Vinesh Phogat is one of India’s most decorated and resilient wrestlers. Here’s a detailed look at her Commonwealth Games achievements and more:
Vinesh Phogat – Trailblazer in Indian Women’s Wrestling
Born: 25 August 1994
Hometown: Balali village, Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana, India
Relation: Niece of Mahavir Singh Phogat; cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat
Weight Categories: 48 kg, 50 kg, 53 kg
Commonwealth Games Achievements
Gold – 2014 Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, Scotland (UK)
Women’s 48 kg freestyle
➤ Beat Yanan Sun (China) and others with dominant performances.
Gold – 2018 Commonwealth Games
Gold Coast, Australia
Women’s 50 kg freestyle
➤ Defeated Canadian wrestler Jessica MacDonald in the final.
Asian Games Gold – 2018 Jakarta (first Indian woman wrestler to win Asiad gold).
Multiple Asian Championship medals, including gold and bronze.
Qualified for Olympics – Represented India at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 (unfortunately injured in Rio).
Arjuna Award recipient.
Khel Ratna Award – India’s highest sporting honour (2020).
Known for her aggressive, technically refined style.
A symbol of perseverance — bounced back strongly after a career-threatening knee injury at the 2016 Rio Olympics. A vocal advocate for athlete welfare and women’s empowerment in Indian sports.
