When country wins medal at event of the caliber of the world championship, it is time to celebrate. Vinesh also celebrated her bronze medal with her teammates with whom she has toiled for years to reach this level. Along with Vinesh, Indian men and women team, coaches joined the celebration.
After heartbreak on Day4, Vinesh Phoghat has finally realized her dream to win the world championship medal. Coming from the repechage round, Vinesh won the bronze for India in 53 kg weight category by defeating Maria Prevolaraki from Greece in a very tough bout. The medal came after yesterday’s disappointment of defeat to Japanese Mayu Mukaida.
This is the first world championship medal for the Asian games 2018 gold medallist. This is the 3rd world championship medal for the Phoghat family as Vinesh’s cousin sisters have already accomplished this feat twice. For India both Babita & Geeta Phoghat have won the world championship bronze medals in year 2012.
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