Quick Info
| Profession | Wrestler, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/02/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Khudan, Jhajjar, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Bajrang Punia
19/03/2026
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) sent a reminder to Bajrang Punia regarding unsettled bills from a training camp in Dagestan, Russia, held from April 24 to May 28, 2024. Punia's outstanding invoices, which were Rs 12,53,161 in April 2025, have been reduced to Rs 9,40,800 but remain unsettled.
12/09/2025
Bajrang Punia's father, Balwan Punia, passed away in a private hospital in Delhi after a prolonged illness. Balwan Punia, a former wrestler himself, was instrumental in Bajrang's early training and career. His last rites were performed in his native village of Khudan in Jhajjar district, Haryana.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (166 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Lovely Professional University |
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| Educational Qualification | Wrestling training at the regional centre of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Sonepat, India. |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 26/02/1994 |
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| Birthplace | Khudan, Jhajjar, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Khudan, Jhajjar, Haryana, India |
| Hobby | Dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 25/11/2020 | ||||||||||||
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Career
| Wrestling |
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| Political Affiliation | Indian National Congress | ||||||||||||||
| Political Role | Working President of the All India Kisan Congress |
Favourites
| Sports | Basketball, Football, River Rafting |
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| Food | Churma |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bajrang Punia began wrestling training at age 7, supported by his father. | |
| 2. His father and brother, former wrestlers, enrolled him in a local wrestling school. | |
| 3. In 2013, Bajrang won an Asian Wrestling Championships bronze in his first international tournament. | |
| 4. Recognized for his achievements, he was appointed as a Gazetted officer by the Indian government. | |
| 5. Bajrang Punia was named after Lord Hanuman due to his birth on an auspicious day. | |
| 6. Aside from wrestling, he enjoys basketball and football. | |
| 7. Dancing is a leisure activity that Bajrang appreciates. | |
| 8. Before his professional career, he earned money through local wrestling events. | |
| 9. Yogeshwar Dutt, a renowned wrestler, serves as Bajrang's personal coach. | |
| 10. In 2017, Bajrang became the first Indian wrestler to secure a gold medal at the Asian Games. | |
| 11. His 2018 silver at the World Wrestling Championship propelled him to world number one in the 65 kg category. | |
| 12. Bajrang dedicated a gold medal from a tournament in Bulgaria to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. | |
| 13. He wed Sangeeta Phogat in November 2020 in Haryana. | |
| 14. After his 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze, various organizations rewarded Bajrang financially. |