Geeta Phogat Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Weight | 66 kg |
Date of Birth | December 15, 1988 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Spouse | Pawan Kumar |
Geeta Phogat is an Indian freestyle wrestler who hails from the accomplished Phogat family of wrestlers and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers in the rise to prominence of female wrestling in India. She won India’s first-ever Gold medal in women’s wrestling when she triumphed at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. In 2012, she also became the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympic Summer Games when she won the Gold medal at the 2012 Wrestling FILA Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament in Kazakhstan. The same year, she was honored by the Government of India with the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Born Name
Geeta Kumari Phogat
Nick Name
Geeta
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Balali, Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani, Haryana, India
Residence
She splits her time between Haryana, India, and New Delhi, India.
Nationality
Occupation
Freestyle Wrestler
Family
- Father – Mahavir Singh Phogat (Former Amateur Wrestler, Wrestling Coach, Politician, Dronacharya Award Winner)
- Mother – Daya Shobha Kaur
- Siblings – Babita Kumari Phogat (Younger Sister) (Freestyle Wrestler, Arjuna Award Winner), Ritu Phogat (Younger Sister) (Freestyle Wrestler, Mixed Martial Artist), Sangeeta Phogat (Younger Sister) (Wrestler), Dushyant Phogat (Younger Brother) (Wrestler)
- Others – Prem Lata Phogat (Aunt), Vinesh Phogat (Younger Paternal Cousin) (Freestyle Wrestler, Arjuna Award Winner), Harvinder Phogat (Paternal Cousin), Priyanka Phogat (Younger Paternal Cousin) (Freestyle Wrestler), Vivek Suhag (Brother-in-Law) (Wrestler), Somvir Rathee (Brother-in-Law) (Wrestler), Bajrang Punia (Brother-in-Law) (Freestyle Wrestler, First Indian Wrestler to win 3 Medals at the World Wrestling Championships, Arjuna Award Winner, Padma Shri Awardee, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award Winner), Rajpal Phogat (Paternal Uncle) (Deceased), Man Singh (Paternal Grandfather)
Manager
She is represented by Tripti Singh, Personal and Business Manager.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Geeta has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Long, straight hair
- Affable smile
- Has her husband Pawan’s name tattooed on her left arm
Religion
Hinduism
Geeta Phogat Facts
Featured Image by Geeta Phogat / Instagram
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