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Sangeeta Phogat Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth5 March 1998

Age22 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceBalali, Haryana

ProfessionWrestler

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseBajrang Punia

FamilyFather - Mahavir Singh Phogat; Mother - Daya Shobha Kaur; Sisters - Geeta Phogat, Babita Phogat, Ritu Phogat; Brother - Dushyant Phogat; Grandmother - Aana Devi

Sangeeta Phogat Biography

Indian freestyle wrestler from the Phogat family, Sangeeta Phogat has competed nationally and in international events, represents the 59 kg category, and h

Early life and background
Sangeeta Phogat was born on 5 March 1998 in Balali, a village in Haryana. She grew up in a household known for its wrestling tradition and was introduced to the sport at a young age. Her father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, coached and mentored her alongside her sisters, and the family environment helped shape her sporting ambitions. She shared a close relationship with her grandmother, Aana Devi, who is remembered as an important figure in her early life.

Career
Sangeeta competes as a freestyle wrestler in the 59 kg weight class. She began drawing wider attention through participation in India’s Pro Wrestling League, where she represented the Delhi Sultans. In that league she recorded a notable win over Vanesa Kaladzinskaya, a world champion, with a 7–4 scoreline. On the national stage she has earned a silver medal at the National Wrestling Championships.

Her career has included appearances at international multi-sport events as well; she took part in the Asian Games, though she did not secure a medal there. In 2018 she and one of her sisters were expelled from the national camp in Lucknow after being absent from the camp for reasons that were not explained publicly.

Public profile
Sangeeta comes from the well-known Phogat family of wrestlers; her sisters include Geeta Phogat, Babita Phogat and Ritu Phogat, and she has a brother named Dushyant Phogat. Her parents are Mahavir Singh Phogat and Daya Shobha Kaur. She maintains a strong focus on fitness, with regular gym and yoga practice listed among her interests, and she enjoys traveling.

Personal life
Sangeeta’s listed hometown and birthplace are both Balali, Haryana. She follows Hinduism and is identified as belonging to the Jat community. She married fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia on 25 November 2020 in Balali. Her stated hobbies include travelling, gymming and doing yoga. Favourite foods and cultural preferences mentioned in public profiles include an enjoyment of churma and preference for colours such as blue and white.

Latest updates
Sangeeta has continued to be associated with wrestling activities and the athlete community built around her family. As of the latest available details in this profile, she remains known for competing in the 59 kg freestyle category and for her participation in the Pro Wrestling League and national championships.

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Recent Work

Pro Wrestling League — Delhi Sultans

Represented the Delhi Sultans; recorded a victory over world champion Vanesa Kaladzinskaya (7–4).

National Wrestling Championships

Silver medalist at the National Wrestling Championships.

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Career Highlights

  1. Member of the Phogat wrestling family coached by father Mahavir Singh Phogat
  2. Represented Delhi Sultans in the Pro Wrestling League and defeated world champion Vanesa Kaladzinskaya
  3. Silver medalist at the National Wrestling Championships
  4. Competitor in the 59 kg freestyle wrestling category
  5. Participant at the Asian Games
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