Published on: Apr 27, 2020 4:38 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 16, 2024 4:29 pm IST
Sushil Kumar wrestler put the Indian map on the world of Wrestling. An unknown prodigy from Baprola village in the Najafgarh, Delhi is a world-class wrestler who has made his country proud on many Wrestling platforms worldwide.
He holds the record or being the only Indian (after independence) to have won two individual medals at the Olympic games. He started his wrestling career under the 66 kg category and went onto compete under the 74 kg category as well. He has held many accolades in his fruitful career and his eyes are set for the next big-event i,e, the Tokyo Olympics 2021.
Bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics 2008 under 66 kg category.
Silver medal in London Olympics 2012 under 66 kg category.
He got married to Savi Kumar in the year 2011.
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