Geeta Phogat, India’s first Commonwealth Games wrestling gold medallist, knows that people are going to scrutinize her come-back game more than ever, but says she is ready to deliver her best.
Did Khatron ke Khiladi when there was no big Championship
- Last year, she was in the news for everything but sports — be it the worldwide success of Aamir Khan-starrer “Dangal”,
- the film made on her and sister Babita Kumari’s journey, or her shoulder surgery or her lavish wedding.
- Soon, she got slammed by a section of the society who began to wonder about her future in wrestling.
- Asked if she was bothered by it, Geeta, who will be soon seen on the reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi – Pain in Spain”,
- “No. I took a break when there was no big game or any championship.”
- “I got the offer to be part of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi…’ and in my free time, I wanted to enjoy so, I did it. And yes, I know my come-back game would be more scrutinised than ever, but I am gearing up to deliver my best.”
- “I stay unaffected by all that. People will forget all the criticism, the moment I win a match… winning matters,” she added.
- Therefore, the wrestler has decided to shift to their ‘akhada’ along with her husband to focus on her practice.
- “I am still practising, but you know when you are living with family, you tend to get distracted. In our ‘akhada’, we all practise and talk about our game, strategy etc. I feel I am in the zone,” she said.
- How was her experience of participating in “Khatron Ke Khiladi – Pain in Spain”?
- “I enjoyed doing all the stunts, but I realised that only physical strength is not enough to win the show. It is also about while attempting the stunt, how strong you are… mentally strong to handle a new thing.
- “. Furthermore It is just a show so, I was not under much pressure,” she said.
Planning to make comeback with Gold
- On being asked about if she’ll work in other TV shows soon, she said: “Four months are left for my national championship, which is my come-back game and I want to start with a gold.
- I want to show that I am still ‘the’ Geeta Phogat.
- So, my dedication is on that practice. After that, I have Commonwealth Wrestling Championship and then Asian Wrestling Championships…
- so, till 2020 Olympics, I have no time. After that, I will see.”
- “Khatron Ke Khiladi – Pain in Spain” will be telecast from Saturday on Colors.