When is Vinesh Phogat Gold Medal Match at Paris Olympics 2024? Time, Date, Opponent

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has scripted history by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Paris Olympic final. But who is she going to face in the Gold Medal Match and who is she going to face? Let's find out below:

Her highly anticipated final in the women's freestyle 50kg category at the Paris Olympics 2024 is scheduled for August 7 at 11:23 PM IST. She will face Sarah Hildebrandt of the USA, who secured a bronze medal in the same category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Vinesh Phogat Gold Medal Match

• Date: August 7
• Time: 11:23 PM IST
• Opponent: Sarah Hildebrandt (USA)
• Venue: the Champ de Mars Arena

The final matchup against Sarah promises to be an exciting and closely contested bout, with both wrestlers vying for the ultimate prize. Vinesh, playing in her third Olympics after quarterfinal finishes in both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, will be eyeing for a gold in Paris.

As Vinesh Phogat's journey to the final has been nothing short of extraordinary. She showcased her formidable wrestling prowess and determination by defeating some of the top competitors in the world.

Her remarkable performance began with a thrilling victory over Japan's Yui Susaki, the top seed and reigning World No. 1. Susaki, the Tokyo 2020 gold medalist, entered the bout with an impeccable 82-0 record in major international matches. Vinesh, however, managed to edge out Susaki with a nail-biting 3-2 victory, proving her mettle on the grandest stage.

In the quarterfinals, Vinesh faced Ukraine's Oksana Livach, a formidable opponent with multiple Commonwealth Games gold medals to her name. Demonstrating her strategic acumen and technical prowess, Vinesh secured a hard-fought 7-5 victory, further solidifying her reputation as a top contender in the competition.

The semifinal bout saw Vinesh take on Cuba's Yusneylys Guzmán. With a dominant 5-0 win, Vinesh left no doubt about her determination to reach the final and secure a medal for India. Her commanding performance in this match not only guaranteed her a place in the final but also ensured that she would return home with either a gold or silver medal.