Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya hails from the village of Nahri in the district of Sonipat in the Indian state of Haryana. He follows Sushil Kumar, another Indian wrestler who has achieved Olympic success. Starting when he was 10 years old, Satpal Singh of Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium trained him to become a boxer. It has been reported that for over a decade, Ravi Kumar Dahiya’s father made the trip from their village to the Chhatrasal Stadium to bring his son milk and fruits—an essential part of any wrestler’s diet.
Dahiya started his campaign at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 with two wins by technical knockout. When Dahiya was down on points in the semi-final match, he showed incredible mental toughness by pinning down his opponent in the final minute of the match. Dahiya came in second place after losing the gold medal match to Zaur Uguev of the ROC, 7-4. He was one of India’s eight qualifying wrestlers for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Biography of Ravi Kumar Dahiya:
- Real Name: Ravi Kumar Dahiya
- Other/Nickname: Monu
- Profession: Freestyle wrestler
- Famous for: A silver medal performance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020
Physical Status:
- Height: 5’ 7″
- Weight: 57 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Personal Life:
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- Date Of Birth: December 12, 1997
- Place Of Birth: Nahri, Sonipat, Haryana
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Nahri, Sonipat
- School: A government school in Sonipat,
- College: N/a
- Highest Education qualification: B. A.
Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Girlfriend: N/A
- Parents: Father- Rakesh Dahiya (farmer), Mother-Urmila Devi
- Siblings: N/A
- Religion: Hindu
- Other Hobbies: Spending Time with Family, Watching Movies
Career Statistics:
- Debut: 2015 World Junior Wrestling Championships (56 kg) – Salvador da Bhahia, Brazil – International
- Personal Coach: Kamal Malikov, Satpal Singh
- National Coach: Jagmander Singh
Achievements:
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- The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be given in 2021 by the Awards Council.
- The 2018 U23 World Wrestling Championships were a success, ending in silver.
- For the 2019 World Wrestling Championships, a bronze medal is the lowest possible finish.
- The 2020 Asian Wrestling Championships gold medal
- The wrestling champion in Asia in 2021 and winner of the gold medal
- A silver medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020
Here are some lesser-known facts about Ravi Kumar Dahiya:
- Ravi’s father, Rakesh Dahiya, farms in Sonipat, Haryana. Ravi’s father encouraged him to wrestle from the start. His father delivered milk and bananas to Chhatrasal Stadium for almost ten years to ensure his son’s nourishment.
- After his 2017 injury, Ravi was advised to relax. Ravi returned and won a silver medal in the 57 kg category at the 2018 U23 World Wrestling Championship.
- After losing the bronze medal match at the 2019 Asian Wrestling Championships in Xi’an, China, Ravi was placed fifth overall.
- Ravi Kumar gave an interview to The Hindu in which he discussed the straightforward strategy he used to achieve Olympic success. This is what he had to say: “It’s the biggest event. But it’s just another event. I have fought with most of the wrestlers on the field. I don’t need to take the pressure.”
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