Anthony, who defeated Vinesh in the Round of 16, has lost her quarterfinal bout to Yui Susaki of Japan 11-0. This means the Indian is out of the repechage round and cannot contest for the bronze.
Heartbreak for Vinesh as she looked in complete control in the first half. She was India's biggest medal prospects at the event but now, has to bow out.
All eyes on Sakshi Malik now in the 60kg category.
In the second half, Anthony strikes and halves the deficit with a takedown of her own. Vinesh tried to hard to keep her at bay but the ankle hold was too strong.
The Indian is defending well and as we approach the end of the half, Vinesh comes up with a fine reversal. She shows great balance and converts a takedown. 4-0!
The World Wrestling Championships kicked off in France at the start of this week on the 21st of August and as the competition enters its fourth day, we will see Vinesh Phogat, one of India's most talented wrestlers in action. She will contest in the lightest weight category on offer - the 48kg class and is India's sole representative among a field of 27 wrestlers.
She will start her campaign with a qualifying round tie against Ukraine's Oksana Livach and if she wins her opener, she will be up against the winner of the tie between M. Cheon of South Korea and Victoria Anthony of the United States.
Vinesh was one of India's brightest prospects going into the Olympics last year but quite tragically, she suffered a knee injury during her bout after which came a long period of recovery. She made her comeback in the 55kg class at the Asian Championships in Delhi but now, the 22-year-old returns to her favourite 48kg category at the Worlds.
In the last three days of action, 12 wrestlers from India have taken to the mat to participate but still, they are yet to open their account at the event.
Can Vinesh break the duck and win India's medal at the event? Stay tuned for the latest updates from the action!
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