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Vinesh Phogat has made India proud as she has scripted history by becoming the country's first female wrestler to qualify for an Olympic final. She defeated Japan's Yui Susaki in the round of 16, Ukraine’s Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals and Cuba’s Yusleylis Guzman Lopez in the semi-finals. Several Bollywood celebrities cheered for Vinesh and congratulated her on her historic win.

Rajkummar Rao wrote on Instagram, "And we are in the finals. It was such a joy watching you playing live. You are the pride of our nation @vineshphogat. Good luck for the finals. Our prayers are with you. 🇮🇳🇮🇳."

 
 
 
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Ritesh Deshmukh posted on X, "That’s what a champion looks like after beating the World No 1 & Defending Olympic Gold Medal holder #VineshPhogat.”

Samantha Ruth Prabhu wrote on her Instagram story, "History made @vineshphogat."

Taapsee posted on her Instagram story, "This woman is going to be recalled as a benchmark in a lot of ways for decades to come! What a woman! What a crazy year she has had and what courage she has shown. Your fan for life." She also said, "And she did it!"

Ayushmann Khurrana also cheered for Vinesh Phogat on his Instagram story.

Vinesh Phogat has now confirmed India's fourth medal at the ongoing games and will surely be taking at least the silver medal home. She will also become only the second Indian female wrestler after Sakshi Malik to win an Olympic medal. She had to exit the game in the previous Olympics appearances in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

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Talking about Vinesh Phogat, Neeraj Chopra earlier said, “This is extraordinary. To beat Susaki is unreal. The effort that she (Vinesh Phogat) has shown after what she has gone through is incredible. All the best to her!

Her win has also marked a historic first loss in international circuits for ace wrestler Japanese Susaki.