Paris Olympics 2024 Wrestling: Zeynep Yetgil vs Antim Panghal preview, prediction, and where to watch
European U23 Championships gold medallist from Turkey, Zeynep Yetgil, will take on World Championships bronze medallist wrestler from India, Antim Panghal in the Round of 16 contest at the Paris Olympics 2024. The bout will take place on Wednesday, August 7.
Zeynep won the Olympic quota wrestle-off contest at the 2024 World Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament to earn her Paris Olympics 2024 spot in the 53 kg weight division.
Zeynep defeated Germany's Annika Wendle by 3-2, Poland's Jowita Wrzesien by 7-0, and Shokhida Akhmedova from Uzbekistan by 10-0 to earn her quota. At the European Championships 2024 in Bucharest, Zeynep clinched the bronze medal.
On the other hand, Indian wrestler Antim Panghal clinched her Paris Olympics 2024 qualification via the 2023 World Championships.
She had an impressive time at the competition, defeating Poland's Roksana Zasina by 10-0, and Natalia Malysheva by 9-6. However, she lost 4-5 to Vanesa Kaladzinsakaya in the semi-finals.
In the bronze-medal contest, she defeated Sweden's Jonna Malmgren by 16-6 to earn the bronze medal and eventually her Paris Olympics 2024 quota.
Hailing from Haryana, Antim clinched a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Furthermore, she secured a silver medal at the Asian Championships in Astana.
Zeynep Yetgil vs Antim Panghal Match Details
Match Details: Zeynep Yetgil vs Antim Panghal, Round of 16, Paris Olympics 2024
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 7, 2:30 PM IST onwards
Venue: Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat B
Zeynep Yetgil vs Antim Panghal Prediction
Antim Panghal holds World No. 6 in the UWW World Rankings in the women's 53 kg weight division. On the other hand, Zeynep Yetgil is at the 13th rank in the current rankings.
Comparatively, Antim Panghal has received an easy draw and will look to start her Paris Olympics 2024 on a dominating note and set the tone for the remainder of the competition.
When and where to watch the game
The Round of 16 encounter between Antim Panghal and Zeynep Yetgil will take place on Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat B in the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday, August 7, from 2:30 PM IST onwards.