Geeta Phogat, India's Champion Wrestler

MAKERS India

November 22, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Hailing from Haryana's illustrious Phogat family, Geeta Phogat won India's first-ever gold medal in women's wrestling in the 55kg freestyle category at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. While all of us enjoyed watching the story of her life on big screen in the film 'Dangal', here's a quick video to remind you her solid national and international achievements.

Also watch: Vinesh Phogat, India's Star Wrestler from the Famous Phogat Family.

(Video by Shruti Menon)

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