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Date of birth25 August 1994
Age30 Years
BirthplaceBalali, Haryana, India
ProfessionFreestyle Wrestler
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseSomvir Rathee
FamilyMother - Prem Lata Phogat; Father - Rajpal Singh Phogat (deceased); Siblings include Harvinder Phogat and Priyanka Phogat; Cousins include Babita Kumari, Ritu Phogat, Geeta Phogat
Net worthRs. 2,81,42,353 (2.81 Crore) (as of 2024)
Vinesh Phogat Biography
Vinesh Phogat is an Indian freestyle wrestler from Balali, Haryana, who has won multiple international medals across Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and a
Early life and backgroundVinesh Phogat was born on 25 August 1994 in Balali, Haryana. Raised in a wrestling family, she grew up in the same village that produced several internationally successful wrestlers. Her early education took place at K C M Sr Sec School in Jhojhu Kalan, and she later attended Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana.
Vinesh lost her father at a young age and was raised largely by her mother, Prem Lata Phogat. She is part of the wider Phogat wrestling family that includes cousins and siblings who have also competed at a high level.
Career
Phogat competed internationally in freestyle wrestling across weight categories including 48 kg, 50 kg and 53 kg. She made her international debut at the Asian Wrestling Championships in 2013 and quickly established herself on the senior circuit.
Major milestones in her career include gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (2014, 48 kg) and the Gold Coast (2018, 50 kg). At the Asian Games she earned bronze in 2014 (Incheon, 48 kg) and won gold in 2018 (Jakarta, 50 kg), becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to take Asian Games gold. She also won the Asian Championships title in 2021 (Almaty, 53 kg) and collected multiple other podium finishes at Asian Championships between 2015 and 2020.
On the world stage, Phogat won a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships in 2019 in the 53 kg category, a result that also secured qualification for the Tokyo Olympics. Her record includes medals and titles at international ranking events such as the Yasar Dogu International and the Poland Open, where she won gold medals across successive years. She was also a medalist at youth events early in her career, taking silver at the 2013 Youth Wrestling Championship in Johannesburg (51 kg).
Phogat qualified for and competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals before suffering a knee injury. The injury required surgery and influenced her preparation and public appearances in the months that followed. She continued to return to form, winning ranking events and preparing for subsequent Olympic selection.
Phogat announced her retirement on 8 August 2024, bringing an end to a decorated wrestling career that included Commonwealth, Asian and world-level medals.
Coaches and style
Her training was guided by coaches including Mahavir Singh Phogat and Woller Akos. Phogat has spoken about a disciplined daily routine involving strength work, gym sessions and mat time, as well as a strict diet to compete in her weight classes. She has cited Kaori Icho of Japan as an inspiration.
Personal life
Vinesh married fellow wrestler Somvir Rathee on 13 December 2018 in Balali village. Both are employed with the Indian Railways. She lists reading among her hobbies.
Public profile
Phogat has received national recognition for her sporting achievements, including the Arjuna Award in 2016, which she collected following surgery for a knee injury. Media and awards bodies have honoured her performances, and she was named Woman of the Year by Vogue India in 2018. In 2019 she was the first Indian woman athlete to be nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Phogat has also been publicly active on issues affecting athletes. In January 2023 she joined other wrestlers in a protest at Jantar Mantar, raising allegations about harassment within the sport’s national governing body and urging further investigation and accountability. The protests later transitioned to legal action.
Politics and later developments
After her retirement from wrestling in August 2024, Vinesh entered politics. She joined the Indian National Congress in September 2024 and contested the 2024 Haryana Legislative Assembly elections. She won the Julana constituency seat in that election.
Latest updates
As of 2024 Vinesh has formally retired from competitive wrestling and moved into public life as a politician with the Indian National Congress. Her transition into electoral politics followed a career that produced historic firsts for Indian women’s wrestling at major multi-sport events.
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Announced retirement from the sport on 8 August 2024 after a career that included Commonwealth, Asian and world medals.
2024Became a member of the Indian National Congress in September 2024 and won the 2024 Haryana Legislative Assembly election from Julana constituency.
2024Career Highlights
- Gold medalist, Commonwealth Games 2014 (Glasgow, 48 kg)
- Gold medalist, Commonwealth Games 2018 (Gold Coast, 50 kg)
- Gold medalist, Asian Games 2018 (Jakarta, 50 kg)
- Bronze medalist, World Wrestling Championships 2019 (53 kg)
- Gold medalist, Asian Championships 2021 (Almaty, 53 kg)
- Arjuna Award recipient (2016)
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