Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat (pronounced [ʋɪˈneːʃ ˈpʰoːɡɑːʈ]; born 25 August 1994) is an Indian freestyle wrestler and politician. She currently serves as the MLA of Julana constituency in Haryana, representing the Indian National Congress. A two-time World Championships bronze medalist, she is a former Asian champion, Asian Games gold medalist and a three-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist. Vinesh is the only Indian woman wrestler to have won gold at both the Asian and Commonwealth Games. She is a three-time Olympian, having represented India at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Olympics.