Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat Two Wins Away From Gold Medal, Check Where To Watch Her In Action Here Against Yusneylys Guzman In Semifnal

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is just one win away from securing a Paris Olympics 2024 medal in France.

Seasoned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat entered her maiden Olympic semifinals in the 50kg category, beating Ukraine's Oksana Livach in the last-eight stage on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Vinesh defeated Livach 7-5 in a hard-fought bout to get closer to an elusive Olympic medal in her third attempt. This was after she caused the biggest wrestling upset in this games when she shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan on points to enter the quarter-finals.

Trailing 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity, the Indian wrestler came back brilliantly in the last five seconds to take down the top seed by clinching three points to win 3-2. Vinesh had failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympic appearances. (India vs Germany LIVE Action Hockey Semifinal At Paris Olympics 2024)

Here are the livestreaming details of Vinesh Phogat's semifinal match...

When will Vinesh Phogat's semifinal match against Yusneylys Guzman take place?

Vinesh Phogat's semifinal match against Yusneylys Guzman will take place on Tuesday (August 6).

What time will Vinesh Phogat's semifinal match against Yusneylys Guzman take place?

Vinesh Phogat's semifinal match against Yusneylys Guzman will take place at 9:45 PM (IST) at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Where to watch Vinesh Phogat's semifinal match against Yusneylys Guzman?

For those eager to watch Vinesh Phogat's semifinal match against Yusneylys Guzman at the Paris Olympics 2024, they can watch it on the Sports18 Network in India. 

Where to live stream Vinesh Phogat's semifinal match against Yusneylys Guzman?

For online streaming, fans can watch the Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 semifinal match against Yusneylys Guzman live on the JioCinema app and website.

Earlier in the quarterfinal, as the match progressed into its final moments, Phogat's perseverance paid off. She made a remarkable comeback by pinning Susaki down, which earned her two crucial points. In the dying seconds of the bout, Phogat added another point to secure a 3-2 victory, showcasing her tactical prowess and determination.

Meanwhile, the 25-year-old Yui Susaki had clinched the gold medal in the Tokyo Games' 50kg category, having won all four of her bouts without conceding a single point. Throughout her wrestling career, Susaki has only lost 34 matches out of over 700, underscoring her dominance. She has also secured World Championship gold in 2017 (48kg), 2019, 2022, and 2023. Remarkably, Vinesh Phogat is the first international wrestler to defeat Susaki on the mat. (With PTI Inputs)