YOGESHWAR DUTT
Yogeshwar Dutt is an Indian freestyle wrestler. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the 60 kg category. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013. He won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Yogeshwar Dutt is an Indian freestyle wrestler. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the 60 kg category. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013. He won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
| Name | योगेश्वर दत्त |
| Nickname(s) | Yogi, Pahalwan Ji |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 02/11/82 |
| Age | 34 |
| Hometown | Bhainswal Kalan, Sonipat district, Haryana |
| Residence | Haryana |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Team | India |
| Awards | Arjuna Award in 2012, Padma Shri in 2013, |
Career Dutt started practicing wrestling from the age of 8 years. He was always inspired by Balraj Pehlwan who belonged to his native village. Coach trained him and helped him reach where he is today.
Awards and Rewards
- He received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in the year 2012 by Government of India.
- For earning the bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympic, he received
₹10 million (US$150,000) cash reward from the Haryana Government, ₹5
million (US$74,000) from Rajasthan government, 4x4 vehicle from a PSU
bank. Haryana government is planning to allocate him a land in Gurgaon
of worth ₹250 million (US$3.7 million).
Other Major Events
- Ranked 5th in 2006 World Championship: 60.0kg. Freestyle.
- Ranked 16th 2007 World Championship: 60.0kg. Freestyle.
- Ranked 5th in 2005 Asian Championship: 60.0kg. Freestyle.
- Ranked 8th in 2007 Asian Championship: 60.0kg. Freestyle
WINNING MOMENT
YOGESHWAR WITH PM NARENDRA MODI
YOGI WITH SUSHIL KUMAR
WINNING MEDAL AWESOME MOMENT
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