After Puja Tomar made history in Indian women’s MMA last night, fellow MMA fighter Ritu Phogat has shared some news of her own. The 7-3 fighter has joined an exclusive list of athletes, including Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli, to have famous sports brand Puma as a sponsor.
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Phogat, a 29-year-old wrestler-turned-MMA fighter, competes in ONE FC in the atom weight division. She also won a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal in wrestling back in 2016. And after racking up several achievements throughout her career, she is now rubbing shoulders with the likes of Virat Kohli.
Following Virat Kohli’s ₹100 Crore Deal, Indian MMA Star Ritu Phogat Secures Puma Deal
Ritu Phogat joins Virat Kohli with her latest endorsement
The 29-year-old took to social media to share the news with her followers about the Puma deal. She shared a video of her visiting the Puma store and captioned it with, “Happy to being this new journey with PUMA India.”
This is a big moment in Indian women’s MMA. With Puja Tomar’s UFC deal and Phogat’s PUMA deal, it is now evident that women MMA fighters are getting the recognition they deserve in the country. Therefore, this is another milestone for the sport in the country.
We do not have any information about the details of Ritu Phogat’s deal with Puma. However, fellow endorsee Virat Kohli secured a record-breaking deal with the brand back in 2017. According to some reports, the Indian cricketer agreed to an 8-year deal worth over 100 crore rupees or $12 million.
While it is certain that Phogat has not secured similar figures, it is still a big step forward in the right direction for female MMA fighters in India. Moreover, with Puja Tomar’s UFC deal, we could see her secure an endorsement of her own in the future.
So there you have it. We are now at a time where Indian female MMA fighters are getting similar deals to male cricketers. What do you make of this move? Do you think we will see more of the same for other fighters in the country?
