Joy has arrived at the home of Vinesh Phogat, the renowned female wrestler from Haryana. Vinesh Phogat, the Congress MLA from the Julana assembly constituency in Jind district, has become a mother.
Chandigarh: New happiness has arrived at the home of Haryana's star female wrestler and Congress MLA, Vinesh Phogat. Vinesh, who has brought glory to the nation in the Olympics and Asian Games, has given birth to a son at Apollo Hospital in Delhi. Both mother and child are reportedly doing well. She was admitted to the hospital on Monday and gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Tuesday morning.
Vinesh Phogat had shared this happy news on social media a few months ago. She posted a lovely picture with her husband, Somveer Rathi, and wrote, "Our love story continues with a new chapter," along with an emoji of baby footprints to express her joy.
Established a Name in Both Sports and Politics
Vinesh Phogat's name needs no introduction in the world of Indian wrestling. She brought pride to the nation by winning a gold medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. After this, she also came very close to a medal at the Paris Olympics. Along with being a wrestler, Vinesh has now firmly established herself in politics as well.
In 2024, Vinesh became an MLA by contesting the Julana assembly seat on a Congress ticket. She defeated BJP candidate Yogesh Bairagi by a margin of more than 6,000 votes, marking a brilliant start to her political career.
A Beautiful Love Story
The story of Vinesh and Somveer is no less than a film script. The two met during their jobs in the Railways. They gradually became friends and then fell in love. After winning gold at the Jakarta Asian Games, when Vinesh returned to Delhi, Somveer proposed to her for marriage by putting a ring on her finger at Indira Gandhi Airport.
The two got married on December 14, 2018. The special thing was that Vinesh and Somveer took not seven, but eight pheras (ceremonial rounds), and the eighth phera was taken as a pledge to save, educate, and encourage girls, which made their wedding even more special.
The Journey into Politics
After showing her mettle in sports, Vinesh also raised her voice on social and political issues. Along with fellow wrestlers like Bajrang Punia, she joined the Congress and contested the election from Julana with the support of former CM Bhupinder Hooda and MP Deepender Hooda. Her victory proved that people appreciated not only her sport, but also her courage and leadership skills.
Many Congress leaders have congratulated Vinesh Phogat on becoming a mother. Congress MP from Sirsa, Kumari Selja, wrote in a social media post, “Heartfelt congratulations to Vinesh Phogat on the birth of a son. May God give the newborn happiness, health, and a long life.” Supporters have also showered congratulatory messages on social media.
Fans Also Happy, Hopes for the Future
Fans are also very happy about the arrival of the new generation in the Phogat family. Many people have written on social media that the beginning of a new life is very beautiful, and they hope Vinesh will return to the mat and bring glory to India. Currently, Vinesh has completely focused on her family, but considering her fighting spirit, supporters are confident that she will one day show her strength in the arena again.
This phase is one of new responsibilities and new dreams for Vinesh. As a wrestler, leader, and now a mother — in all these roles, she has emerged as an example of a b woman. The birth of her son has brought new energy and positivity into her life, and it is hoped that this enthusiasm will also be seen in her upcoming social and sports endeavors.
