Geeta Phogat made every woman proud by winning the gold medal for wrestling in the 2010 Common Wealth Games. She is an epitome for women who made us believe that ladies, You can do anything and everything! She is an inspiration for all those who believe in themselves and aspire to bring a change in society. In an event by Oriflame, One World News had the opportunity to converse with Geeta Phogat:
What Have you been though in this journey?
“The journey was difficult to make, but then we did it and have come here, from where other societal concerns look really small. However, without my father’s support, none of this would have been possible, and even I would have been married off. When I look at other girls who have been married off early, I really feel bad.
Haryana is one of those states where people do not believe in educating the girls but just make them acquire skills of handling household work because, in the end, they have to get married. I have seen my friends getting married, and it is a sad status. I would love it if the government could do something about it”, says Geeta.
For Geeta making the space for herself in this field wasn’t that difficult because she had the support of her father. “Whenever there would be talks about us getting married, people would come and tell my father that it is challenging for them to find a match because we would look different than other girls. However, my father believed that once we prove ourselves in this field, people would stop being concerned about us. And that’s what has happened.”
Did You face partiality or abuse anytime in your life?
When we asked her if she had faced discrimination or abuse in her life, Geeta said, “Because we would look different from other girls, we never faced any such problems. We are respected by men and are treated as equals. To be known as a celebrity gives another level of happiness, and it is completely because of the support I have got from my parents.”
Geeta Phogat message for all
Ending the conversation, Geeta sent out a message to all girls that if they are dedicated and determined, nothing is complicated, and if you hail from a small village, you can make your name known worldwide. Every woman has many qualities, all they need is to prove themselves, and every woman needs to get more confident about themselves.
On the work front, The Haryana government has appointed international wrestling winner Geeta Phogat as Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Phogat made a comeback with after giving birth to her son Arjun. In 2021, she marked her presence in National Wrestling Championship. She bagged silver medal in the same event. Geeta Phogat is eying to ace Paris Olympics 2024 and this had sharpen her skills.
You go Gurl!!
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