Just a few days remain for Commonwealth Games 2018. Indian women wrestler Vinesh Phogat will strive for excellence. The Haryana wrestler will look to win her second CWG gold medal, and she might be even more motivated after the horrific knee injury she suffered at Rio 2016. Injuries are part and parcel of any athlete’s life and it was just extremely unfortunate that the injury struck her on the biggest platform.

The Asian Wrestling Championships (AWC) 2017 in Delhi was one of the first big events she participated post-injury, and collected silver in the 55kg category. She followed it with gold in the National Wrestling Championship. Vinesh shifted her weight category to 50 kg for AWC 2018 and again won silver. It has been a good comeback, and the Haryanvi has already worked on improving her skills. “This time, I have worked on my moves, trying to do that swiftly. With the attacks in the 50 kg category expected to be fast, I have also tried to improve my reaction speed. I have also worked on my technique including my single leg technique,” said Vinesh.

Vinesh has already chalked out a mini plan though her focus is solely on the CWG presently. After CWG, she wants to shine at the Asiad and the World Championships. It is apt for Vinesh to start with CWG before other events like the Asiad and Worlds as the upcoming event will give her a fair idea as to where she needs to improve.