Vinesh Phogat: Celebrating Her Success in Sports and Education

Aug 14, 2024 Tanvi Kaushik

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday for being overweight for the 50 kg final match. Despite this setback, she continues to inspire millions

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Vinesh Phogat was born on August 25, 1994 in Haryana, India. Her uncle, Mahavir Singh Phogat, introduced her to wrestling at a young age

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Vinesh Phogat completed her early education at KCM Senior Secondary School in Jhojhu Kalan and graduated from Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak

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Despite numerous childhood challenges, Vinesh remained resolute in her pursuit of a wrestling career

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday for being overweight for the 50 kg final match. Despite this setback, she continues to inspire millions

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Vinesh Phogat’s Major Achievements: Golds at 2018 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, Bronze at 2019 Worlds

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Vinesh Phogat, who reached the finals in the 50 kg wrestling category at the Paris Olympics, was disqualified for being overweight

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