Susaki was leading 1-0 at the end of the first period, but Vinesh made a brilliant turnaround in the second period, outdoing her Japanese opponent by miles to secure a 3-2 win to make way to QFs.
Delighted at having secured a quota in the Paris Olympics this year, champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat said on Sunday she wouldn't be weighted down by the pressure of expectations and will focus on giving off her best at the mega event.
This victory takes her a step closer to achieving her third successive Olympic spot. Though she has won the quota, it belongs to the country, instead of the individual, as per ESPN.