Wrestling News : Wrestler Vinesh Phogat shines in Kiev tournament; beats 2017 world champion V Kaladzinskay

After a long break amid COVID-19 pandemic, wrestler Vinesh Phogat displayed phenomenal talent at Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament. Vinesh outsmarted 2017 world champion V Kaladzinskay to grab a gold medal at the event. Up against the world number seven Belarusian, it was not an easy bout for the world number three Indian as the two grapplers kept testing each other with consistent attacks in the sea-saw battle in which Vinesh prevailed. Vinesh opened up a 4-0 lead in the 53kg final with a throw which she initiated with a left-leg attack but Kaladzinskay made it 4-4 with her brilliant move. Vinesh took the break leading 6-4, adding to her score with a takedown, 10 seconds before the break. The Belarusian put pressure on the Indian with another four-point throw but with 25 seconds to go, Vinesh's move fetched her four more points for a 10-8 lead.