Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Hopes End After Semi-Final Defeat at Selection Trials

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:55am on 30 May 2026,Saturday Sports

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's bid to qualify for the 2026 Asian Games ended after a 6-4 loss to Meenakshi Goyat in the women's 53kg semi-final at the selection trials in New Delhi. The closely fought match saw Meenakshi hold her lead in the final moments to secure victory and a place in the final. Earlier, Vinesh defeated Jyoti and Nishu to reach the semi-finals. Her quarter-final win over Nishu was marked by review controversies and heated exchanges. After the defeat, Vinesh left the arena with a message of determination, saying, "Main phir aaungi." (PC: PTI)

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