Geeta Phogat - A Lifestory

The story of Geeta Phogat, a gamechanger for women's wrestling in India, is one of a determined athlete who inspired a whole country. Her amazing win at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, a gold medal in the 55 kg freestyle wrestling class, shows her hard work and drive to be the best. This win, and what came after, made her a big star and a true sports hero. The movie Dangal (2016), a true story sports film, made her incredible story and her family's story famous. It showed the tough training under her dad. The movie's success showed the world her achievements and the problems women athletes face in India. While the movie changed some things, it showed her determination and the sacrifices she made. Her success didn't happen quickly. Years of hard training, often in tough conditions, made her the champion she became. She faced many problems, including ideas about what women should do that often stopped women from playing sports. But she and her sister, Babita Kumari, always went against these ideas, showing that with hard work, anything is possible. People who wrestled with her remember her as a strong competitor but also very helpful, a true team player who always shared her skills and experience. As one wrestler said, "Geeta's strength is not just her body, but also her strong spirit." Her effect goes beyond her medals; she inspired many young women to follow their dreams, no matter what society says. Geeta Phogat's story keeps inspiring and empowering people, making her a great example for athletes everywhere.