| Bajrang Punia began wrestling training at age 7, supported by his father. |
| His father and brother, former wrestlers, enrolled him in a local wrestling school. |
| In 2013, Bajrang won an Asian Wrestling Championships bronze in his first international tournament. |
| Recognized for his achievements, he was appointed as a Gazetted officer by the Indian government. |
| Bajrang Punia was named after Lord Hanuman due to his birth on an auspicious day. |
| Aside from wrestling, he enjoys basketball and football. |
| Dancing is a leisure activity that Bajrang appreciates. |
| Before his professional career, he earned money through local wrestling events. |
| Yogeshwar Dutt, a renowned wrestler, serves as Bajrang's personal coach. |
| In 2017, Bajrang became the first Indian wrestler to secure a gold medal at the Asian Games. |
| His 2018 silver at the World Wrestling Championship propelled him to world number one in the 65 kg category. |
| Bajrang dedicated a gold medal from a tournament in Bulgaria to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. |
| He wed Sangeeta Phogat in November 2020 in Haryana. |
| After his 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze, various organizations rewarded Bajrang financially. |
