Bio/Wiki
| Hobbies | Reading |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 3” |
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| Weight | 56 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | K C M Sr Sec School Jhojhu Kalan, Haryana |
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| College/University | MDU, Rohtak, Haryana |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Balali, Haryana, India |
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| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Somvir Rathee (Wrestler) |
| Marriage Date | 14/12/2018 |
| Marriage Place | Balali village, Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana |
Family
| Father | Rajpal Singh Phogat (Died) |
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| Mother | Prem Lata Phogat |
| Siblings | Brother: Harvinder Phogat, Sister: Priyanka Phogat (Wrestler), Babita Kumari (Wrestler, Cousin), Ritu Phogat (Wrestler, Cousin), Geeta Phogat (Wrestler, Cousin) |
| Spouse | Somvir Rathee (m. 2018-present) |
Career
| Wrestling Category | 48 kg/50 kg/53 kg |
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| International Debut | Asian Wrestling Championships (2013) |
| Coach/Mentors | Mahavir Singh Phogat, Woller Akos |
| Records/Achievements | World Championships: 2019 - Bronze medal (53 kg), Commonwealth Games: 2014 - Gold medal (48 kg), 2018 - Gold medal (50 kg), Asian Games: 2018 - Gold medal (50 kg), 2014 - Bronze medal (48 kg), Asian Championships: 2021 - Gold medal (53 kg), 2015 - Silver medal (48 kg), 2017 - Silver medal (55 kg), 2018 - Silver medal (50 kg), 2018 - Bronze medal (51 kg), 2016 - Bronze medal (53 kg), 2019 - Bronze medal (53 kg), 2020 - Bronze medal (53 kg), Youth Wrestling Championship: 2013 - Silver medal (51 kg) |
| Career Turning Point | 2016 Commonwealth Games |
Favourites
| Actor | Salman Khan |
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| Actress | Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra |
| Film | ABCD2, Kal Ho Na Ho, Jodha Akbar, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Hera Pheri, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag |
| Singer | Neha Kakkar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Vinesh Phogat is a famous Indian wrestler known for winning gold medals in Commonwealth and Asian Games. | |
| She was the first Indian woman wrestler to achieve this feat. | |
| In 2019, Vinesh was the first Indian woman athlete nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards. | |
| She is the niece of the well-known wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. | |
| Raised by a single parent due to her father's early demise, she found success in wrestling. | |
| In various competitions, she has won medals against tough opponents from around the world. | |
| In 2016, after qualifying for the Rio Olympics, she fought admirably despite facing challenges. | |
| Vinesh received accolades for her achievements and was honored with awards. | |
| Despite facing setbacks like injuries, she continued to strive and excel in her sport. | |
| Vinesh got married to fellow wrestler Somvir Rathee in 2018. | |
| She credits Kaori Icho of Japan as her inspiration in wrestling. | |
| In her daily routine, Vinesh focuses on maintaining her strength and skills for wrestling. | |
| She shares snippets of her training and dedication on social media. | |
| Vinesh has been commended for her determination and strong-willed attitude on the wrestling mat. | |
| Despite not winning a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Vinesh continues to inspire many with her passion for wrestling. |
