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Olympics-Bound Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Advances To Grand Prix of Spain Final

India's two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat has reached the final of the women's 50kg category in the Grand Prix of Spain international continental wrestling championship here on Saturday. Vinesh, who had reached Madrid after making a last-minute appeal to get her Spanish Visa which was delayed and got it only a few hours before her departure, easily won three bouts in the Women's 50kg category to storm into the final. She will meet Mariia Tiumerekova, a former Russian wrestler who is now representing the Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN).

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Paris Olympics-Bound Vinesh Phogat Wins Spanish Grand Prix Gold

In a perfect build-up to the Paris Olympics, top Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat clinched the women's 50kg gold medal at the Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid on Saturday. The two-time World Championship bronze medallist defeated Mariia Tiumerekova 10-5 in the final to bag the gold. Mariia is a former Russian wrestler who is now competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete. Vinesh, who received her Schengen visa at the last minute on Wednesday, won three bouts without much difficulty to storm into the final.