Antim Panghal (Indian Wrestler) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Wrestler
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	31/08/2004
Age	21 years
Birthplace	Bhagana, Hisar, Haryana
Hometown	Hisar
Zodiac sign	Virgo

Latest News about Antim Panghal

01/10/2025

Antim Panghal was ranked world number one in the 53 kg freestyle wrestling category in October 2025 by United World Wrestling. The ranking reflected her continued success on the international circuit after multiple podium finishes at major events.

01/01/2025

Antim Panghal won a bronze medal at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, adding another world-level podium finish to her career. The result reinforced her standing among the top wrestlers in the 53 kg category.

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Bio/Wiki

Antim Panghal is an Indian freestyle wrestler who competes in the 53 kg weight category.
She became India's first-ever U20 World Champion in 2022 and successfully defended the title in 2023.
She has also won medals at the World Wrestling Championships, the Asian Games, and the Asian Championships.

Physical Stats & More

Height	158 cm (5' 2")
Weight	55 kg (121 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Figure Measurements	32-28-32

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	Physical Education
University	Well-known university in Haryana

Personal Life

Controversy	Protested the ad hoc panel's decision. Filed a petition in the Delhi High Court in July 2023, challenging the ad hoc panel's decision. Controversy at the Paris Olympics for passing on her accreditation to her sister.

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Ramniwas Panghal
Mother	Krishna Kumari
Siblings	Arpit Sarita (kabaddi player) Meenu Nisha Sarita (national-level kabaddi player)

Career

International Debut	U-15: Asian Wrestling Championship (2018) U-23: Asian Wrestling Championship (2020)
Awards	Arjuna Award in 2023 Arjuna Award United World Wrestling (UWW) Rising Star of the Year (2023)
Achievements	First Indian woman to win a gold medal at the U-20 World Wrestling Championships (2022) Defended U-20 World Champion title (2023) World number one in 53 kg category (October 2025) Bronze medal at 2022 Asian Games Bronze medal at 2023 World Wrestling Championships Youngest Indian female wrestler at 2024 Paris Olympics Second bronze medal at World Wrestling Championships (2025) Bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games Bronze medal at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships Youngest Indian female wrestler at the 2024 Paris Olympics Second bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships (2025) World number one in the 53 kg category (October 2025)

Style Quotient

Cars Collection	Mahindra Scorpio

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/antimpanghal_wrestler/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Antim Panghal is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the U-20 wrestling world championship in 2022.
2. In 2018, she won the 49kg U-15 national wrestling championship in Patna and a bronze medal at the Asian Wrestling Championship in Japan.
3. In 2020, she won a gold medal at the Junior Asian Championship and a silver medal at the U-23 Asian Championship.
4. Antim won a bronze medal in the 53 kg class at the 2021 World Cadets Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
5. She achieved her first gold medal in the senior category in July 2022.
6. In August 2022, she became the first Indian to win the U-20 World Wrestling Championships.
7. Later that year, she won a gold medal in the 53 kg event at the Asian U20 Championship.
8. Antim also won a gold medal at the World Junior Wrestling Championships in Jordan and a silver at the Asian U23 Championship in Kyrgyzstan.
9. She secured a silver medal at the 19th Asian Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan in April 2023.
10. At the Asian Games in 2022, she attained a bronze medal.
11. In her UWW Championships debut in Belgrade, she won a bronze medal.
12. Antim gets her name from the English word “last” or “final.”
13. She became interested in wrestling after watching a match with her sister at Mahavir Stadium in Hisar, Haryana.
14. Initially hesitant, her father later supported her wrestling aspirations.
15. Due to WFI suspension, she competed as a neutral athlete in the 2023 World Wrestling Championships.
16. Despite not being initially selected, Antim won a bronze medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
17. UWW named her the women’s Rising Star of the Year 2023 in December 2023.
18. Her father sold 1.5 acres of land to support her wrestling training.
19. She was the most expensive Indian woman wrestler in the Pro Wrestling League auction, bought by Uttar Pradesh Dominators for 52 lakh rupees.
20. At the Asian Games, she won a bronze medal in the 53 kg category.
21. Her father supported her wrestling training by selling land to fund her career.

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