Ritika Phogat, cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat, commits suicide after losing wrestling tournament final

Indian wrestling fans woke up to a rude shock on Thursday as the news of Ritika Phogat's alleged suicide emerged early morning. Ritika, who is the cousin sister of Geeta and Babita Phogat, took her own life after she allegedly lost a wrestling tournament final in Bharatpur on Wednesday.

Part of the famous Phogat family, Ritika was playing the state-level sub-junior, junior women, and men wrestling tournament. Ritika lost the final, which was played on March 14, by 1 point and committed suicide after not being able to bear the loss.

Ritika had trained under Dronacharya Awardee Mahavir Singh Phogat, who was also reportedly present at the tournament.