Full Name: Sakshi Malik
Born: September 3, 1992 – Rohtak, Haryana
Sport: Freestyle Wrestling
Category: 58 kg / 62 kg
Story:
Sakshi Malik made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal. Her journey wasn’t easy—coming from a conservative village in Haryana, where girls were rarely encouraged in sports, Sakshi broke stereotypes with courage and dedication.
She started training at age 12, and despite societal resistance, continued to push herself with the support of her family and coaches. Her never-give-up attitude was on full display when she fought back from a 5-0 deficit to win bronze in a dramatic Olympic match.
Key Achievements:
- 🥉 Bronze – 2016 Rio Olympics (58kg)
- 🥇 Gold – 2014 Commonwealth Championships
- 🥈 Silver – 2014 Commonwealth Games
- 🥉 Bronze – 2018 Asian Championships
Quote Inspired by Her Journey:
“I fought not just on the mat, but against expectations—and I won.”
