Who is Virender Singh (aka Goonga Pehelwan)?

While Indian ministers brag about bullet trains and smart cities, truth remains that most sports in India (other than cricket) are in ruins. Let's not even talk about the harsh lives the talented athletes associated with these sports are living. One such struggling athlete is wrestler Virender Singh aka Goonga Pehelwan. read more

Born on 16 th March 1971 in Jharsa, Gurgaon, Virender Singh got his name, Goonga Pehalwan, because of his disability to hear. He is passionate about wrestling and started training at very young age. With the support and encouragement of his family he became a living legend. read more