Generally known as ‘the Indian Tigress’, Blended Martial Artist Ritu Phogat is all equipped for her upcoming main bout at One Championship. Coming from the household of sporting thespians, she is Dronacharya Awardee Mahavir Singh Phogat’s daughter and has gained medals on the Commonwealth, Asian and World U-23 Wrestling Championships respectively.
In an unique candid interview with Zee Information Digital, Ritu Phogat opened up on her upcoming One Championship prep-up, favorite meals and rather more.
Excerpts from the interview:
Q Your upcoming bout at One Championship is simply across the nook. Any particular prep-up?
A. Sure I’m excited, I’ve studied my opponent and ready myself accordingly. Now I’m able to enter the ring.
Q. You’ll face Lin ‘MMA Sister’ Heqin on July 30, how excited are you?
A. Very, I’m raring to go within the ring. I’ve to be targeted and decided and hoping for all the things goes in accordance with my coaching and plan.
Q. Inform us how vital is to put on an accurate gear for MMA?
A. Crucial. As you prepare twice and generally thrice a day. Each coaching session is intense and you might want to put on comfy gear on the similar time the gear which helps you improve your efficiency. Just like the Below Armour sneakers, I’m sporting has this HOVR cushioning expertise which helps me in my energy and conditioning coaching quite a bit. Additionally, the gears I’ve are comfy, matches completely and are additionally not extremely popular since you sweat quite a bit and the cooling expertise helps you keep cool and targeted.
Q. You’re related to Below Armour. What makes it totally different from different accessible manufacturers?
A. Other than making Sporting gear and attire that assist athletes carry out higher and get well sooner, Below Armour conjures up to develop the bounds of human efficiency. Their goal of serving to athletes around the globe to place within the work to attain their objectives resonates with the mindset I carry with me each time I enter the ring, which makes the partnership particular and genuine for me. The model believes and stands for “The one means is thru” and so do I.
Q. You’re seen as an inspiration for younger girls, your ideas on it.
A. It conjures up me and motivates me when youngsters and aspirational athletes observe me in my journey. That’s the fantastic thing about sports activities that’s what conjures up me to kill it in coaching and win medals/belts for my nation.
Q. Shortly inform us –
1. What you like to eat – Sweets / Mithai
2. Your fav film stars – Aamir Khan
3. Your most comfy clothes fashion – My coaching gear 😉
4. Any particular ideas you get from father or sisters? – My values which they’ve given me, Self-discipline and starvation to win