Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat is an Indian politician and former freestyle wrestler. She currently serves as the MLA of Julana constituency in Haryana, representing the Indian National Congress. Prior to her political career, she was one of India's most accomplished female wrestlers. A two-time World Championships bronze medalist, she is a former Asian champion, Asian Games gold medalist and a three-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist. Vinesh is the only Indian woman wrestler to have won gold at both the Asian and Commonwealth Games. She is a three-time Olympian, having represented India at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Olympics.