'Path to gold clear': Social media erupts in joy as Vinesh upsets Yui Susaki

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has done something that not many have done at the international level!

She has managed to beat World No.1 and reigning Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the round of 16 at the Paris Olympics.

Vinesh defeated Susaki 3-2 in a bout that was mostly passive with both wrestlers holding on with their defence intact.

Yui Susaki, a four-time world champion, won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics without conceding a single point. This is also Susaki's first international loss. 

But Vinesh Phogat wasn't done just yet.

In the quarter-finals, Phogat overpowered Oksana Livach of Ukraine 7-5 to reach her first ever Olympics semifinals.

As Vinesh celebrated on the mat, fans took to social media, expressing their utter disbelief over what they just witnessed. 

Fans are ecstatic over Vinesh's win and qualification to the quarterfinals. 

Into the history books

This moment is certainly historic, as Vinesh defeated a wrestler who made a name for herself by being undefeatable! 

Biggest individual upset

Yui Susaki did not concede a single point in her path to gold at the Tokyo Olympics. And now, Vinesh has defeated her! What a moment! 

Unbelievable

None of us can believe what we witnessed. 

Vinesh, the giant-slayer

One look at Yui Susaki's career is enough to understand the magnitude of Vinesh's victory, as this user puts it clearly! 

Shock of all shocks

This user described it best! 

Stuff of legend

A better comparison could not be made. In fact, on some level, this victory is even bigger than an Indian victory over Brazil in football. 

Redemption

Vinesh Phogat through to the semi-finals