Suruchi Phogat Steps Out of Wrestling Shadow, Builds Her Own Shooting Legacy
The Phogat name has long been associated with wrestling. For Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat, however, the family sporting story is being written somewhere very different — on a shooting range, with a pistol in her hand and a target just 10 metres away. Suruchi has never appeared interested in simply following a path laid out by others. From being a teenager travelling from Haryana to train to…
Suruchi Phogat has carved out a unique legacy in Indian shooting, moving away from her family's wrestling tradition. Known for her remarkable speed in climbing the ranks, Suruchi began her journey from Haryana to becoming a junior world record holder and a multiple ISSF World Cup gold medallist. As she prepares for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Suruchi is determined to make her mark as an individual, not just as the latest addition to the Phogat name.
Even when competing against Manu Bhaker, an Olympic medallist and a prominent figure in Indian shooting, Suruchi maintains a focused mentality. She admires Bhaker, but only views her as a rival, not a formidable opponent to be defined by. Suruchi's success is a testament to her strong family support. Her uncle, Virender Singh, has been a significant source of inspiration and guidance throughout her career.
Suruchi's entire family, including her parents and brother, live with her and contribute to her mental and physical well-being, helping her excel in the highly competitive world of shooting.
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