Quick Info
| Profession | Freestyle Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/10/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Divya Kakran
15/08/2025
Divya Kakran was featured in major sports news for her continued advocacy of women's wrestling in India and her role as a mentor to young athletes from Muzaffarnagar. She participated in a national workshop organized by the Indian Wrestling Federation to promote grassroots development in the sport.
02/04/2025
Divya Kakran received the 'Women of Valor' award from the Uttar Pradesh government for her outstanding contributions to sports and her journey from a rural background to becoming an Arjuna Award winner. The ceremony highlighted her resilience and dedication to the sport of freestyle wrestling.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Divya Sain |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 167 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Delhi |
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| Educational Qualification | Physical Education and Sports Sciences (BPES) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 25/02/2023 |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Sachin Pratap (fitness model) |
| Engagement Date | 25/01/2022 |
Family
| Father | Surajvir Sain (Langot seller) |
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| Mother | Sanyogita Sain (stitches Langots - the cotton loin-cloth that all Indian wrestlers wear) |
| Siblings | Dev Sain, Deepak Sain |
| Spouse | Sachin Pratap (fitness model) |
Career
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| Event | 68 kg |
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Favourites
| Philosopher | Dayananda Saraswati |
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| Food | Sarso ka Saag |
| Film | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) |
| Actor(s) | Govinda, Sunny Deol |
| Actress | Hema Malini |
Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/divya_kakran68/ | |
| https://twitter.com/DivyaWrestler | |
| X | https://x.com/DivyaWrestler |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Divya Kakran is a successful Indian freestyle wrestler with over 70 medals, including 17 golds from the Delhi State Championship. | |
| 2. She has been honored with the title of ‘Bharat Kesari’ eight times. | |
| 3. She spent her childhood in New Delhi, India. | |
| 4. Her father, Surajvir Sain, initially pursued wrestling in Delhi but later switched to selling langots with his wife, who sewed them for wrestlers. | |
| 5. Introduced to wrestling by her father, Divya practiced the sport from a young age. | |
| 6. At eight years old, she displayed talent by defeating a boy in a wrestling match. | |
| 7. During challenging financial times, Divya competed after consuming a Rs. 15 packet of Glucose. | |
| 8. Divya credits her brother for her success, mentioning his sacrifices for her wrestling career. | |
| 9. At the age of 13, she won a Bronze at the Gramin Games and Silver in other competitions. | |
| 10. By age 14, she secured a Gold at the Rajasthan Kesari competition. | |
| 11. Her international career started in 2013 with a Silver at the Asian Championship in Mongolia. | |
| 12. In 2019, she began working for the Indian Railways as a Senior Ticket Examiner. | |
| 13. In consecutive years (2020 & 2021), she clinched gold at the Asian Championships. | |
| 14. In 2018, she won the Bharat Kesari title, defeating top wrestlers like Ritu Malik and Geeta Phogat. | |
| 15. During tough times, she sold her mother's jewelry but later restored it through wrestling winnings. | |
| 16. She includes almost two thousand sit-ups in her daily training routine. | |
| 17. Divya Kakran receives recognition from influential figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her achievements. |