Achievements:
Olympic Bronze Medalist (2012, London)
World Championship Silver Medalist (2011, Istanbul)
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2014, Glasgow)
Yogeshwar Dutt is celebrated for his quick reflexes and ability to perform under pressure. His contribution to Indian wrestling, especially in freestyle, has been immense.
Achievements:
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2014, Glasgow, 2018, Gold Coast)
Asian Games Medalist (Bronze, 2018, Jakarta)
World Championship Bronze Medalist (2019, Nur-Sultan)
Vinesh Phogat, from the famous Phogat family, has broken barriers in the world of wrestling, particularly for women in Haryana, and has been an inspiration to many young women to take up the sport.
Achievements:
Olympic Gold Medalist (2012, London) in Wrestling (Men's Freestyle 66kg)
Olympic Bronze Medalist (2008, Beijing)
World Champion (2010, Moscow)
Sushil Kumar is one of India’s most decorated wrestlers and has made Haryana proud on the world stage. His consistency and technique have made him a role model for budding wrestlers in India.
Achievements:
One of the best defenders in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Star player for the Haryana Steelers team in PKL.
Known for his strong ankle holds and tackling skills.
Considered one of the most reliable defenders in the game.
Legacy: Surender Nada's impact in the Pro Kabaddi League is undeniable. His ability to defend and tackle raiders made him a standout player in the league.
Achievements:
A defender known for his skills in tackling and creating turnovers.
Represented Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League and played a key role in defense.
Legacy: Ravi Kumar is one of the rising stars in Haryana's Kabaddi circuit, showcasing his incredible defensive skills and solid performance in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Achievements:
One of the leading raiders in the Pro Kabaddi League.
PKL Best Raider Award in 2016.
Represented teams like Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas.
Legacy: Rahul Chaudhari’s fast-paced raiding techniques and his agility on the mat have earned him the nickname "Raid Machine." He is known for his quick reflexes and game-changing plays.
Subedar Major Neeraj Chopra, PVSM, VSM (born 24 December 1997) is a celebrated Indian track and field athlete, widely regarded as the greatest javelin thrower in India's history. He is a double medalist at the Olympics, World Championships, and the Asian Games, and has also clinched a title in the Diamond League.
Chopra made history by winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Asian athlete ever to achieve this feat in javelin throw. In 2023, he added another milestone by becoming the first Asian to win gold in javelin at the World Athletics Championships. Known for his consistent excellence, Chopra has claimed gold medals in every major international tournament and has maintained a podium streak in 24 consecutive competitions since 2020.
His rise began with a standout performance at the 2016 World U20 Championships, where he set a junior world record in javelin throw — a record that still stands today.
Achievements:
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2010, Delhi)
Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2014, Incheon)
Geeta Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics and is a pioneer for women in the sport, particularly from Haryana.
Achievements:
World Championship Gold Medalist (2018, Budapest)
Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2018, Jakarta)
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2018, Gold Coast)
Bajrang Punia, hailing from Haryana, is one of the top wrestlers in the country and has excelled in the 65 kg weight category. His technique and international victories have made him a household name.
Achievements:
Former captain of the Indian Kabaddi team.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Champion with the U Mumba team.
Known for his exceptional leadership, skillful raiding, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Arjuna Award for Kabaddi in 2012.
Legacy: Anup Kumar is often regarded as one of the best Kabaddi players of his generation. His strategic mind and ability to control the flow of the game made him one of the most influential figures in modern Kabaddi.
