Deepak starts off with dangals
In order to earn some quick money to fund his career, Deepak Punia started participating in local competitions after watching his cousin Sunil Kumar, who happened to be a well-known name in the dangal circuit. (SAI Photo)
Chhatrasal Stadium changes Deepak's fortunes
It was in 2015 that Deepak was taken to the Chhatrasal Stadium for formal training by his cousin and soon enough the wrestler began to be known for his maturity, resourcefulness and fearlessness on the big stage. (TOI Photo)
Deepak seals Tokyo berth in style!
In 2019, Deepak became the youngest Indian wrestler to reach the final of a World Championship and won the silver medal to secure a berth in the Tokyo Olympics. (TOI Photo)
Deepak first Indian wrestler in 18 years to win a junior world title
2019 was the year when Deepak made a phenomenal transition from junior to the senior circuit. Deepak became the first Indian wrestler in 18 years to win a junior world title and then backed it up with a silver medal on his debut at the Senior World Wrestling Championships. (SAI Photo)
Deepak goes to Olympics as second seed
Due to his phenomenal season, Deepak was not only named the 'Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the Year' by United World Wrestling (UWW), it also propelled him to the No. 1 position in the 86kg category in the UWW rankings. (Twitter Photo)
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