Yogeshwar Dutt was born on November 2, 1982, in Bhainswal Kalan village, Sonipat district, Haryana, India. Inspired by legendary wrestler Balraj Singh, Yogeshwar began wrestling in local akharas at a very young age, overcoming severe personal tragedies and injuries to reach the pinnacle of world wrestling.
Dutt established himself as a fierce competitor on the global mat through relentless offensive wrestling.
His key strengths include:
His spectacular come-from-behind bronze medal run at the London 2012 Olympics remains etched in the hearts of sports fans worldwide.
1982 — Born in Haryana, India
2012 — Won a brilliant Bronze medal in 60kg freestyle at the London Olympic Games
2014 — Won Gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Gold at the Incheon Asian Games
2013 — Honored with the Padma Shri civilian award
Yogeshwar Dutt's iron-willed determination and sportsmanship have made him a revered icon of Indian wrestling.
His legacy continues to inspire young grapplers across the nation.
Age: 43
Gender: Male
