Divya Kakran is a successful Indian freestyle wrestler with over 70 medals, including 17 golds from the Delhi State Championship. |
She has been honored with the title of ‘Bharat Kesari’ eight times. |
She spent her childhood in New Delhi, India. |
Her father, Surajvir Sain, initially pursued wrestling in Delhi but later switched to selling langots with his wife, who sewed them for wrestlers. |
Introduced to wrestling by her father, Divya practiced the sport from a young age. |
At eight years old, she displayed talent by defeating a boy in a wrestling match. |
During challenging financial times, Divya competed after consuming a Rs. 15 packet of Glucose. |
Divya credits her brother for her success, mentioning his sacrifices for her wrestling career. |
At the age of 13, she won a Bronze at the Gramin Games and Silver in other competitions. |
By age 14, she secured a Gold at the Rajasthan Kesari competition. |
Her international career started in 2013 with a Silver at the Asian Championship in Mongolia. |
In 2019, she began working for the Indian Railways as a Senior Ticket Examiner. |
In consecutive years (2020 & 2021), she clinched gold at the Asian Championships. |
In 2018, she won the Bharat Kesari title, defeating top wrestlers like Ritu Malik and Geeta Phogat. |
During tough times, she sold her mother's jewelry but later restored it through wrestling winnings. |
She includes almost two thousand sit-ups in her daily training routine. |
Divya Kakran receives recognition from influential figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her achievements. |