Vinesh Phogat will need to overcome a turbulent lead-up to the Paris Games as she steps onto the mat, determined to secure an elusive Olympic medal. Alongside her, five of her fellow wrestlers will also aim to carve their own success stories on the grandest stage when the wrestling competition commences in Paris on Monday.
With an impressive collection of medals, including two at the World Championships, three at CWG, and eight at the Asian Championships, Vinesh stands as India's most decorated female wrestler. However, her previous two Olympic campaigns have ended in heartbreak.
