Quick Info
| Profession | Freestyle Wrestler, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/11/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Bhainswal Kalan, Sonipat district, Haryana |
Latest News about Yogeshwar Dutt
01/06/2025
Yogeshwar Dutt said India should aim to win the most wrestling medals at the 2036 Olympics. He made the remarks in a public interview while discussing the long-term development of Indian wrestling and the country’s sporting ambitions.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Diet | Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Sheetal Sharma |
| Children | Yogit Yogeshwar Dutt |
Family
| Father | Ram Mehar Dutt |
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| Mother | Sushila Devi |
| Siblings | Mukesh Dutt |
Career
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| Police Service | Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana Police |
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Social Media
| https://instagram.com/yogeshwardutt | |
| https://x.com/DuttYogi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dutt began wrestling at 6 years old with coach Ramphal. | |
| 2. Balraj Pehlwan serves as his source of inspiration. | |
| 3. In 2003, he achieved a career milestone by winning a Gold medal at the Common Wealth Championship. | |
| 4. He is the third Indian wrestler, following Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav and Sushil Kumar, to secure an Olympic medal. | |
| 5. Despite losing his father and sustaining a knee injury in 2006 before the Asian Games in Doha, he captured a bronze medal. | |
| 6. In 2012, he received the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, followed by the Padma Shri award in 2013. | |
| 7. His daily regimen consists of 6 hours of training involving running and gym sessions. | |
| 8. He holds the position of DSP in the Haryana Police force. | |
| 9. He shares a longstanding friendship with wrestler Sushil Kumar dating back to childhood. | |
| 10. On September 26, 2019, he delved into politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. | |
| 11. At age 14, he moved to Chhatrasal Stadium in New Delhi to pursue professional wrestling training. |