Quick Info
| Profession | Freestyle Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/08/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Balali, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Vinesh Phogat
08/05/2026
Reports said Vinesh Phogat had cleared the World Anti-Doping Agency’s six-month notice requirement for athletes returning from retirement. The same reports noted that she was expected to compete in the senior open ranking series in Gonda, though her chances of making the Asian Games team remained uncertain under selection rules.
12/12/2025
Vinesh Phogat announced that she was coming out of retirement and returning to professional wrestling after the disappointment of the Paris Olympics. Reports said she had given birth to a baby boy in July 2025, and that her return was aimed at pursuing her Olympic ambitions again.
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Bio/Wiki
| Hobbies | Reading |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" |
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| Weight | 56 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | K C M Sr Sec School Jhojhu Kalan, Haryana |
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| College/University | MDU, Rohtak, Haryana |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Somvir Rathee (Wrestler) |
| Marriage Date | 14/12/2018 |
| Marriage Place | Balali village, Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana |
Family
| Father | Rajpal Singh Phogat (Died) |
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| Mother | Prem Lata Phogat |
| Siblings | Brother: Harvinder Phogat, Sister: Priyanka Phogat (Wrestler), Babita Kumari (Wrestler, Cousin), Ritu Phogat (Wrestler, Cousin), Geeta Phogat (Wrestler, Cousin) |
| Spouse | Somvir Rathee (m. 2018-present) |
| Children | Baby boy |
Career
| Wrestling Category | 48 kg/50 kg/53 kg |
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| International Debut | Asian Wrestling Championships (2013) |
| Coach/Mentors | Mahavir Singh Phogat, Woller Akos |
| Records/Achievements | World Championships: 2019 - Bronze medal (53 kg), 2023 - Silver medal (53 kg), Commonwealth Games: 2014 - Gold medal (48 kg), 2018 - Gold medal (50 kg), 2022 - Gold medal (53 kg), Asian Games: 2018 - Gold medal (50 kg), Asian Championships: 2021 - Gold medal (53 kg), 2023 - Gold medal (53 kg), 2015 - Silver medal (48 kg), 2017 - Silver medal (55 kg), 2018 - Silver medal (50 kg), 2018 - Bronze medal (51 kg), 2016 - Bronze medal (53 kg), 2019 - Bronze medal (53 kg), 2020 - Bronze medal (53 kg), Youth Wrestling Championship: 2013 - Silver medal (51 kg), Rome Ranking Series: 2020 - Gold medal |
| Career Turning Point | 2016 Commonwealth Games |
| Olympic Appearances | 2016 Rio Olympics (Quarterfinals), 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2024 Paris Olympics (Reached final in women’s 50 kg, disqualified from gold medal match due to failing weight-in) |
| Notable Achievements | First Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final (Paris 2024), First Indian woman wrestler to win gold at both Asian and Commonwealth Games, Three-time Olympian, Laureus World Sports Awards nominee (2019), Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2020), Arjuna Award (2016), Padma Shri (2018) |
Favourites
| Actor | Salman Khan |
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| Actress | Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra |
| Film | ABCD2, Kal Ho Na Ho, Jodha Akbar, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Hera Pheri, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag |
| Singer | Neha Kakkar |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/VineshPhogat/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinesh Phogat is a famous Indian wrestler known for winning gold medals in Commonwealth and Asian Games. | |
| 2. She was the first Indian woman wrestler to achieve this feat. | |
| 3. In 2019, Vinesh was the first Indian woman athlete nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards. | |
| 4. She is the niece of the well-known wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. | |
| 5. Raised by a single parent due to her father's early demise, she found success in wrestling. | |
| 6. In various competitions, she has won medals against tough opponents from around the world. | |
| 7. In 2016, after qualifying for the Rio Olympics, she fought admirably despite facing challenges. | |
| 8. Vinesh received accolades for her achievements and was honored with awards. | |
| 9. Despite facing setbacks like injuries, she continued to strive and excel in her sport. | |
| 10. Vinesh got married to fellow wrestler Somvir Rathee in 2018. | |
| 11. She credits Kaori Icho of Japan as her inspiration in wrestling. | |
| 12. In her daily routine, Vinesh focuses on maintaining her strength and skills for wrestling. | |
| 13. She shares snippets of her training and dedication on social media. | |
| 14. Vinesh has been commended for her determination and strong-willed attitude on the wrestling mat. | |
| 15. Despite not winning a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Vinesh continues to inspire many with her passion for wrestling. | |
| 16. She became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games at Paris 2024. | |
| 17. At Paris 2024, she defeated reigning Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan in a stunning upset, marking one of the biggest wins of her career. |