India’s hopes for a wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics were severely dented as Antim Panghal faced a resounding defeat in the women’s 53kg category. Competing against Turkey’s Yetgil Zeynep, Panghal lost 0-10, with the match being stopped in just 101 seconds due to “Technical Superiority.” This defeat marks another setback for India’s wrestling campaign, following the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat for being overweight.
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- Antim Panghal lost 0-10 to Turkey’s Yetgil Zeynep in the women’s 53kg wrestling category at the Paris Olympics.
- The match ended in just 101 seconds due to Zeynep’s “Technical Superiority” over Panghal.
- Zeynep quickly secured a 10-point lead, dominating the bout from the start.
- The Turkish wrestler earned two points by pinning Panghal and quickly added another two.
- Zeynep performed a double flip to gain four more points, further extending her lead.
- The match was concluded when Zeynep secured an additional two points, leading to Panghal’s defeat.
- Panghal was left in tears after the referee stopped the match.
- Despite the defeat, Panghal has a slim chance to compete for a medal through the repechage rounds if Zeynep reaches the final.
- Panghal had recently secured an Olympic quota in the 53kg category, previously dominated by Vinesh Phogat.
- This loss represents a significant blow to India’s wrestling prospects at the Paris Olympics.
