Bajrang Punia is an Indian wrestler who competes in the 65 kg and 70 kg weight categories. He was born on February 15, 1994 in Jhajjar, Haryana, India. He began his wrestling career at a young age, and quickly made a name for himself as a top prospect in the sport.
He has represented India at various international competitions and has had a successful career thus far. He won the gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the 65 kg weight category and also a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta in the same weight category. He also won gold at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in Johannesburg in 2019.
In addition to his Commonwealth Games and Asian Games gold medals, Bajrang has also won a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships in 2018 in Budapest, Hungary. He is considered one of the top wrestlers in his weight class in the world, and has consistently ranked among the top wrestlers in the world in his weight class.
Bajrang has also won multiple medals at the Asian Wrestling Championships, including gold medals in 2017, 2018, and 2019. He has also won multiple medals at the South Asian Games and the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship.
He is currently coached by Shako Bentinidis of Georgia and is trained in Sonepat, Haryana. He is known for his aggressive and powerful style of wrestling and has a great stamina, which helps him to maintain a high pace throughout the match. He is also known for his quick reflexes and excellent technique.
Overall, Bajrang Punia is a talented and accomplished wrestler, who has had a successful career thus far and is considered one of the top wrestlers in the world in his weight class. He continues to represent India at various international competitions and is considered a strong contender for medals at future events.
Bajrang Punia Biography
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| Full Name |
Bajrang |
| Nickname |
Punia |
| Occupation |
wrestler |
| Bajrang Punia Personal Life |
| Date of birth |
26 February 1994 |
| Age (as of 2023) |
age 28 years |
| Place of birth |
Khudan |
| Height (approx.) |
1.66 m |
| Weight (approx.) |
in Kilograms- 65 Kg | in Pounds- 143 lbs |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Girlfriend Name |
Sangita Phogat |
| Wife Name/ Spouse |
Sangita Phogat (m. 2020) |
| Eye Color |
Black |
| Hair Color |
Black |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Hobbies |
Travelling , Wrestling , Dancing |
| Bajrang Punia Income |
| Net Worth (Approx.) |
$2 Million |
| Salary (approx) |
1.5 Crore + |
| Bajrang Punia Education |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduate |
| School |
Not Known |
| College / University |
The regional centre of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sonepat, India |
| Bajrang Punia Family Details |
| Father Name |
Balvan Singh Punia |
| Mother Name |
Om Pyari Punia |
| Brother Name |
Elder Brother – Harendra Punia |
| Sister Name |
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| Children |
Daughter- Not Known | Son- Not Known |
| Bajrang Punia Favourite Things |
| Favourite Books |
Not Known |
| Favourite Destinations |
Not Known |
| Favourite Actor |
Not Known |
| Favourite Actress |
Not Known |
| Favourite Film |
Not Known |
| Favourite Food |
Not Known |
| Favourite Animal |
Not Known |
Bajrang Punia Award
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| Awards Name |
Padma Shri, Arjuna Award for Wrestling, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for Wrestling |
| Medals |
Wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men’s freestyle 65 kg |
Bajrang Punia Social Media Profile
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| Facebook |
https://www.facebook.com/bajrangpunia.official/ |
| Twitter |
https://twitter.com/BajrangPunia |
| Instagram |
https://www.instagram.com/bajrangpunia60/ |
| Bajrang Punia Contact Details |
| Address |
Khudan, Jhajjar, Haryana, India |
| Phone/Mobile Number |
Not Known |
| Email ID |
Not Known |
