Sakshi Malik

Mokhra, Rohtak, Haryana

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Biography & Cultural Legacy

Sakshi Malik (born 3 September 1992 in Mokhra village, Rohtak, Haryana) carved her name in golden letters in Olympic lore at the 2016 Rio Games by fighting back dramatically to win Bronze in the 58 kg freestyle event. With that victory, she became the first female wrestler from India to mount an Olympic podium. Her historic achievement broke deep-rooted gender taboos across rural north India.

Popular Tracks & Ragnis

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