Vinesh Phogat
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Records
Vinesh Phogat's list of achievements is remarkable, especially for an athlete from a small village. She is the only Indian woman wrestler to win gold at both the Asian and Commonwealth Games, and she has three Commonwealth golds to her name. Her two World Championship bronzes made her the first Indian woman to medal at the event, and she has competed at three Olympics. Her courage in leading the wrestlers' protest has added a new dimension to her legacy, making her a symbol of resistance and empowerment.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Arjuna Award
Awarded for outstanding achievement in sports.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
India's highest sporting honor, awarded for her wrestling achievements.
Rankings & Lists
World Ranking
Records & Feats
First Indian woman wrestler to win gold at Asian Games
Won gold at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.
First Indian woman wrestler to reach Olympic final
Reached the 50 kg final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, though later disqualified for being overweight.
Only Indian woman wrestler with gold at both Asian and Commonwealth Games
Holds gold medals from both the 2014 Asian Games and multiple Commonwealth Games, a unique achievement.