Reetika Hooda Weight, Age, Family, Biography
Reetika Hooda Weight, Age, Family, Biography
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Religion: Hinduism
Age: 22 Years
Hometown: Rohtak, Haryana
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Freestyle wrestler |
| Physical Stats | |
| check sources The Week Weight |
74-75 Kg (163-165 lbs) |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Wrestling | |
| International Debut | 2019 World Wrestling Championship, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan |
| Category | 76 Kg |
| Coach/Mentor | • Mandeep Singh  |
| Medals | Gold • U23 World Championships, Tirana (76 Kg) (2023)  Silver • Polyak Imre and Varga Janos Memorial Wrestling Tournament, Budapest (76 Kg) (2024)  Bronze • Ibrahim Moustafa Wrestling Ranking Series, Egypt (72 Kg) (2023)  • Asian Wrestling Championships, Astana (72 Kg) (2023) |
| Records (main ones) | • The first Indian Women Wrestler to win a quota in the women's 76 kg category in wrestling in Olympics  • The first-ever Indian Under-23 Woman Wrestling World Champion in the 6th U-23 Wrestling World Championships held at Tirana, Albania • The second Indian to win a Gold in the U23 Wrestling World Championships (2023) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | Year, 2002 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 22 Years |
| Birthplace | Rohtak, Haryana |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Rohtak, Haryana |
| College/University | Chandigarh University, Punjab |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor of Arts |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jat |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Jagbir Singh (Retired Army Personnel) Mother- Neelam Hooda (Homemaker)  |
| Siblings | Brother- 1 (Elder) (Army Personnel) |
| Favourites | |
| Wrestler | Sakshi Malik , Vinesh Phogat |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Reetika Hooda
Reetika was persuaded by her father to opt for a career in wrestling when she was studying in school. At that time she used to play handball in school, and her father asked her to choose an individual sport instead of a team sport.
Reetika’s wrestling journey started in 2015 when her father made her join Chhotu Ram Academy in Rohtak.
Reetika Hooda during a practice match at Chhotu Ram Academy
Ritika receives a monthly scholarship of Rs. 12,000 from Chandigarh University which takes care of her coaching facilities and special diet.
Since coming into wrestling, Reetika has idolized Kiran Bishnoi.
Reetika realized the significance of the Olympics when she witnessed her senior, Sakshi Malik, winning the Olympic medal in 2016.
Reetika’s maternal grandfather was also a freestyle wrestler and supported Reetika throughout her wrestling journey.
Reetika Hooda with her maternal grandfather
Ritika once said in an interview that she does not like eating chicken, but keeping her preparation in mind, she has to eat it for protein.
Reetika was once selected for the handball team of her school team, but her father did not allow her to participate. When the school authorities requested him to give his consent, he changed her school.
Reetika also holds the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in the Indian Navy.
Reetika started wrestling initially in the 68 Kg category and later switched to the 72 Kg where she competed for two years. After that, she shifted to the 76 Kg category to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In 2023, Reetika switched to 76 Kg from 72 Kg before entering the World Championship tournament. She won against USA’s Kennedy Blades in the finals with a score of 9-2 to become the first Indian female wrestler to win the U-23 World Championship.
Reetika Hooda during her match against Kennedy Blades
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