Ritu Phogat

Ritu Phogat

athlete India

Ritu Phogat is a prominent Indian mixed martial artist and a gold medallist at the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. Coming from a family with deep wrestling roots, she switched to MMA after being inspired by legendary fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite facing challenges such as a lack of proper training facilities and financial constraints, Ritu continues to advocate for better support for MMA athletes in India as the sport prepares for its debut at the 2026 Asian Games.

Born on May 02, 1993 (32 years old)

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India India: Ritu Phogat shares her experiences of motherhood and the challenges she faces as a Mixed Martial Arts fighter. 8

The Times of India: 'Motherhood is a strength': How 'mere paas maa hai' legacy lives on in Indian sports | More sports News

India India: Ritu Phogat, the youngest daughter of Mahavir Singh Phogat and a gold medallist at the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship, switched to MMA after being inspired by videos of legendary fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. 6

The Times of India: Exclusive | 'No help from government, no awards, no support': MMA in Asian Games 2026 sparks serious concern | MMA News