Reetika makes her mark despite bowing out of medal contention

Reetika Hooda, a 22-year-old wrestler from Rohtak, marked a significant achievement by becoming the first Indian female to qualify for the Olympics in the heavyweight category. Despite her valiant efforts, her journey in the Games ended when Aiperi Medet of Kyrgyzstan lost in the semis, blocking Reetika's chance for a bronze through the repechage round.