major upset as the reigning Olympic champion, Yui Susaki, was defeated in the first round by Vinesh Phogat of India. Susaki, who was the top seed and had never lost an international bout at the senior level, was stunned by Phogat in a closely contested match.
The match saw Susaki taking an early lead with one technical point in the first period, while Phogat failed to score. However, Phogat made a remarkable comeback in the second period, securing three points compared to Susaki's one, ultimately clinching the victory with a score of 3-2.
The defeat comes as a shock to many, considering Susaki's dominant performance at the previous Olympics in Tokyo, where she claimed the gold medal without conceding a single point. Susaki's remarkable achievements in wrestling include being the first wrestler to achieve a 'grand slam' by winning world championships at various age levels and senior competitions.
Following her impressive victory over Susaki, Vinesh Phogat is set to face Oksana Livach of Ukraine in the quarterfinals, as she continues her quest for Olympic glory in the women's 50kg wrestling event.
