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|name=Sonika Kaliraman
| name = Sonika Kaliraman
| image = Sonika Kaliraman with Deepika Kaliraman (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Sonika Kaliraman at Golden Temple
|birth_date={{b-da|11 June 1983}}
| birth_date = {{b-da|11 June 1983}}
|birth_place= Delhi, India
| birth_place = Delhi, India
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|nationality = [[India]]n
| nationality = [[India]]n
|occupation=[[Sportsperson|Sportswoman]] ([[Wrestling|Wrestler]])
| occupation = [[Sportsperson|Sportswoman]] ([[Wrestling|Wrestler]])
|known_for = Wrestling
| known_for = Wrestling
|notable_works = First Indian Woman Wrestler Bharat Kesari
| notable_works = First Indian Woman Wrestler Bharat Kesari
| height = {{convert|1.90|m|0|abbr=on}}
| height =
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| title = First Indian Woman Wrestler
|weight= 98 kg
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| parents = [[Chandgi Ram]] (father)
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|title = First Indian Woman Wrestler
| relatives =
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|parents = [[Chandgi Ram]] (Father)
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| website = {{URL|http://sonikakaliraman.com/}}
|family = Jagdish Kaliraman Om kaliraman Hanumante Kaliraman (Brother)<br/>Deepika Kaliraman Laxmi kaliraman (Sister)
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|website = {{URL|http://sonikakaliraman.com/}}
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'''Sonika Kaliraman''' is the first Indian woman wrestler to win the title of Bharat Kesri in [[Bharat Kesri Dangal]] in 2001<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Haryana-men-wrestle-social-norms-to-train-their-daughters/articleshow/53920152.cms|title=Haryana men wrestle social norms to train their daughters - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref>. She was a contestant on the popular reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss]]'' in 2011.
'''Sonika Kaliraman''' is an Indian woman professional wrestler to win the title of Bharat Kesri in [[Bharat Kesri Dangal]] in 2001.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Haryana-men-wrestle-social-norms-to-train-their-daughters/articleshow/53920152.cms|title=Haryana men wrestle social norms to train their daughters - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref> She was a contestant on the popular reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss]]'' in 2011.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Kaliraman is daughter of former wrestler [[Chandgi Ram]] (Master Chadgiram). She was trained by her father who always dreamt of his four daughters becoming wrestlers. He even had to fight against social norms and with the Indian Wrestling Foundation for many years.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />
Sonika Kaliraman is the daughter of former wrestler [[Chandgi Ram]] (Master Chadgiram). She was trained by her father who always dreamt of his four daughters becoming wrestlers. He even had to fight against social norms and with the Indian Wrestling Foundation for many years.<ref name=":0" /> She won gold at the Asian Women Wrestling Championship in 2000. <ref name=":1" />


Her brother Jagdish Kaliraman is also a wrestler.<ref name=":0" /> She married US-based businessman, Siddharth Malik.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8373805.stm|title=Indian woman wrestler overcomes fear factor|date=17 December 2009|publisher=|via=bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
Her brother Jagdish Kaliraman is also a wrestler.<ref name=":0" /> She married US-based businessman, Siddharth Malik.<ref name=":1">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8373805.stm|title=Indian woman wrestler overcomes fear factor|date=17 December 2009|publisher=|via=bbc.co.uk}}</ref>


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Sonika Kaliraman alleged that in 1998-99 when she traveled to Poland as part of a junior sub-team, she was sexually harassed by the coach there. She complained to her father as well as the WFI president GS Mander. However, GS Mander refuted these statements and also said that he will file a defamation suit against her.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/wrestling/Women-wrestlers-and-WFI-unite-against-Sonika-refute-charges/articleshow/6284508.cms|title=Women wrestlers and WFI unite against Sonika, refute charges - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref>
===Controversy===
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Kaliraman alleged that in 1998-99 when she travelled to Poland as part of a junior sub-team, she was sexually harassed by the coach there. She complained to her father as well as the WFI president GS Mander. However, GS Mander refuted these statements and also said that he will file a defamation suit against her.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/wrestling/Women-wrestlers-and-WFI-unite-against-Sonika-refute-charges/articleshow/6284508.cms|title=Women wrestlers and WFI unite against Sonika, refute charges - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Kaliraman is one of 200 Indian women who wrestle professionally. She is also one of the 50 Indian women who represented India internationally.<ref name=":1" /> She won a gold medal at the Asian Women Wrestling Championship in 2000.
Kaliraman is one of 200 Indian women who wrestle professionally. She is also one of the 50 Indian women who represented India internationally.<ref name=":1" /> She won a gold medal at the Asian Women Wrestling Championship in 2000.


