History of Babita Kumari in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 22, 2025

Babita Kumari Phogat is a former Indian professional wrestler and politician from Haryana. She is a multiple Commonwealth Games medalist, having won gold in 2014 and silver in both 2010 and 2018. Her 2014 gold medal made her the second Indian woman wrestler to achieve this feat, after Geeta Phogat's win in 2010. She is a prominent figure in Indian wrestling.

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November 1989: Babita Kumari Phogat Born

In November 1989, Babita Kumari Phogat was born. She is a former Indian professional wrestler and politician from Haryana.

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2010: Commonwealth Games Silver Medal

At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Babita Kumari Phogat won the silver medal in the women's freestyle 51 kg category.

2010: Geeta Phogat Wins Gold

In 2010, Geeta Phogat, Babita's elder sister, won India's first gold medal in women's wrestling at the Commonwealth Games.

2012: 2012 World Wrestling Championships Bronze Medal

In 2012, Babita Kumari Phogat won a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships.

2013: 2013 Asian Wrestling Championships Bronze Medal

In 2013, Babita Kumari Phogat won a bronze medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships in New Delhi.

2014: Commonwealth Games Gold Medal

At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Babita Kumari Phogat won the gold medal in the women's freestyle 55 kg category.

2014: Asian Games Participation

In 2014, Babita Kumari Phogat participated in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, but did not win a medal.

2015: 2015 Asian Wrestling Championships

In 2015, Babita Kumari Phogat participated in the Asian Wrestling Championships and lost her semifinal bout to Pak Yong-Mi of North Korea.

2016: Rio 2016 Olympics Participation

In 2016, Babita Kumari Phogat participated in the Rio Olympics in the 53 Kg women's wrestling category.

2016: Ritu Phogat Wins Gold

In 2016, Ritu Phogat, Babita's youngest sister, won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship.

2016: Dangal Film Release

In 2016, the film "Dangal", loosely based on the story of Babita Kumari Phogat and her sister Geeta Phogat, was released. Babita was portrayed by Sanya Malhotra.