Wrestler Vinesh Phogat looks forward to Tokyo Olympics after clinching gold at Asian Games 2018

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat thrashed her Japanese opponent Yuki Irie 6-2 to give India their second gold at Asian Games 2018.
Vinesh Phogat celebrates with the Tricolour after winning the Gold medal in women's freestyle 50 kg wrestling at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta. (Photo | PTI)
Vinesh Phogat celebrates with the Tricolour after winning the Gold medal in women's freestyle 50 kg wrestling at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta. (Photo | PTI)

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who won the gold medal in 50kg freestyle wrestling at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang, arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.

Reflecting on her gold medal-winning performance, which saw her become the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games, Phogat said her next focus was on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

"The next major competition is Olympics, but I will also go for all the competitions that take place in between and give my best there," she told reporters here.

The 23-year-old thrashed her Japanese opponent Yuki Irie 6-2 to give India their second gold of the tournament.

India currently stands at the eight spot in the medal table with a total tally of 29 - comprising seven gold, five silver, and 17 bronze medals.

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