Sagar Rana

Wrestler

Indian Jhajjar, Haryana Sagittarius 5' 8"

Quick Info

ProfessionWrestler
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/11/1997
Age23 years (died on 04, May, 2021)
BirthplaceJhajjar, Haryana
Date of Death04/05/2021
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Sagar Rana

13/08/2025

The Supreme Court of India cancelled the bail granted by the Delhi High Court to two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, the prime accused in the murder of junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar. The court ordered Kumar to surrender within one week. The High Court had granted bail citing his prolonged incarceration and the slow pace of the trial.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameSagar Dhankad

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLocal Government School Jhajjar
CollegeUniversity of Delhi
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

Place of DeathSatapal Akhada Chattersal Stadium, Delhi
Age (at the time of death)23 Years
Death CauseMurder

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Unmarried

Family

FatherAshok Dhankar (Head Constable in Police)
MotherSavita Dhankar (Housemaker)
SiblingsHis brother owns a dairy shop in Jhajjar, Haryana.

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Junior National Championship 2017 - Gold Medal
  • Senior National Championship 2018 - Gold Medal

Favourites

SportsBasketball and Volleyball

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sagar Rana was a former junior national wrestling champion from India. He achieved success in various body-building competitions.
2. He was born and raised in Haryana, India, before pursuing a career in wrestling.
3. Inspirited by wrestler Sushil Kumar, Sagar decided to embark on a professional wrestling journey.
4. He began his wrestling training at the tender age of 6 and was coached in pehlwani wrestling at the Akhada Chattrasal Stadium, Delhi.
5. Tragically, on 4 May 2021, Sagar Rana was fatally attacked by a group at the parking lot of Satapal Akhada Chattersal Stadium, Delhi.
6. Following the incident, Sushil Kumar, a two-time Olympic medalist, was implicated in the murder of Sagar Rana.
7. An FIR was filed against Sushil Kumar and four others on 5 May 2021 concerning Sagar Rana's murder. Sushil Kumar had been evading authorities since the FIR was lodged.
8. Subsequently, the Delhi Police issued a lookout warrant for Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar, offering a reward of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 50,000, respectively, for any information leading to their apprehension.
9. Investigations revealed the murder was triggered by a property feud and an alleged conflict over the girlfriend of Sagar's friend, Sonu Mahal, whom Sagar was with during the attack.
10. Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay were arrested from Mundka, Delhi, on 19 May 2021, nearly 15 days after the crime.
11. Six accused were sent to judicial custody by a Rohini court on 30 May 2021 during the probe into Sagar Rana's murder.
12. Inspired by wrestler Sushil Kumar, Sagar decided to embark on a professional wrestling journey.

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