Sushil Kumar

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Sushil Kumar's achievements are historic in Indian wrestling. He is the first Indian to win a World Championship gold and the first to win two individual Olympic medals. His bronze in 2008 ended a 56-year drought, and his silver in 2012 made him a national hero. His Commonwealth and Asian Games golds further solidified his legacy as one of India's greatest athletes.

AwardsSushil Kumar's trophy cabinet includes two Olympic medals, a World Championship gold, two Commonwealth Games golds, and an Asian Games gold. He also received India's highest sporting honours: the Arjuna Award in 2005, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2009, and the Padma Shri in 2011.

Honours & Distinctions

Flag bearer at London 2012 Olympics

Indian Olympic Association·2012

Carried the Indian flag at the opening ceremony.

Queen's Baton Relay participant

Commonwealth Games Federation·2010

Participated in the relay for the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Records & Feats

First Indian wrestler to win a World Championship gold

Historic First·2010

Won the 66 kg freestyle title at the 2010 World Wrestling Championships in Moscow.

First Indian to win two individual Olympic medals

Historic First·2012

Won bronze in 2008 and silver in 2012 in freestyle wrestling.