Arjuna Award-winning wrestler Pooja Dhanda ties the knot in Hisar

Hisar: Arjuna Award-winning wrestler Pooja Dhanda entered a new chapter in her life as she got married at a private resort in the city. Pooja, a resident of Sundar Nagar in Hisar, tied the knot on Thursday with Abhishek Boora, a businessman from Ghiray village in the district. The marriage marked an important personal milestone for the celebrated athlete, as per agency report.

Pooja, who secured a bronze medal in the 57 kg category at the 2018 World Championships in Budapest, has been one of India’s most consistent performers in wrestling. Her achievements include a silver medal at the 2010 Youth Olympics, another silver at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, and a bronze at the 2014 Asian Wrestling Championships. She currently serves as a senior wrestling coach with the Haryana Sports Department at Mahavir Stadium in Hisar.

After the wedding, Pooja stated that she intends to remain actively involved in wrestling. She plans to focus on training young wrestlers with the aim of guiding them toward Olympic success. The ceremony was attended by several athletes, political leaders and officials.

Originally from Budhana village in Hisar district, Pooja began her sporting journey in judo at Mahavir Stadium before switching to wrestling in 2009. Although she had earned multiple international medals in judo, she was encouraged by former Indian wrestler and coach Kripa Shankar Bishnoi to take up wrestling as a full-time career, a decision that shaped her future in the sport.