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Wrestling · Delhi

Sushil Kumar

Two-time Olympic medallist and the first Indian individual athlete to win two Olympic medals. Note: Since 2021 he has been an accused in the Chhatrasal Stadium case relating to the death of wrestler Sagar Dhankhar; he was arrested in May 2021, has spent extended periods in judicial custody, and the Supreme Court has declined/cancelled bail on multiple occasions. The matter is sub judice and he is presumed innocent unless convicted. This profile is listed for sporting record only and is not an endorsement.

Profile details

Full Name
Sushil Kumar
Date of Birth
26 May 1983
Gender
Men
State
Delhi
District
Not verified
Sport
Wrestling
Position
Player
Height
Not verified
Weight
Not verified
Playing Style
Not verified
Coach
Not verified
Academy
Not verified
National Ranking
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International Ranking
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Last Updated
2026-08-20

Achievements

  • ▸Olympic Silver London 2012
  • ▸Olympic Bronze Beijing 2008

Medals

  • ●Olympic Silver London 2012
  • ●Olympic Bronze Beijing 2008

Career Timeline

  1. 2008Olympic Bronze Beijing 2008
  2. 2012Olympic Silver London 2012

Statistics

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Biography

Born in 1983 in Delhi, Sushil rose through India's domestic structure to become one of the country's recognised athletes in Wrestling. Today they remain part of India's competitive pool at major events.