Vinesh Phogat looks forward to Olympics participation

<p>New Delhi [India], Aug 26 (ANI): 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>\"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.</p><p>The 23-year-old thrashed her Japanese opponent Yuki Irie 6-2 to give India their second gold of the tournament.</p><p>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. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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