Vinesh Phogat is a female Indian wrestler who is a descendant of the well-known Phogat dynasty. Dangal, the highest-grossing Bollywood film ever, was based on the Phogat family. Vinesh is a cousin of theirs. The 27-year-old gained national recognition in 2018 after winning gold at both the Asian and Commonwealth Games. Her attitude and determination, though, set her apart from the rest.
Vinesh had a lot to live up to, coming from a family of famous wrestlers. Rather than restricting herself to her family’s business, she opted to branch out. She has indicated in previous interviews that she wishes to develop her own identity. Vinesh stands out in today’s world, where Indian women are taking center stage in every sector, as someone who educates women that having ambition is not anything to be ashamed of.
“Yes, people say that (I’m arrogant), but I know what’s inside me,” she stated in an interview when asked about her attitude and her feelings on others labeling her arrogant. And I don’t mind if it helps me on the mat. It aids my performance on the mat. People say it’s overconfidence, but it’s belief for me. I’m not intimidated, and your opponent is aware of your body language. Some people work on it, but it’s a God gift to me.”
Before suffering a career-threatening injury in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Vinesh Phogat was a favorite to win a gold for India. Despite this, she has risen to the top of the wrestling world. This voyage demonstrated that women, like men, can regain their prime despite losing a lot of momentum. The majority of the Indian population refused to recognize this. In 2019, Phogat made history by becoming the first Indian to be nominated for the Laureus Prize. The Laureus Awards are a global recognition of sporting successes, and Phogat is a Comeback of the Year nominee, with Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn of the United States.
