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Geeta phogat is now preparing for Tokyo olympics

Mumbai: 2010 Commonwealth games winner and Hindi movie Dangal fame Geeta phogat has said that she is now preparing to 2020 Tokyo olympic games.

Geeta won the Commonwealth gold medal in 2010, while younger sister Babita emulated the feat in 2014. The movie certainly brought them fame, but Geeta is pained that it took six years after they won the medals for them to get famous.

“We do feel bad that it took so long for my achievements to be recognised,” said Geeta, who was here on a promotional initiative for Godrej. “It took six long years for people to appreciate our success. But I am happy for the amount of love and respect I have received from the people of India.”

“We are mainly happy for our father, the man behind our success. The movie has helped him bring recognition,” said the eldest of the Phogat sisters.

Asked what the most vital thing for a woman athlete to become successful is, Geeta said, “Parents’ support is extremely significant for a girl athlete to become successful. Society and relatives are not important; all they need is support from their parents.”

The grappler recently married fellow wrestler, Pawan Kumar. The girl from Haryana, however, has no plans to hang up her boots and is aiming to win a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

“Earlier my aim was to participate in the 2016 Olympics and to win a medal for India but unfortunately I could not participate due to an injury. I am still young, I am working hard. And I along with my sisters, we are certain that we will definitely win a medal for India at 2020 Games,” said the confident Geeta.

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