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Aiperi Medet Kyzy: 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.