Quick Info
| Profession | Wrestler, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/02/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Khudan, Jhajjar, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Bajrang Punia
11/09/2025
Bajrang Punia's father, Balwan Singh Punia, died after battling a serious illness and being treated in Delhi. The news was shared publicly by Bajrang, and the last rites were held in their hometown of Khudan, Haryana.
29/05/2025
A Delhi court closed a defamation case against Bajrang Punia after he issued an unconditional apology to wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya. The case had arisen from remarks made during the protest against then-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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Bio/Wiki
| Bajrang Punia is an Indian freestyle wrestler and politician who has represented India in the 65 kg category. | |
| He is the first Indian wrestler to reach world No. 1 ranking and the only Indian wrestler to win four medals at the World Wrestling Championships. | |
| He won the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 65 kg category. | |
| He is a recipient of the Arjuna Award (2015), Padma Shri (2019), and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2019). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (166 cm) |
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| Weight | 62 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Lovely Professional University |
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| Educational Qualification | Wrestling training at the regional centre of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Sonepat, India. |
Personal Life
| Hobby | Dancing |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 25/11/2020 | ||||||||||
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Career
| Wrestling |
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| Political Affiliation | Indian National Congress | ||||||||||||||
| Political Role | Working President of the All India Kisan Congress |
Favourites
| Sports | Basketball, Football, River Rafting |
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| Food | Churma |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bajrang Punia began wrestling training at age 7, supported by his father. | |
| 2. His father and brother, former wrestlers, enrolled him in a local wrestling school. | |
| 3. In 2013, Bajrang won an Asian Wrestling Championships bronze in his first international tournament. | |
| 4. Recognized for his achievements, he was appointed as a Gazetted officer by the Indian government. | |
| 5. Bajrang Punia was named after Lord Hanuman due to his birth on an auspicious day. | |
| 6. Aside from wrestling, he enjoys basketball and football. | |
| 7. Dancing is a leisure activity that Bajrang appreciates. | |
| 8. Before his professional career, he earned money through local wrestling events. | |
| 9. Yogeshwar Dutt, a renowned wrestler, serves as Bajrang's personal coach. | |
| 10. In 2017, Bajrang became the first Indian wrestler to secure a gold medal at the Asian Games. | |
| 11. His 2018 silver at the World Wrestling Championship propelled him to world number one in the 65 kg category. | |
| 12. Bajrang dedicated a gold medal from a tournament in Bulgaria to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. | |
| 13. He wed Sangeeta Phogat in November 2020 in Haryana. | |
| 14. After his 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze, various organizations rewarded Bajrang financially. |
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