Indian Freestyle Wrestler & Olympic Medalist; Gold Medalist at Commonwealth Games; Recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
Sakshi Malik Biography
Sakshi Malik is an Indian freestyle wrestler known for her achievements in women's wrestling and her impact on sports in India. Malik became the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal, earning a bronze in the 58kg women's freestyle division at the Rio Olympics. Her accomplishment made her India's fourth female athlete to win an Olympic medal. Inspired by her grandfather, a wrestler, Malik began training at age 12 at an Akhara in Chhotu Ram Stadium, Rohtak, under coach Ishwar Dahiya.
Malik's career in international wrestling includes a silver medal at the Asian Junior World Championships in the 59kg freestyle category and a bronze at the World Junior Championships. She won bronze at the Commonwealth Championships and secured a silver medal in the 58kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Malik has earned six medals at the senior Asian Championships, including three silver and three bronze. At the Rio Olympics, she overcame a 5-0 deficit in her bronze medal bout against Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan, securing victory with a takedown in the final moments.
Malik's later achievements include winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, marking her third medal at the event after previous silver and bronze finishes. The Government of India recognized her contributions with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and the Padma Shri award. Malik was also the first Indian woman wrestler featured in Time Magazine.
In addition to her athletic career, Malik has advocated for athlete rights and safety, particularly for women in wrestling. She has spoken out against harassment in sports administration and played a leading role in protests against the Wrestling Federation of India leadership. Following the election of a WFI President perceived as an ally of an accused official, Malik announced her retirement from wrestling. Her legacy includes her achievements in wrestling, her advocacy for athlete safety, and her influence on the development of women's sports in India.
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