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Geeta Phogat's baby makes akhara debut

October 06, 2020 14:04 IST

Geeta Phogat, Pawan Kumar Saroha and their little bundle of joy, Arjun

 

Wrestling champions Geeta Phogat and Pawan Kumar Saroha gave their infant Arjun the first taste of the life of a wrestler.

The adorable 10 month old was taken to the akhara where he was mud-soaked by the time his parents decided to freeze the moment for posterity.

Geeta of the famed Phogat sisters, married fellow wrestler Pawan in November 2016. Arjun was born last december.

Geeta is the first Indian woman to win gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the 55 kg freestyle category. Saroha is a 86kg freestyle wrestler who won bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Geeta Phogat, Pawan Kumar Saroha and their little bundle of joy, Arjun

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