Bajrang Punia

Bajrang Punia, born on February 26, 1994, in Khudan, India, is an accomplished Indian freestyle wrestler. Rising from humble beginnings, Punia has become a force in international wrestling. Known for his agility, speed, and technical prowess, he has consistently excelled in various competitions. Bajrang clinched a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games and has multiple Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships victories to his name. Representing India in the Olympics, he secured a bronze medal in 2021. Punia's dedication to the sport and his numerous accolades make him a standout figure in Indian wrestling, inspiring aspiring athletes nationwide.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Bronze medal in the World Wrestling Championship, held in Budapest in 2013
• Bronze medal in the 60 kg category at the 2013 Asian Wrestling Championships
• Silver medal in the 61 kg category at the 2014 Asian Wrestling Championships
• Silver medal in the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow in 2014
• Silver medal in Asian Games held at Incheon, 2014
• Gold medal in Commonwealth Wrestling Championship held in Singapore in 2016. He repeated the success the following year in the same category.
• Silver medal at the World U23 Wrestling Championship of 2017. The same year, he bagged a gold medal in 65 kg category at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. 
• In 2017, he bagged three gold medals in the Asian Wrestling Championship and Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in 65 kg category, and Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in 70 kg category
• In 2018, Bajrang showcased his prowess to the world by clinching a gold medal in 65 kg category at the Commonwealth Games and also earned a bronze medal at the Asian Wrestling Championship in the same category
• Earned a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games and a silver medal at the 2018 World Championships in 65 kg category
• In 2019, he clinched a gold medal at the 2019 Asian Championship and a bronze medal at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships in 65 kg category