Vinesh Phogat set for final test at Spain Grand Prix ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

Modified Jul 06, 2024 00:41 IST

Vinesh Phogat is set to participate in the women's 50kg category at the Grand Prix of Spain. The event is scheduled to take place on July 6 in Madrid, Spain.

This will be her final test before she heads to Paris for the upcoming Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to August 11. Phogat will look at this competition as an opportunity to fine-tune her skills in a tough field where several other Olympic-bound wrestlers are also included.

A total of 19 countries have given entries in this category, according to the most recent update. Yusneylys Guzman, who hails from Cuba, is the reigning Pan-Am champion. She is considered to be the most difficult threat for Vinesh among all other competitors, and has also qualified for the Olympics.

Madison Parks from Canada is also among the top players taking part in this competition. She is also the reigning Commonwealth Games medalist. With some of these big names set to take part, the competition is expected to be high.

Vinesh Phogat will look to prepare well for Paris Olympics 2024

This level of competition will in turn help Vinesh Phogat to prepare herself well and work on her defensive skills during close bouts.

Moreover, the competition in Spain will also see a number of American, Canadian, and French wrestlers taking part, who are not so widely known and could potentially give Vinesh and the other wrestlers a tough time.

Therefore, it could prove to be an ideal preparation ground ahead of the all-important Paris Olympics 2024. Phogat will be keen to take this opportunity and utilize it for her preparation.

If Vinesh Phogat manages to have a successful campaign, it will certainly help her gain more confidence heading into the Paris Olympics.

Below are the details of the Spanish Grand Prix event.