He began wrestling at the age of seven and was encouraged to pursue the sport by his father .
Punia was born in Khudan village of Jhajjar district in the state of Haryana in India .
Punia began wrestling at the age of seven and was encouraged to pursue the sport by Punia 's father .
Punia was born in Khudan village of Jhajjar district in the state of Haryana in India .