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Tokyo Olympics: Wrestling LIVE Day 12 — Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia eye medals — Updates, scores, results, blog
Welcome to the Bridge's Live Blog For Day 12 for Wrestling
Indian wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia (Source: Wrestling TV)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog for Wrestling on Day 12 of the Tokyo Olympics.
Wrestlers Deepak Punia (86KG) and Ravi Kumar Dahiya (57KG) stand one step away from winning an Olympic medal. Both the wrestlers have made it to the semifinals of their respective weight categories. Anshu Malik awaits a chance from repechage.
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Live Updates
- 4 Aug 2021 3:13 AM GMT
Experience triumphs over youth!
Despite a valiant display, Anshu Malik could not match up with the experience of Iryna Kurachkina. She can still have opportunities in the newly introduced repechage round if Iryna goes through to the medal rounds.
- 4 Aug 2021 3:11 AM GMT
Kurachkina with a great counter!
Kurachkina with a beautiful counter as she establishes her dominant position and extends her lead to 6-2.
- 4 Aug 2021 3:09 AM GMT
Anshu gets on the board! Ler's Go!
Anshu gets on the board as she aggressively pushes her opponent out of bound twice to cut the lead to two. She's come out with fire during the second three-minute period.
- 4 Aug 2021 3:08 AM GMT
Kurachkina leads after the first 3- minute period!
The third seed seems to be becoming more aggressive as the match progresses, leading 4-0.
- 4 Aug 2021 3:06 AM GMT
The referee prods Anshu to be more aggressive!
The referee stops the game and asks Anshu Malik to be more aggressive and she heeds the call, grappling more aggressively while trying to gain an upper hand.
- 4 Aug 2021 3:04 AM GMT
Anshu Malik begins her mad against the experienced 3rd seed Iryna Kurachkina of Belarus!
Anshu Malik has an uphill task as she goes against the experience of Irina Kurackina of Belarus.
- 4 Aug 2021 2:57 AM GMT
Ravi Dahiya is on to the next round!
Ravi Kumar Dahiya stormed into the next round with an awe-striking 13-2 victory on technical superiority!
- 4 Aug 2021 2:56 AM GMT
The Colombian seems no match for Ravi Dahiya!
Ravi Dahiya's strong fundamentals allow him to overpower the Colombian, who seems no match for him.
- 4 Aug 2021 2:53 AM GMT
Ravi Kumar Dahiya leads 3-2 in a perfect start!
Ravi Kumar with a couple of brutal takedowns as he leads the Colombian 3-2 in an ideal start for the Indian wrestler.
- 4 Aug 2021 2:51 AM GMT
Anshu Malik looks to score a big upset as she takes on the third seed!
Anshu Malik faces tough competition in the initial stages as she takes on the third seed Iryna Kurachkina of Belarus, in a difficult draw that gives her opportunities to beat the best on her way to the podium.
