Sushil Kumar is one of India’s most iconic and accomplished wrestlers. His achievement of winning three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals is a historic feat. Here’s a detailed profile of his Commonwealth Games triple gold and more:
Sushil Kumar – India’s Wrestling Legend
Born: May 26, 1983
From: Baprola village, Delhi, India
Affiliation: Indian Railways
Education: Alumnus of Noida College of Physical Education, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Discipline: Freestyle wrestling
Weight Categories: Primarily 66 kg, later 74 kg
Triple Gold – Commonwealth Games
2010 – New Delhi, India
Event: Men’s 66 kg freestyle
Highlight: Won gold in front of a home crowd with total dominance.
2014 – Glasgow, Scotland (UK)
Event: Men’s 74 kg freestyle
Highlight: Moved up a weight category and still captured gold, showing adaptability.
2018 – Gold Coast, Australia
Event: Men’s 74 kg freestyle
Highlight: Became the first Indian male wrestler to win three consecutive CWG golds.
Olympics Silver – 2012 London (66 kg)
Olympics Bronze – 2008 Beijing (66 kg)
➤ First Indian since KD Jadhav (1952) to win an individual Olympic wrestling medal.
World Wrestling Championships Gold – 2010 Moscow
➤ First Indian to become World Champion in wrestling.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) – 2009
Padma Shri – 2011
Arjuna Award – 2005
Sushil Kumar inspired a wrestling revolution in India, paving the way for future Olympic hopefuls. Known for his discipline, dedication, and mentorship to younger wrestlers. His back-to-back success at CWGs, Worlds, and Olympics makes him one of India’s greatest Olympians.
