‘More girls are coming forward’: Puja Tomar on MMA's growing popularity in India
Puja Tomar has seen MMA grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight. She wants better grassroots support, international coaches and an academy where young fighters, particularly girls, can train. After two UFC defeats and a family setback that delayed her return to training, Tomar is working on her wrestling...
Key Takeaways
- Puja Tomar has seen MMA grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight.
- She wants better grassroots support, international coaches and an academy where young fighters, particularly girls, can train.
- After two UFC defeats and a family setback that delayed her return to training, Tomar is working on her wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, with her focus firmly on becoming champion.
Puja Tomar has seen MMA grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight. She wants better grassroots support, international coaches and an academy where young fighters, particularly girls, can train. After two UFC defeats and a family setback that delayed her return to training, Tomar is working on her wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, with her focus firmly on becoming champion.
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This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.