India at Paris Olympics 2024, Day 15 Live: Wrestler Reetika Hooda loses in women’s 76kg QF

Live updates of the main events from Day 15 of the Paris Olympic Games.

India at Paris Olympics 2024, Day 15 Live: Wrestler Reetika Hooda loses in women’s 76kg QF

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Wrestling, women's 76kg: Reetika can still fight for the bronze via repechage if Kyzy makes the final. However, Kyzy’s next opponent is USA’s Kennedy Blades who has looked exceptional so far. Interestingly, Reetika had defeated Blades 9-2 in the U23 World Championships last year to win the gold. Sigh, this sport and the way it can laugh in your face. First, the manner of the loss in Reetika’s quarter-final and that her fate in Paris faces a threat because her opponent must face Blades.

Wrestling, women's 76kg: Heartbreak for Reetika as Kyzy advances to the semi-final with a 1-1 win. Reetika was in it till the end and gave quite the fight to the Kyrgyzstani but the more experienced grappler prevailed by virtue of having scored the last point. One thing is certain though, Reetika has a great future ahead.

Wrestling, women's 76kg: The duo are locked in an arm-lock again and there are no points still. Kyzy has been far more defensive and after Reetika was...

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