In an exhilarating day of Olympic wrestling semifinals, athletes from various weight categories showcased their skills and determination to secure a spot in the gold medal finals. From stunning upsets to nail-biting finishes, the matches kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

Kicking off the day's proceedings were the women's freestyle and Greco-Roman bouts in the 68 kg and 130 kg weight divisions. American wrestler Amit Elor, a two-time Senior World champion at 72 kilograms, dropped down to 68 kg for the Olympics and displayed her prowess by defeating the top seed and 2023 World champion Buse Cavusoglu Tosun of Turkey in a commanding 10-2 victory. Elor continued her dominant performance in the quarterfinals, securing an impressive 8-0 win over Wiktoria Choluj of Poland. She will now face North Korea's Sol Gum Pak in the semifinals after Pak's remarkable 8-6 quarterfinal victory.

In the Greco-Roman 60 kg category, Japan's Fumita Kenichiro outmaneuvered Zholaman Sharshenbekov from Kyrgyzstan in a closely contested match. Kenichiro initially fell behind 1-0 due to a passivity call, but swiftly took control in the second period with a four-point throw, securing a 4-3 victory and a coveted place in the gold medal finals. Similarly, China's Liguo Cao faced off against North Korea's Se Ung Ri, with Cao emerging triumphant in a thrilling 3-3 criteria win, courtesy of a last-second two-point takedown.

Among the heavyweights in the Greco-Roman 130 kg division, Cuba's Mijain Lopez demonstrated his dominance, defeating Azerbaijan's Sabah Shariati with a decisive 4-1 victory. Lopez, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, will now aim for his fifth gold medal in the finals. In a closely fought battle, Chile's Asmani Acosta overcame China's Lingzhe Meng in a tight 1-1 victory, setting up an intriguing clash with Lopez for the gold medal.

Turning to the women's freestyle 68 kg semifinals, Amit Elor continued her remarkable run, overpowering North Korea's Pak Sol Gum with an emphatic 10-0 technical fall in the first period. Elor's combination of speed and technique proved too much for her opponent, ensuring her passage into the gold medal finals. Joining her in the finals is Kyrgyzstan's Meerim Zhumanazarova, who secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Nigeria's Blessing Oborududu.

With the preliminary rounds now concluded, the stage is set for the Olympic wrestling finals in Paris 2024. The athletes who triumphed in the semifinals have showcased their immense talent and determination, making the gold medal contests a must-watch for wrestling enthusiasts worldwide. As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the crowning of the Olympic champions in this celebrated sport.