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Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik Secure Quotas For India

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: Celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat locked the Paris Olympics quota in women’s 50kg category with a strong show at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, making a strong comeback to the international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Anshu Malik (57kg) and U23 world champion Reetika (76kg), who also reached the final of the tournament will also go to Paris.

OB Bureau

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