Antim Panghal Draws Zeynep Yetgil in Women’s 53kg Freestyle: Favorable Start at Paris 2024 Olympics
Paris, Aug 7 (Maxim News): Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is set to begin her campaign in the women’s 53kg freestyle category at the Paris 2024 Olympics, commencing today at the Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris, France.
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Youngest Indian Wrestler at Paris 2024
Antim Panghal, a two-time junior world champion and World Championships medallist, will be the youngest Indian wrestler competing in this year’s Summer Games. She secured her Olympic berth by clinching a bronze medal at last year’s World Championships.
Despite a semi-final loss to Vanesa Kaladzinskaya of Belarus, Panghal demonstrated her prowess by defeating Sweden’s Jonna Malmgren, a two-time European champion, to secure the bronze medal.
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Favorable Draw for Panghal
In the Round of 16, Panghal will face Zeynep Yetgil. Her half of the draw also includes Maria Prevolaraki of Greece, Ana Andreea of Romania, and Lucia Yepez Guzman of Ecuador, providing a relatively manageable path to advance.
Outstanding 2023 Season
Panghal had a stellar 2023 season, highlighted by her bronze medal at the World Championships. She also earned a silver medal at the Asian Championships in Astana, narrowly losing to Japan’s top wrestler, Akari Fujinami. Additionally, she successfully defended her U-20 world title and secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023.
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Training and Preparations
Since returning from Hangzhou, Panghal has focused on training rather than competing, having been exempt from India’s selection trials for the Asian Wrestling Championships and the Asian Olympic Qualifying Tournament. She has been preparing in Europe alongside Vinesh Phogat, who will also be competing at the Olympics in the 50kg category.
Challenges Ahead
While Panghal benefits from a favorable draw, she faces formidable opponents in the 53kg category. Japan’s Akari Fujinami, the reigning two-time world champion and current Asian Games gold medallist with an unbeaten streak exceeding a hundred matches, will be a significant challenge. Other top competitors include Pang Qianyu of China, Tokyo 2020 silver medallist and two-time world medallist, and Dominique Parrish of the USA, a former world champion. Additional threats come from Lucía Yépez of Ecuador, Maria Prevolaraki of Greece, Ana Andreea of Romania, and Jonna Malmgren of Sweden.
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Paris 2024 Wrestling Schedule for Antim Panghal
- August 7, Wednesday
Round of 16: 2:30 PM IST
Quarter-finals: 4:20 PM IST
Semi-finals: 10:20 PM IST - August 8, Thursday
Repechage: 2:30 PM IST - August 9, Friday
Bronze Medal Match: 12:20 AM IST
Gold Medal Match: 12:45 AM IST
With her sights set on Olympic success, Antim Panghal’s journey at Paris 2024 is anticipated to be a thrilling narrative for Indian wrestling enthusiasts.
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