Bajrang Punia
Awards & Honours
11
Awards Won
4
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Covers
2
Records
Bajrang Punia's record speaks for itself. He is the only Indian wrestler to win four World Championships medals, and he reached the World No. 1 ranking in his weight class, holding it for two consecutive years. His Olympic bronze in Tokyo made him the sixth Indian wrestler to achieve that feat.His collection of national honours, the Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Padma Shri, places him among India's most celebrated athletes. Beyond the medals, his advocacy for wrestler welfare has made him a respected voice in the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Khel Ratna
India's highest sporting honour, awarded for his Olympic bronze medal.
Arjuna Award
India's second-highest sporting honour, recognizing his World Championships and Asian Games achievements.
Padma Shri
India's fourth-highest civilian honour, awarded for his contributions to sport.
World No. 1 Ranking
First Indian wrestler to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in his weight class, held for two consecutive years.
Rankings & Lists
Forbes India 30 Under 30
Magazine Covers
Sportstar
2021-08
Olympic Bronze: Bajrang Punia
Records & Feats
Most World Championships medals by an Indian wrestler
Won four bronze medals at the World Wrestling Championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019), the most by any Indian wrestler.
First Indian wrestler to reach World No. 1 ranking
Became the first Indian wrestler to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in his weight class, holding it for two consecutive years.