Consider MMA fighters also for national sports awards: Ritu Phogat
She defeated China's World No. 2 Meng Bo, who was on a seven-match undefeated streak
She defeated China's World No. 2 Meng Bo, who was on a seven-match undefeated streak
The 27-year-old Indian wrestling icon is back in the highly anticipated ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix following a comprehensive victory over Lin Heqin last July.
"It was a big challenge because I'm in a different country, away from my family. If it was wrestling, I could have trained at home, and sought guidance from my sisters.
Ritu Phogat's MMA record thus reads 3-0, showing little rust despite the eight-month break she had coming into the bout
Kohli is currently leading Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the United Arab Emirates.
Phogat immediately scored on a takedown in the opening seconds of the bout. She executed another successful takedown moments later.
Ritu Phogat is already an accomplished athlete, having garnered multiple accolades, including gold in Commonwealth Wrestling Championships.
In a battle between sisters, Vinesh Phogat justified her icon status as she humbled sister Ritu Phogat.
In a battle between sisters, Vinesh Phogat justified her icon status as she humbled sister Ritu Phogat, to enable UP…
The Marathas were crushed 2-5 in their first match by Haryana Hammers.
