Her father Jagbir Singh is a farmer and her mother Neelam is a housewife.

[2] She showed an early interest in wrestling, participating in local competitions from a young age.

Despite their modest means, her family provided significant support for her passion, which played a crucial role in her development as a wrestler.

[3] Reetika won a bronze medal in the women's 72 kg event at the 2023 Ibrahim Moustafa Wrestling Ranking Series in Egypt.

[6][7] In October 2023, she became the first Indian female wrestler to win the gold medal at the U23 World Championships.