Deepak Punia Biography, Wrestling Career, Family, Achievements, World Ranking, Net Worth, Instagram

Deepak Punia Biography, Wrestling Career, Family, Achievements, World Ranking, Net Worth, Instagram

Recently, freestyle wrestler, Deepak Punia was defeated in the semifinals of wrestling in the 86 kg category, know his world ranking, net worth, career and family

Now the said wrestler is going to play for the bronze medal.

Deepak Punia is a World Championship medal holder; unfortunately, this wrestler is now out of the race for silver and gold medals in the Tokyo Olympics. Deepak Punia is all set to participate in the bronze medal match in Tokyo whereas Ravi Kumar Dahiya is going to play for gold.

Deepak Punia Biography, Family And Parents

Deepak Punia is a proud wrestler son of Subhash Punia and Krishna Punia of Haryana. He hails from a small village of Haryana where he lived with his father and mother. His father is a milkman by profession and has worked really hard to fulfill his dreams. Deepak has stated it in a number of interviews that he is very close to his family.

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Deepak Punia Wrestling Career

Deepak began his wrestling practice while residing at his village Chara, Haryana only. Later on, his parents and coach decided to send him to Delhi to improve his wrestling skills. In the year 2016, Deepak unlocked a big achievement by becoming the Sub-JUNIOR World Champion. At the Asian Championships, Punia became a recipient of the Bronze medal.

Deepak Punia Achievements, Awards And World Ranking

Deepak has conquered a silver medal at the Asian Junior Championships in the year 2019. During the same year, he participated in the World Junior Championships and bagged a silver medal. In the 86 kg wrestling category he has been ranked in the number 1 position and is currently the world number 2 for the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

 

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Deepak Punia At The Tokyo Olympics

Deepak has been a fortunate wrester as to date only 4 wrestlers from India have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and Deepak is one among them. He was quite close to gold and silver but unfortunately, tables turned, and now he will be competing for a silver medal.

Deepak Punia Net Worth

Deepak Punia is listed among the top-notch wrestlers and is making a good amount out of his sport as well. His average estimated net worth is close to 5 million dollars and has received a decent amount as a reward as well.

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