Wrestler Vinesh Phogat made history by securing a place in the semifinals of the women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Olympics. Here's a look at her education, early life, and accomplishments.
Vinesh Phogat hails from Haryana and pursued her degree at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak.
Vinesh comes from a wrestling family. She is the daughter of wrestler Rajpal Phogat and the cousin of renowned wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat.
Despite her wrestling background and having famous cousin sisters, Vinesh faced societal pressure for being a girl.
Vinesh Phogat has won three gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, two bronze medals at the World Championships, and one gold medal at the Asian Games.
On December 13, 2018, Vinesh married her boyfriend and fellow wrestler Somvir Rathee, a two-time gold medalist at the National Championship.
Through her sports achievements, Vinesh is employed as an Officer on Special Duty in Indian Railways.
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