Paris Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda faced a narrow defeat against top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan, losing 1-1 on criteria in the quarterfinals of the women’s 76kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Saturday.
Despite her quarterfinal loss, Reetika Hooda remains in contention for a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She can still secure a podium finish if Aiperi Medet Kyzy advances to the final by winning her semifinal bout, which would open up a chance for Hooda in the repechage round.
Reetika Hooda had displayed power and skill in equal measure while outclassing Bernadett Nagy of Hungary to enter the quarter-final of the women’s 76 kg freestyle event at the Paris Olympics here on Saturday.
The referee stopped the contest with 29 seconds left in the second round as Reetika gained a 10-point lead with the final score reading 12-2 in favour of the Indian.
The burly Reetika gained upper-hand with 4-0 lead in the first round after getting an early leg-hold followed by a flip.
The Hungarian did get a couple of points but the Indian was unstoppable in the second round with a series of two pointers. She will face top-seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal later today.
