Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat ties the knot with Somvir Rathee - See photos

Updated Dec 15, 2018 | 00:08 IST | Times Now Digital

Star wrestler and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat got hitched with wrestler Somvir Rathee in a private ceremony in Haryana.

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Vinesh Phogat tied the knot with Somvir Rathee on Thursday  |  Photo Credit: Instagram

Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat on Thursday tied the knot with Somvir Rathee. The couple got married in a private ceremony in Vinesh's hometown Charkhi Dadri in Haryana. They had earlier this year got engaged at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in August after Vinesh's return to India from the Asian Games, where she became the first ever Indian woman wrestler to bag a gold at the Asian Games. 

In a brilliant gesture, the couple decided to take up the cause of female foeticide in Haryana and took eight vows together instead of the regular seven. In the eight vow, the couple promised each other to 'save daughters, teach daughters and to let them play.' Pictures from the wedding were shared on social media by a fan account of Vinesh. 

Vinesh's sister Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat were also present at the ceremony to bless the newlyweds. Geeta arrived at the wedding accompanied by her husband Pawan Kumar. 

Here are the pictures from Vinesh Phogat's wedding ceremony: 

 

 

Somvir is also a national level wrestler and has won two national championships gold medal. He and Vinesh knew each other for quite a while and never shied away from expressing love for each other on social media. The couple had got engaged in August as Vinesh wanted to celebrate her gold medal feat at the Asian Games in a grand way. Rings were exchanged at the IGI Airport followed by a cake-cutting ceremony. 

Vinesh had a stellar 2018 as she bagged gold medals at both Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games. She defeated Japan's Yuki Irie in Women's 50 kg Freestyle Wrestling gold medal match in Jakarta to script history. Earlier, in March this year, she also won a silver medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek. 

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