Quick Info
| Profession | Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/03/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Balali, Haryana |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Sangeeta Phogat
17/01/2026
Sangeeta Phogat and Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia formally confirmed their involvement with the Orca Wrestling League, an international professional wrestling league being developed under the Orca Sports platform. Bajrang Punia was appointed Chief Wrestling Officer, while Sangeeta took on the role of Director - Women's Wrestling and Athlete Welfare. Both will take part in executive decisions and help shape policies on competition structure, athlete engagement, and player safety, with the league expected to launch in November 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian freestyle wrestler who competes primarily in the 59 kg weight category | |
| Youngest among the famous Phogat sisters from Haryana | |
| Trained by her father Mahavir Singh Phogat in their village of Balali | |
| Married to Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia in 2020 | |
| Named Director - Women's Wrestling and Athlete Welfare for the Orca Wrestling League in January 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Jat |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 25/11/2020 |
| Marriage Place | Balali Village, Haryana |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Bajrang Punia |
| Spouse | Bajrang Punia (m. 2020) |
Family
| Father | Mahavir Singh Phogat |
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| Mother | Daya Shobha Kaur |
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| Spouse | Bajrang Punia (wrestler) |
Career
| Competes in the 59 kg freestyle wrestling category. | |
| Began wrestling career in the Pro Wrestling League representing Delhi Sultans. | |
| Defeated world champion Vanesa Kaladzinskaya 7-4 in Pro Wrestling League. | |
| Silver medalist at the National Wrestling Championships. | |
| Participated in the Asian Games but did not win a medal. | |
| Won medals at age-level international competitions. | |
| Represented India in wrestling at international competitions | |
| Won a gold medal at the 2021 National Championship in Uttar Pradesh. | |
| Won a bronze medal in the 59 kg category at the Hungary Ranking Series in 2023. | |
| Appointed Director - Women's Wrestling and Athlete Welfare at the Orca Wrestling League in January 2026, a league scheduled to launch in November 2026. |
Favourites
| Food | Churma |
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| Actors | |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
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| Travel Destination | Kashmir |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sangeeta comes from a family with a wrestling background - The Phogats. | |
| 2. Her interest in wrestling started when she was very young. | |
| 3. Sangeeta, along with her sisters Geeta, Babita, and Ritu, received training from their father, Mahavir Singh Phogat. | |
| 4. She competes in the 59 kg freestyle wrestling category. | |
| 5. Sangeeta started her wrestling journey in the Pro Wrestling League, where she represented the Delhi Sultans. | |
| 6. In 2020, rumors circulated that Sangeeta married her long-time partner, Bajrang Punia, post the Tokyo Olympics. | |
| 7. In 2018, Sangeeta along with her sister was expelled from the Lucknow National Camp due to unexplained absence. | |
| 8. Shared a great bond with her grandmother, Aana Devi. | |
| 9. Does not smoke or drink alcohol. |
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