Taapsee Pannu and Sanya Malhotra Celebrate Vinesh Phogat’s Historic Olympic Achievement

As Vinesh Phogat blazes a trail in Olympic wrestling, the Indian film industry has come together to celebrate her historic achievement. Phogat, who has become the first Indian female wrestler to reach an Olympic final, has earned widespread acclaim for her remarkable performances and resilience.

Taapsee Pannu shared a video capturing Phogat’s triumphant moment and expressed her admiration with a heartfelt message. "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 shown! @vineshphogat, your fan for life," Pannu wrote, highlighting Phogat’s groundbreaking success and her impact on the sport.

Sanya Malhotra also took to Instagram to praise Phogat, sharing a reel that depicted the wrestler as a phoenix rising above all challenges. Her post underscored Phogat’s extraordinary journey and resilience in the face of adversity.

Vinesh Phogat’s path to the final has been nothing short of extraordinary. In the quarter-finals, she faced off against Tokyo 2020 champion Yui Susaki of Japan. Trailing 1-0 after the first period, Phogat mounted a stunning comeback in the second period, winning 3-2 and handing Susaki her first defeat in 82 international matches.

In the semi-finals, Phogat took an early lead against Ukraine's Oksana Livach, ending the first period 2-0 ahead. Despite Livach’s strong efforts in the second period, Phogat’s resilience and skill ensured her place in the final.

Phogat is now set to compete against USA’s Ann Sarah Hildebrant in the final on Wednesday, August 7. As the nation and the film industry rally behind her, Vinesh Phogat’s journey stands as a testament to her incredible talent and determination, marking a historic moment in Olympic wrestling.