Search results
The Phogat sisters are six sisters from Haryana, India, all of whom are wrestlers. In order of their birth, they are Geeta, Babita, Priyanka, Ritu, Vinesh, and Sangeeta.
Learn how Geeta, Babita, Ritu, Sangeeta, Priyanka and Vinesh Phogat became the face of women's wrestling in India. From Commonwealth Games gold to Olympic medals, the Phogat sisters have overcome challenges and inspired generations.
Jun 16, 2021 · The Phogat Sisters are an acclaimed group of cousins who are the top creme of Indian wrestling. Let's take a look at all the female wrestlers from the highly acclaimed Phogat family: Geeta Phogat is best known for winning the first-ever gold medal for India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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.
Another younger sister of Geeta Phogat, Ritu Phogat, too is an international level wrestler and has won a gold medal at the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. Her youngest sister, Sangita Phogat is also a wrestler.
Aug 10, 2021 · Learn about the inspiring journey of six Phogat sisters who became wrestling champions despite the challenges of gender bias and poverty in Haryana. Meet their father Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trained them and made them break the glass ceiling in sports.
Dec 22, 2016 · Learn how Mahavir Singh Phogat trained his daughters Geeta, Ritu and Vinesh to become wrestlers and win medals for India. Read about their struggles, hardships and achievements in this biography based on the film 'Dangal'.
