Geeta Phogat

I have faith in myself.

— Geeta Phogat

Dangal has changed our lives.

— Geeta Phogat

For an athlete, the country is everything.

— Geeta Phogat

We are proud to be role models.

— Geeta Phogat

Wrestling will always be my top priority.

— Geeta Phogat

Inner strength is very important.

— Geeta Phogat

It's about hard work and not gender.

— Geeta Phogat

Fitness for us on match day is paramount.

— Geeta Phogat

World Championships is the toughest competition in the world.

— Geeta Phogat

Film as a medium has a power that sports like wrestling lack.

— Geeta Phogat

I am fully prepared to fight with any opponent in my category from any team.

— Geeta Phogat

When Aamir Khan was in Haryana, we met him and he was very respectful to my parents.

— Geeta Phogat

Isn't it wrong to target and brand an entire state in a poor light?

— Geeta Phogat

No sport is easy, if you spend time away it will be difficult to make a comeback.

— Geeta Phogat

You need a little bit of experience to do well in the Olympics.

— Geeta Phogat

Even my grandmother would tell me that girls should not wrestle, it's a man's game.

— Geeta Phogat

Till the time my body supports me and till the time I have that desire inside me to succeed, till then I…

— Geeta Phogat

If all girls turn strong within themselves, men with bad intentions can be taught apt lessons.

— Geeta Phogat

There was no roof where we trained, so it used to get very hot during the day and the mud used to…

— Geeta Phogat

Yes, Indian wrestling has improved since foreign coaches came in because the skills and techniques they have is new to us.

— Geeta Phogat

I want to focus on my training and leave no room for distraction. So, reality-tv shows are a no-no.

— Geeta Phogat

We have won laurels for the country in wrestling but still, in spite of winning medals, not many people recognised us.

— Geeta Phogat

It's not easy to juggle between studies and sports but yes, if you are clear about your goals and have passion, you…

— Geeta Phogat

In our village women are left to clean the house and milk the cattle so when I first entered the ring, I…

— Geeta Phogat

Our akhara was very basic. It was just a little opening next to where the animals were tied. We had to first…

— Geeta Phogat

Dangal' movie has been made on our lives in which two daughters win a medal for the country. It just shows that…

— Geeta Phogat

We did not had enough facilities in the village. My family was also not well off. There was no mat, no gym;…

— Geeta Phogat

My father was a disciplinarian. He had this cane and he would spare no one if found at fault. Unlike Babita, I…

— Geeta Phogat

Colorado Springs is a very good place to train ahead of the Olympics. We get to compete with different partners, learn different…

— Geeta Phogat

I want to settle down and start an academy in a rural area, because I feel that's where most champions come from.…

— Geeta Phogat

It was my father's passion actually. I had never wished to become a wrestler. I was 12 when my father initiated me…

— Geeta Phogat

I am very happy that Indian women are making their mark in sports be is Sakshi Malik or even PV Sindhu who…

— Geeta Phogat

I was scared of water, so I learnt swimming.

— Geeta Phogat

I have overcome most of my fears.

— Geeta Phogat

My only aim is to win an Olympic medal.

— Geeta Phogat

We need to trust our coaches. Unless we trust them we can't get the result.

— Geeta Phogat

Sushil is an experienced player, a big player.

— Geeta Phogat

Yes, I have watched 'Dangal.' Fatima has done a brilliant job.

— Geeta Phogat

Young girls in Haryana should speak their mind and not be afraid to challenge the system.

— Geeta Phogat

It's important for parents to be strict if you want the kids to succeed.

— Geeta Phogat