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Vinesh had no answer to the supreme defence of Vanesa, who got her revenge from the Indian at the biggest stage after suffering a similar embarrassing defeat 'by fall' earlier this year in Ukraine.
Phogat's dream of a medal in her first Olympics was cruelly cut short in 2016 when she hurt her ankle during her quarterfinal bout against a Chinese opponent and left the mat in tears.
The 17-year-old was the cousin of Commonwealth Games gold medallists Geeta and Babita Phogat.
India won three medals - one gold and two sliver - on the second day of the Asian Games.
The Haryana wrestler triumphed in the 50 kg freestyle category.
The wedding took place in her hometown Charkhi Dadri in Haryana.
Vinesh has enjoyed a stellar season, claiming a second consecutive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in April, as well as winning the Spanish Grand Prix last month.
Indian women team registered its best-ever performance at the Asian Wrestling Championship with eight medals.
Apart from Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, 2016 Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu, table tennis sensation Manika Batra and Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal have been recommended for the honour.
Vinesh became the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in both Commonwealth and Asian games.
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