Geeta Phogat was born on December 15, 1988, in Balali village, Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana, India. Trained by her father Mahavir Singh Phogat against immense societal and patriarchal resistance, Geeta's life and struggles became the inspiration for the blockbuster Bollywood film Dangal.
Phogat established herself as a trailblazer for women's wrestling in India through relentless attacking skill and unmatched grit.
Her key strengths include:
Her historic gold medal at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games opened a new golden era for Indian women in sports.
1988 — Born in Haryana, India
2010 — Captured historic Gold in women's freestyle at the Delhi Commonwealth Games
2012 — Became the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for the London Olympic Games
2012 — Won Bronze at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Almaty
Geeta Phogat's pioneering triumphs broke societal barriers and inspired millions of girls across India to enter combat sports.
Her legendary career remains an immortal milestone in national sports history.
Age: 37
Gender: Female
