06 August 2024
- Bhupinder Singh
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On August 6, 2024, Vinesh Phogat will defeated four-time world champion Yui Susaki of Japan.
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She also advanced to the semifinals after securing a narrow 2-point victory against Ukrainian wrestler O. Livach.
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Born on August 25, 1994, in Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, Vinesh PhogatĄ¯s father, Rajpal Phogat, was a freestyle wrestler. Her cousins, Geeta and Babita Phogat, are also well-known wrestlers.
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Vinesh Phogat is the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold medals at both the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
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In 2019, Vinesh became the first Indian athlete nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards.
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Vinesh Phogat is married to wrestler Somveer Rathi, whom she met while working for Indian Railways. They had a love marriage on December 13, 2018. Somveer Rathi has won two gold medals at the National Championships.
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Vinesh Phogat completed her early schooling at KCM Senior Secondary School in Jhojhu Kalan. She later graduated from Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak.??
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As of 2023, Vinesh Phogat's estimated net worth is Rs 36.5 crore.
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