Top 4 Most Famous Indian Wrestlers in the History of the Sport

Wrestling is one sport that is not only the oldest but also carries a rich history of Indian culture along with it. There are several wrestling tournaments that are held by associations across the globe. Every human on earth has heard about WWE and the well-rounded players who have made a name for themselves because of the personality and skills that they carry.

On the other hand, wrestling is also professionally played in the Olympics and carries a big name for itself as a sport. There are several Indian wrestlers who have won numerous medals for India in the Olympics and made the country proud of their contributions on the international platforms. With this, many online betting sites have now introduced the intake of bets on the outcomes of wrestling matches as well.

Let’s take a look at a brief overview of the top 5 Indian wrestlers as per their rankings and contributions on the international platforms today:

1. Sushil Kumar

Sushil Kumar is one of the best wrestlers that the world has seen until now. In the modern era, he has gained a lot of fame for his wins. He is known for his technical skills, strategies, and fierce outlook towards the sport. He was the first Indian to win a Gold Medal at the Olympic World Championships for India in 2010. Due to controversies and infections, he has not been able to secure another gold medal for the country but he has achieved the silver status and given immense pride to the nation.

2. Geeta Phogat

Geeta Phogat is one name that is known by every individual in India today. She is one of the most famous female wrestlers who never backed down from winning fights at the varied national and international wrestling tournaments. Although girls were forbidden to wrestle in the majority of the states in the country, Geeta worked hard with her sister and father to train and be a part of history. She was the first wrestler to win a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

3. Bajrang Punia

A resident of Haryana, Punia is another household name who has earned the respect of wrestlers and fans of the sport around the globe. He is known for his athleticism and swiftness. Although he has faced many injuries in the past, he has still managed to secure 1 silver and 3 bronze medals at different championships. He has also received gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

4. Yogeshwar Dutt

Dutt is another popular name in the history of wrestling. He began his training at an early age but has won many medals in the different championships and tournaments across the globe. He is an inspiration for several wrestlers who aspire to join the sport and make the nation proud. He has successfully won medals at the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. He has now joined politics and is actively contributing towards the development of the sport as a whole.