Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat tie the knot in a quiet ceremony in Balali village, Haryana on Wednesday.
"Today, I have chosen my life partner and it feels like I have gained another family. I am starting a new chapter in my life and I am both happy and excited for the journey ahead. Thank you for your love and wishes," Bajrang Punia wrote on Instagram.
The two had initially planned to marry after the Tokyo Olympics this year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Games to be delayed and the couple decided to tie the knot before the end of 2020.
The couple have also planned a big reception for more than 200 people including high-profile guests, including sportspersons and politicians, on Friday, Olympic Channel reported.
The 26-year-old Punia and 22-year-old Sangeeta first met at a wrestlers' training camp in Sonepat.
Grappler Sangeeta Phogat is the youngest sister of wrestling siblings Geeta Phogat, Babita Phogat, MMA star Ritu Phogat and has Rio 2016 Olympian Vinesh Phogat as her cousin.
All of Sangeeta Phogat’s siblings, except Ritu Phogat, are married to fellow wrestlers with Geeta Phogat to wrestler Pawan Kumar and Babita Phogat to Vivek Suhag. Vinesh Phogat tied the knot with wrestler Somvir Rathee
As for Bajrang Punia, he will likely be one of the four Indian wrestlers to grapple at the Tokyo Olympics next year. The wrestler is currently ranked world No. 2 in the 65kg category and is one of the favourites to bring home an Olympic medal.
