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Mahavir Singh Phogat is an Indian amateur wrestler, senior Olympics coach and politician. He is the trainer and father of the Phogat sisters. The Hindi biographical film Dangal is loosely based on his life. Iconic Phogat was awarded the Dronacharya Award by the Government of India in 2016.
Oct 20, 2022 · Mahavir Singh Phogat: Of Dangal fame, the legendary wrestling coach who dared to dream. Father and coach to Geeta and Babita as well as niece Vinesh, Mahavir Phogat is a pioneer for women’s wrestling in India.
Dec 27, 2016 · D irector Nitesh Tiwari’s latest movie, Dangal, tells the remarkable story of an ageing wrestler, Mahavir Singh Phogat, who fought against all odds to mould his daughters into wrestling champions.
Mahavir Singh Phogat is a veteran Indian wrestler from Haryana. Check this page to read his biography- age, wife, children, caste, family & much more!
A true epitome of inspiration and strength, Mahavir Singh Phogat is an Indian amateur wrestler and senior Olympics coach. His audience find in his talks, a unique sense of connect as he shares the story of his family’s passion for the sport of wrestling, and their dedication and hard work that got them to rewrite history.
1 day ago · The film stars Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita Kumari to become India's first world-class female wrestlers.
Dec 11, 2016 · Mahavir Singh Phogat ignored criticism and a social boycott to train his daughters into champions, reveals a history of wrestling in India.
She was introduced to wrestling by her uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat, who is the father of prominent wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat. Vinesh qualified for the Paris Olympics after a ...
Jul 17, 2024 · Babita Phogat, Sangita Phogat and Vinesh Phogate, popularly known as the Phogat sisters, trained by their father Mahavir Singh Phogat, have played a big role in revolutionising women's wrestling in India. Vinesh, in particular, has carved out a remarkable career with multiple accolades on the international stage. Her journey has been inspirational, marked by overcoming significant obstacles, including a serious knee injury at the Rio Olympics 2016, which could have ended her career. ...
Oct 25, 2021 · The story of the Phogat sisters - Geeta and Babita - was immortalised in the Bollywood movie Dangal, where superstar Aamir Khan played the role of their father Mahavir Singh Phogat. While the siblings gained widespread popularity after the 2016 movie, their feats in the wrestling world had made people sit and take notice much earlier.
