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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat achieved a historic victory against Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the semi-finals of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. With her win, Phogat becomes the first female Indian wrestler to get to the Olympic finals in the 50 kg freestyle division, guaranteeing her a minimum of a silver medal. Bollywood stars, like Rajkummar Rao, Taapsee Pannu, and Randeep Hooda, have heaped praise on her amazing performance and shown their support and joy on social media.

Using an Instagram photo of Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics, Rajkummar Rao referred to her as the “pride of our nation.” “And we are in the finals,” he said in a touching message. I had a great time seeing you perform live. @vineshphogat, you are the pride of our country. I wish you well in the finals. We are thinking of you in our prayers.

Taapsee Pannu used a number of Instagram stories to commemorate Phogat’s victory as well. In one tale, she professed herself to be a lifetime follower of the wrestler and complimented Phogat’s fortitude. For many years to come, this lady will be remembered as a role model in many different contexts! What a lovely gal! What bravery she has shown, and what an incredible year she has had. Forever your fan, Pannu wrote. Her later pieces supported Phogat even more, chronicling her run to the championship and praising her spirit of determination.

On X (previously Twitter), Randeep Hooda added his voice to the chorus of congratulations by posting a photo of Phogat from the game along with a number of congrats emojis and the hashtag #VineshPhogat.

“Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat couldn’t stop crying after her win over the unbeatable world No. 1 champion,” wrote Ayushmann Khurrana in a heartfelt Instagram post capturing Phogat’s moment of victory. In her Instagram post, actress Patralekhaa mirrored similar feelings by referring to Phogat’s victory as a “moment for the country” and saying, “What a game…champion.” Silver goes to Vinesh Phogat. What a time for the Phoenix Nation!

Phogat’s incredible accomplishment was also recognized by Arjun Rampal, who said, “Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic final.” She’s had some amazing bouts lately. Grab the girl with the gold.

On August 7, Vinesh Phogat will now go up against American Sarah Hildebrandt for the gold medal. Phogat, a three-time gold winner at the Commonwealth Games and a two-time bronze medallist at the World Championships, has had an incredible journey to reach this momentous occasion.