Sangeeta Phogat (born on 05 March 1998; Age: 23 years old) is a well-known wrestler, international player, fitness freak, social media star, and fitness coach from Haryana, India. She is famously known as the younger sister of a popular freestyle wrestler and Olympic athlete named Geeta Phogat. 

Geeta has played several matches for the country and has also won medals in Commonwealth Games. Apart from this, Sangeeta has also played several wrestling matches at the World levels. She takes wrestling training along with her sister Ritu Phogat from her father. 

Let me tell you that Sangeeta’s father Mahavir Singh Phogat is a renowned wrestling coach and former wrestler. Moreover, Sangeeta’s husband Bajrang Punia also won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020 in wrestling. 

Sangeeta Phogat’s Biography & Birthday 

Phogat took birth on March 05, 1998, in village Balali, Bhiwani district, Haryana, India. She is currently living in Jhajjar, Haryana, India. She is 23 years old as of 2021. 

She attended a local school in her village for basic studies. According to the sources, she completed her secondary education at a private school. She completely focused on wrestling and training during her studies. 

Sangeeta Phogat’s Wiki 

Family & Caste 

Sangeeta was born to Mahavir Singh Phogat (father) and Daya Kaur (mother). Mahavir Singh Phogat is a popular Olympics coach, politician, Internet sensation, and Politician. He trained all his daughters in wrestling and all the Phogat sisters won medals in International Wrestling competitions. 

Sangeeta’s mother Daya Kaur is a housewife and took proper care of the food & supplements of all daughters. Sangeeta follows the Hinduism religion and belongs to the Jat caste. 

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Phogat Sisters

Sangeeta is the youngest among all siblings. She has three older sisters. Geeta Phogat is the eldest sister of Sangeeta. Geeta Phogat is a well-known Olympic athlete and wrestler. She won the gold medal for the country in 2014 in wrestling at Commonwealth Games. 

Let me tell you that she was the first Indian female wrestler to appear in Olympic Summer Games. Babita Kumari Phogat is the second sister of Sangeeta. Babita earned a gold medal in wrestling at Commonwealth Games 2014. 

A film is also made on the life of Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari. The name of the film was ‘Dangal’. Ritu Phogat is the third sister of Sangeeta Phogat. She also participated in several matches.

Relationship and Husband 

Sangeeta Phogat is a young, pretty, and talented wrestler. She dated her fellow wrestler named Bajrang Punia. In an interview, she said that she met Punia for the first time during a camp. After meeting him, they exchanged their numbers and start talking with each other. 

After a few months, Bajrang proposed to her and Sangeeta said ‘Yes!’. According to the sources, they tied the knot on 25 November 2020. Only family members, close friends, and relatives were invited to the wedding. 

Who is Bajrang Punia? 

Bajrang Punia is a well-known Indian wrestler and Olympic athlete. He competed in many competitions in the 65-kg weight category. He also took part in the ‘Tokyo Olympics 2020’ and won a bronze medal for the country. Moreover, he also won several medals at the World Wrestling Championships. 

Let me tell you that he has also competed at Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships, Commonwealth Games, Rome Ranking Series, Asian Wrestling Championships, and many other competitions.  

Career & Profession 

The Phogat sisters fought against the narrow thinking and social issues in Haryana. They practice wrestling and prove that girls can do much better than cooking only. Sangeeta along with her 3 sisters faced female foeticide, child marriage, gender inequality, and other issues. 

Wrestling 

Sangeeta Phogat is also a trained wrestler. She learned wrestling from her dad Mahavir Singh Phogat. During her young days, she woke up early in the morning and went jogging. Afterward, she did exercises and practice for wrestling. 

As per the reports, she also participated in several competitions. She took part in the weight class of 55 kgs. Phogat has won many medals at the national and international levels. She said:- 

I am proud to be an Indian whenever the national anthem resonates in a foreign land ❤️” 

What is the Net worth of Sangeeta Phogat? 

Phogat is getting a good amount of money from her vast career. She would be earning around INR 30-35k (approx.) from wrestling matches and coaching. Moreover, she received many cash prizes for her achievements. As per a guess, her net worth is estimated at INR 3-4 Crores approximately. 

Lesser Known Facts About Sangeeta Phogat

• Sangeeta celebrates Independence Day every year and also posted an image with the Indian flag on her social media account.
• She likes to spend most of her time with her sisters. 

• Phogat goes to the gym regularly for workouts.
• She was throw out from the Lucknow’s National Camp in 2018 because she was absent from the camp without any reason.
• Being an animal lover, she spends time with dogs and cats. 

• She loves to go to foreign countries with her family for visit. 
• Sangeeta’s husband named Bajrang Punia received the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan Award in November 2019. 

• She worships goddess Laxmi on the occasion of Diwali. 
• She requests her fans to wear a mask in Coronavirus period. 

• According to her Instagram account, Sangeeta Phogat supports the government of BJP. 
• On May 23, 2020, she posted a picture of her shoes and wished ‘ World Westling Day’ to her fans. 

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FAQ About Sangeeta Phogat

Q. 1 Who is Sangeeta Phogat? 

Ans. She is an Indian wrestler and wife of Bajrang Punia.

Q. 2 How old is Sangeeta Phogat? 

Ans. 23 years old (as of 2021). 

Q. 3 Who is Sangeeta Phogat’s husband?

Ans. Sangeeta is married to renowned Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia.

Q. 4 When did Sangeeta Phogat born? 

Ans. 5 March 1998.

Q. 5 What is the profession of Sangeeta Phogat? 

Ans. Phogat is a wrestler. 

Q. 6 What is the net worth of Sangeeta Phogat?

Ans. INR 3-4 Crores approximately. 

Images Source: Instagram.com/sangeetaphogat57.

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