Geeta Phogat

I wear jeans and shorts. I travelled on my own to Mumbai for my knee surgery. I can go to Delhi when I want. Being a sportsperson helps me get away from the bhed bhav of Haryana. ”

I was scared of water, so I learnt swimming. ”

If you are not strong from inside you can never look beautiful from outside. ”

All young wrestlers would love to see their game back in Olympics. ”

We became quite famous in our district. People came especially to watch us. And I used to love it when we heard them saying, 'There go the girls who beat boys.' ”

It was my father's passion actually. I had never wished to become a wrestler. I was 12 when my father initiated me into this sport. Gradually, I started liking it and then it became my passion too. ”

It's not easy to juggle between studies and sports but yes, if you are clear about your goals and have passion, you can definitely succeed. ”

You need a little bit of experience to do well in the Olympics. ”

In real life I have conquered my worst fears by fighting and beating bigger wrestlers in dangal. So I am not afraid of anything. ”

Dangal has changed our lives. ”