Vinesh Phogat: Wrestling Champion from India's Legendary Phogat Family

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Vinesh Phogat is a professional wrestler from India, born on August 25, 1994, in Balali village, Haryana.

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She comes from a family of wrestlers, with her cousins Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari also being well-known wrestlers.

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Vinesh started her wrestling career at a young age and trained under her uncle, Mahavir Singh Phogat.

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She has won numerous accolades in her career, including gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

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In 2016, Vinesh suffered a devastating injury during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which forced her to withdraw from the competition.

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Despite the setback, Vinesh continued to work hard and made a successful comeback in 2018, winning a gold medal at the Asian Games.

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Vinesh has been a trailblazer for women's wrestling in India, inspiring many young girls to take up the sport.

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She is also known for her strong personality and determination, which have helped her overcome many obstacles in her career.

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