Ritu Phogat is an Indian MMA (mixed martial arts) athlete and former freestyle wrestler. She is the sister of the famous wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat. She is a gold medalist in 2016 federal wrestling.
Wiki / biography
Litu Pogat was born on Monday, May 2, 1994.25 years old; As 2019), From Balali, Haryana. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. At the age of eight she began wrestling under the guidance of her father Mahavir Singh Phogat. At first she found sports hard when she had to wake up at 4 am in the morning, but eventually grew her passion for sports. Ritu took the 10th grade exam, dropped out of school, and focused on sports.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5 minutes 1 second
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Family, caste and boyfriend
Ritu Phogat Hindu jat family. Her father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, is an amateur wrestler and senior Olympic coach. Her mother Shobha (Daya) Kaur is a housewife. Her sisters Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat are wrestlers. Her sister Sangeeta Phogat is also a wrestler. Ritu also has a younger brother, Dushyant Phogat (Modu).
Litu Forgat with her father
Parents and Litu Forgat
Litu Pogat and Sister
Ritu Forgot with her brother
Litu Pogat with her family
job
Ritu Phogat began his career as a wrestler in the 48kg freestyle category in 2011. In 2014, she made her international debut at the FILA Junior World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia. In October 2016, Ritu won his second consecutive title at the annual National Wrestling Championships.
Ritufogat at the National Wrestling Championship
After that, she took part in the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships held in Singapore in the 48kg category and won the gold medal. This was the turning point in her career.
Litu Fogat at the Commonwealth Championships
In December 2016, Phogat became the most expensive female wrestler in a professional wrestling league auction, leaving behind seasoned players like Sakshi Malik and Geeta Phogat. She paid Rs. 36 Lakh represents the Jaipur Ninja franchise.
In November 2017, Ritu won the Silver Prize at the World U-23 Wrestling Championship held in Bydgosk, Poland.
Ritu Forgot during a wrestling match
In February 2019, Ritu decided to quit wrestling and pursue a career at MMA. She joined the ONE Championship and was quoted by InsideSport.
Joining the ONE Championship, the world's best martial arts organization, is an honor and a privilege. Wrestling is always my first love, but I think it's time to broaden my horizons. ”
She said more.
I am happy to compete with the best mixed martial artists in the world and to bring glory and pride to my home country. I also want to prove that Indian martial arts are truly the best in the world Thank you for the ONE Championship, an opportunity to share my talent on stage around the world. ”
After that, she flew to Singapore and enrolled in the EVOLVE MAA organization, where she was trained in various martial arts styles such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Boxing.
On November 16, 2019, she made her MMA debut with the ONE Championship in a match against Malaysian veteran kickboxer Cindy Tiong.
medal
- Junior Asian Championship Gold Medalist (2011)
- Cadet Asian Championship Gold Medalist (2011)
Litu Pogat Wins Gold
- Cadet World Championship Bronze Medalist (2011)
- Junior Asian Championship Bronze Medal (2014)
- Junior World Wrestling Championship Silver Medalist (2014)
Silver and Ritupogart
- Commonwealth Wrestling Gold Medalist (2016)
- World U-23 Wrestling Championship Silver Medalist (2017)
Favorite things
noodles
- Her hobbies include cooking and swimming.
Litu Pogat inside the pool
- She is an ardent follower of the Iranian wrestling team.
- She takes her fitness very seriously and follows a strict exercise regime.
- In 2016, the film “Dangal” was produced by Aamir Khan based on a family story.
Sweet movie poster
- In 2017, she became the first Indian to win a silver medal at the World U-23 Wrestling Championship.
- Ritu considers her sisters Geta and Barbita, her inspiration. Talking about her
Geeta and Babita both inspire me a lot, but they actually look for Geeta. She is an inspiring figure. Another cousin Sister Vinesh is near my age and the same weight category. ”
- Her cousin Vinesh Phogat is a wrestler and gold medalist in the Commonwealth Games. Her other cousin, Priyanka Phogat, is also an international class wrestler.
- Lito said in an interview that the total time he devoted to his game was close to six hours a day.
- Her breakfast consists of juice, tofu and almond shakes prepared by her father.
- When Litu asked about his interest in martial arts
I've used to see martial arts on YouTube since 2012. I didn't know where I got training. But I will always ask myself. Why are there no fighters in India? This was always in my head. ”
- When Ritu asked if the family supported the decision to join the MMA,
I did not want to leave when I received an offer from them, and I talked to the whole family. They were very supportive. ”
- In October 2019, Ritu Phogat set a two-year deadline to become India's first MMA world champion.