In August 2009, she participated in the of ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 2)]]'' and participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 5)|Bigg Boss 5]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biggboss.org/housemates/housemates-of-2011|title=Bigg Boss Season 5 : Housemates of 2011|publisher=biggboss.org}}</ref>
In August 2009, she participated in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 2)]]'' and participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 5)|Bigg Boss 5]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biggboss.org/housemates/housemates-of-2011|title=Bigg Boss Season 5 : Housemates of 2011|publisher=biggboss.org}}</ref>


She demanded Open Trials for selection into the National Squad after she was dropped.<ref name="cryfoul">{{cite news |title=Woman wrestler cries foul over Games selections |url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/commonwealth-games-2010/woman-wrestler-cries-foul-over-games-selections_645014.html}}</ref><ref name="leadsfight">{{cite news |title=Wrestler Sonika leads the fight for open trials |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/wrestler-sonika-leads-the-fight-for-open-trials/1/108434.html }}</ref>
She demanded Open Trials for selection into the National Squad after she was dropped.<ref name="cryfoul">{{cite news |title=Woman wrestler cries foul over Games selections |url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/commonwealth-games-2010/woman-wrestler-cries-foul-over-games-selections_645014.html}}</ref><ref name="leadsfight">{{cite news |title=Wrestler Sonika leads the fight for open trials |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/wrestler-sonika-leads-the-fight-for-open-trials/1/108434.html }}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 09:08, 9 May 2024

Sonika Kaliraman
Sonika Kaliraman at Golden Temple
Born11 June 1983 (1983-06-11) (age 41)
Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationSportswoman (Wrestler)
Known forWrestling
Notable workFirst Indian Woman Wrestler Bharat Kesari
TitleFirst Indian Woman Wrestler
ParentChandgi Ram (father)
Websitesonikakaliraman.com

Sonika Kaliraman is an Indian woman professional wrestler to win the title of Bharat Kesri in Bharat Kesri Dangal in 2001.[1] She was a contestant on the popular reality show Bigg Boss in 2011.

Personal life

[edit]

Sonika Kaliraman is the daughter of former wrestler Chandgi Ram (Master Chadgiram). She was trained by her father who always dreamt of his four daughters becoming wrestlers. He even had to fight against social norms and with the Indian Wrestling Foundation for many years.[1] She won gold at the Asian Women Wrestling Championship in 2000. [2]

Her brother Jagdish Kaliraman is also a wrestler.[1] She married US-based businessman, Siddharth Malik.[2]

Sonika Kaliraman alleged that in 1998-99 when she traveled to Poland as part of a junior sub-team, she was sexually harassed by the coach there. She complained to her father as well as the WFI president GS Mander. However, GS Mander refuted these statements and also said that he will file a defamation suit against her.[3]

Career

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Kaliraman is one of 200 Indian women who wrestle professionally. She is also one of the 50 Indian women who represented India internationally.[2] She won a gold medal at the Asian Women Wrestling Championship in 2000.

In August 2009, she participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 2) and participated in Bigg Boss 5.[4]

She demanded Open Trials for selection into the National Squad after she was dropped.[5][6]

Television

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Year Shows Role Channel
2009 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2 Contestant Colors TV
2011 Bigg Boss 5 Contestant Colors TV

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Haryana men wrestle social norms to train their daughters - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Indian woman wrestler overcomes fear factor". 17 December 2009 – via bbc.co.uk.
  3. ^ "Women wrestlers and WFI unite against Sonika, refute charges - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Bigg Boss Season 5 : Housemates of 2011". biggboss.org.
  5. ^ "Woman wrestler cries foul over Games selections".
  6. ^ "Wrestler Sonika leads the fight for open trials".


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