Olympics 2024: Phogat beating Susaki to Nadeem’s historic gold – The Field’s memorable moments
After a fortnight of action at the Paris Olympics, The Field’s writers pick their favourite moments from the quadrennial event.
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After 19 electrifying days, the 2024 Paris Olympics drew to a close on Sunday. Records were smashed and new stars were created as the best athletes from across the world showcased their talents in front of the world.
The United States of America continued their domination as they emerged as the best-performing nation for the fourth edition in a row narrowly beating China to the top spot. India, however, endured a topsy turvy Games with a few historic wins to go with many heartbreaking near-misses.
The writers at The Field look back at the past two weeks and describe their favourite moment from the Paris Olympics.
Vinesh Phogat stuns Yui Susaki
Vinesh Phogat drawn against the undefeated Yui Susaki in her opening round? It was only going one way.
Atleast, that’s what one was most likely to believe when the draw for the women’s 50kg was announced. The Japanese had never lost an international bout and the four-time World Champion and reigning Olympic champion was the favourite.
Yet, Phogat created history in her first round in Paris to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the wrestling world. She had handed Susaki her first ever international loss.
The same Susaki who had not conceded a single point en route her gold at the Tokyo Olympics...
