Quick Info
| Profession | Freestyle Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/12/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Balali village, Haryana |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 15/12/1988 |
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| Birthplace | Balali village, Haryana |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Balali village, Haryana |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Running |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 20/11/2016 |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband | Pawan Kumar |
Family
| Father | Mahavir Singh Phogat |
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| Mother | Shobha Kaur |
| Siblings | Modu, Babita Kumari, Sangita Phogat, Ritu Phogat |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Mahavir Singh Phogat (Father and coach) |
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| Wrestling Category | 55 kg freestyle |
| International Debut | Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in Jalandhar, Punjab (2009) |
| Records/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | 2010 Commonwealth Games |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Geeta Phogat is the daughter of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a well-known Indian wrestler and senior Olympics coach. | |
| 2. Her father gave up his job to focus on training Geeta and her sister Babita for the Commonwealth Games. | |
| 3. Geeta and Babita were trained in local wrestling matches and a personal gym set up by their father. | |
| 4. In 2010, at the Commonwealth Games, Geeta made history by winning India's first gold medal in women's wrestling (55 kg category). | |
| 5. Geeta's inspiring journey and achievements were depicted in the biographical film "Dangal," produced by Aamir Khan in 2016. | |
| 6. In October 2016, Geeta Phogat was appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana, a notable achievement outside of her wrestling career. |