Reetika Hooda outclassed two-time European Championships medallist Bernadett Nagy of Hungary 12-2 via technical superiority to enter the quarter-finals of the women’s freestyle 76kg category in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
The 22-year-old Indian grappler showcased her aggressive style early in the bout, taking a 4-0 lead in no time. Despite the passivity clock being on her, Reetika chose not to hold back, launching a well-timed attack to secure two 2-point moves. As the first period came to a close, her opponent, Nagy, responded with a 2-pointer, keeping the match close.
However, Reetika continued to dominate, using a brilliant leg maneuver to throw Nagy off balance and score another 2 points, extending her lead to 6-2. As the match entered its final minutes, Reetika nearly pinned her opponent, and though she couldn’t secure the fall, her relentless effort earned her additional points.
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But Reetika continued to pressure Nagy, eventually securing a final 2-pointer to end the bout early, winning 12-2 by technical superiority. Reetika will now take on top-seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal match around 4:25 pm IST on Saturday.
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