Geeta Phogat

Sports Success Story: From The Mats To The Stars, Geeta Phogat's Inspiring Journey To Wrestling Glory

Her journey is a testament to the power of hard work, unwavering spirit, and the courage to break barriers.

 

Feb 19, 2024, 15:37 PM IST

Sports Success Story: Geeta Phogat, Breaking Barriers, Shaping Gold – A Triumph Forged In Determination

The Commonwealth Games of 2010 saw India’s first woman wrestler win gold for the country and making each Indian swell with pride. The incredible life success story was even made into a biopic ‘Dangal’ starring Amir Khan.

 

Jan 18, 2024, 13:53 PM IST

Wrestlers' Protest: Indian Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik Present 5 Major Demands After Meet With Anurag Thakur- Key Points Here

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have presented five demands to Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, scroll down to read all about the five major demands.

Jun 07, 2023, 17:39 PM IST

'As tough as you...' Anand Mahindra reacts to wrestler Geeta Phogat taking delivery of 2022 Mahindra Scorpio-N

Wrestler Geeta Phogat took delivery of the 2022 Mahindra Scorpio-N as her ‘new member’ on the first day of Navratri 2022 and this is what Anand Mahindra has to say?

Sep 27, 2022, 09:21 AM IST

‘Dangal’ girl Geeta Phogat out to prove herself again at National wrestling championships

Geeta Phogat is determined to make a successful comeback. After all, there are living examples that motherhood or age are not obstacles for a woman sportsperson. 

Nov 11, 2021, 13:15 PM IST

Geeta and Sangeeta Phogat the 'Dangal' sisters return to action at National Championship

A blockbuster clash between comeback girl Geeta Phogat and world championship bronze medallist Sarita Mor is keenly anticipated, while Narsingh Pancham Yadav and Gourav Balian will also be eager to prove themselves when the National Wrestling Championships begin here from Thursday.

Nov 10, 2021, 16:51 PM IST

Huma Qureshi's 'Maharani' reminds Geeta Phogat of her own struggles as a female wrestler

Renowned wrestler Geeta Phogat recently took to her Instagram to share an inspiring message on woman empowerment and expressed that she got a glimpse of her own life in Huma Qureshi's show 'Maharani'.

Jun 13, 2021, 21:30 PM IST

‘Dangal’ sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat’s cousin commits suicide after losing wrestling bout

According to Zee News sources, Ritika allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself on Monday (March 15) night.

Mar 18, 2021, 09:28 AM IST

Golden moments: Wrestler Geeta Phogat shares son's pictures from 'Akhada'

Geeta Phogat's son, Arjun, was born on December 24 in 2019.

Oct 11, 2020, 16:36 PM IST

Wrestler Geeta Phogat, husband Pawan Kumar expecting their first child

Phogat got married to fellow wrestler Pawan Kumar in November 2016. 

 

Sep 03, 2019, 12:32 PM IST

Sports fraternity lauds Center for revoking Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday moved the resolution on Article 370 and a separate bill to bifurcate the state into two separate union territories -- Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Aug 06, 2019, 13:08 PM IST

Sports fraternity condoles demise of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar was battling a serious ailment and he breathed his last at around 8.15 pm at his private residence in Dona Paula near Panaji, Goa. 

Mar 18, 2019, 00:24 AM IST

Virender Sehwag, Vijender Singh to campaign for RLP candidate in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara

Virender Sehwag, boxer Vijender Singh and wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat will campaign for the RLP candidate.

Nov 29, 2018, 13:07 PM IST

Fatima Sana Shaikh sets the temperature soaring in silver outfit

Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh who will be next seen in Thugs of Hindostan, took to her instagram to share some pictures in a stunning silver outfit.

Oct 24, 2018, 21:16 PM IST

Phogat sisters axed from Asian Games camp

Geeta and Babita Phogat, both Commonwealth Games medallists who became household names after their life story was brought alive on the silver screen in blockbuster 'Dangal', along with their younger siblings Ritu and Sangeeta were ousted from the ongoing national camp in Lucknow.

May 17, 2018, 14:19 PM IST

Geeta will shine at Asian Games and Olympics, predicts Ritu Phogat

Upcoming wrestler Ritu Phogat on Monday came out in support of her elder sister Geeta Phogat and asserted that, despite failing to qualify for the Commonwealth Games, she will prove her mettle at the Asian Games and 2020 Olympics.

Jan 08, 2018, 19:29 PM IST

PWL 3: 20 Olympic & World Championship medallists to take part

Along with two current Olympic champions in Helen Maroulis and Roslan Ramonov, 10 medal winners from Rio Olympics will be seen in action when the PWL-3 begins on January 9.

Dec 24, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

Geeta Phogat backs Bollywood actress who faced molestation on Delhi-Mumbai flight

Wrestler Geeta Phogat condemned the incident saying the girl should have slapped the man the very moment he tried to touch her.

Dec 10, 2017, 14:51 PM IST

Two-time Olympic-medalist Sushil Kumar wins gold at National Wrestling championship

Sushil battled for just 2 minutes and 33 seconds in total on the mat as he fought only two of his initial round bouts before three of his opponents.

Nov 17, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik enter gold-medal round at National Wrestling championship

India's lone woman Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik and popular 'Dangal girl' Geeta Phogat also made the finals of their respective weight categories of women's wrestling on the second day of the marquee domestic event.

Nov 17, 2017, 18:45 PM IST