Age |
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30 years |
Birth date |
August 25, 1994 |
Zodiac sign |
Virgo |
Place of Birth |
India |
Occupation |
Wrestler |
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Vinesh Phogat (born 25 August 1994) is an Indian wrestler who comes from a successful family of wrestlers, with her cousins Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari being international wrestlers and Commonwealth Games medalists as well.
She became the first Indian woman wrestler to win Gold in both Commonwealth and Asian games. Phogat has become the First Indian Athlete to be Nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards to be held on February 18, 2019.
Vinesh is the daughter of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat's younger brother Rajpal and the cousin of wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari. Both her cousins have won gold in 55 kg category in Commonwealth Games.
In allowing her cousins and herself to pursue competitive wrestling, her father and uncle had to deal with immense pressure and opposition from the community in their village in Haryana. They were adjudged as going against the morals and values of their community. Her cousin, Ritu Phogat, too is an international level wrestler and has won a gold medal at the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship.
Height | 5 ft 3 in / 161 cm |
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Weight | 117 lb / 53 kg |
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Breast/Bust size | 33 in / 86 cm |
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Waist size | 25 in / 65 cm |
Hips size | 33 in / 86 cm |
Bra size | 38A (US) / 85A (EU) |
Cup size | A (US) |
Dress Size | – |
Shoe (Feet) Size | – |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Black |
Nationality | Indian |
Race / ethnicity | Indian |