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Real-life ‘Dangal’ character: First women's wrestling champion extends a family legacy in India

918 views · Published 22 August 2018 · 1:17 · Indexed 26 September 2026

Channel: CGTN · 2018 · News & Politics

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On August 20, Indian competitor Vinesh Phogat beat Japan’s Yuki Irie in the final of the women's 50kg wrestling to clinch the title late Monday at the Asian Games in Indonesia. Just like the protagonist of "Dangal", Indian wrestler Mahavira, Vinesh worked hard with her cousins. 

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