‘Wrestling runs in our veins’ said Mahavir Singh Phogat’s third daughter Ritu on whether she ever thought of pursuing something other than the sport.
Aamir Khan's Dangal portrays the story of revered wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his journey of making his daughters wrestler, despite strong opposition from the villagers.
Mahavirji’s eldest two daughters Geeta and Babita went on to achieve great success in the world of wrestling, paving the way for the younger two. Ritu and Sangita fortunately did not have to fight the society the way their sisters had.
While Ritu just won a gold in the senior nationals in Gonda, Sangita too won several medals in the junior level. The girls along with their younger brother Dushyant, hope to make their family and nation proud by winning a medal at the Olympics.
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