India.com Sports Desk | Aug 8, 2024, 11:25 AM IST
The nation was stunned by Vinesh Phogat's retirement following her disqualification at the Paris Olympics, with her cousin Ritu Phogat praising her challenging journey and lasting legacy in wrestling.
PTI | Nov 27, 2021, 3:42 PM IST
Phogat, ranked fourth, says she is leaving no stone unturned in preparing for her upcoming bout in the 48kg category at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
IANS | Oct 27, 2021, 7:05 PM IST
Most of the criticism being hurled at Phogat surrounds her striking ability.
IANS | Oct 20, 2021, 11:31 PM IST
Wrestler-turned-Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Ritu Phogat on Wednesday said that winning against Japanese judoka - Itsuki Hirata at the ONE Women's Atomweight World Grand Prix semi-finals is important because it can place an Indian woman on the global MMA stage.
India.com Sports Desk | Aug 15, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Happy Independence Day 2021: Major events are taking place in New Delhi's historic Red Fort, the sporting fraternity came together in wishing their fans on the occasion.
India.com Sports Desk | Mar 18, 2021, 1:39 PM IST
Ritika Phogat allegedly died by suicide after reportedly losing in the final of a local wrestling tournament.
India.com Sports Desk | Oct 30, 2020, 10:53 PM IST
The 26-year-old Indian notched up a technical knockout win over Cambodia's Nou Srey Pov in the second round.
India.com Sports Desk | Oct 22, 2020, 4:19 PM IST
Ritu Phogat said her latest opponent is an experienced champion but she is ready for the battle.
India.com Sports Desk | Apr 22, 2020, 2:30 PM IST
To improve her mental health, the 2016 CWG wrestling gold medallist has been doing Yoga as well.
India.com Sports Desk | Feb 28, 2020, 6:59 PM IST
Phogat's victory follows a sizzling debut last year where she finished Nam Hee Kim in the first round by technical knockout.
India.com Sports Desk | Feb 12, 2020, 6:51 PM IST
Comparing her wrestling with her latest sport, Ritu says that her training since her previous bout involved more focus on striking, a skill that is completely absent in wrestling but is integral to MMA.
India.com Sports Desk | Jan 21, 2020, 8:29 PM IST
Ritu switched from wrestling to the combat sport in February this year and has been training at Evolve MMA facility in Singapore.
