Israel Adesanya in India: Israel Adesanya, the current UFC middleweight champion, recently announced his plans to visit India either later this year or in 2023, ‘Stylebender’ said “I will definitely be coming to India this year or next.” This is exciting news for MMA fans in India who have been eager to see the UFC star in person. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
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Israel Adesanya in India: Adesanya Reveals his plan to visit India And Speaks Hindi
During a recent Instagram Q&A session, one of Israel Adesanya’s fans from India asked him ‘I’ve seen you dance. Can you do Bollywood dance?’. Adesanya responded positively, stating that he ‘ yes, I’m sure I can copy it well. I will deff be coming to India this year or next’. And that he planned to visit India either this year or next. This response quickly gained traction among his fans in India, who are eagerly anticipating his arrival and excited to see him delve into the country’s culture.
Israel Adesanya has demonstrated his fondness for India on multiple occasions, including speaking Hindi. He revealed that a close Indian friend taught him the language years ago when he was at a crossroads in his life and uncertain about the path he wanted to take. His friend’s motivational message, “अब नहीं तो कब” (if not now, then when), had a profound impact on Adesanya and inspired him to pursue the path he is currently on. Adesanya’s connection with India is evident, and his willingness to embrace the language and culture has endeared him to his Indian fans even more.
Adesanya’s visit to India could help boost the popularity of MMA and UFC in the country. Prominent UFC fighters visiting India is still a rarity, UFC will likely look to capitalize on Adesanya’s popularity and credibility to help break into the Indian market even further. Indian fans will be eagerly awaiting further details and an official announcement regarding ‘Stylebender’s’ visit.
There is still room for growth for the UFC in India, and a visit from champions like Israel Adesanya could potentially accelerate that growth. As fans eagerly wait for Adesanya to make his way to India, speculation runs rampant as to which city he will visit first. The UFC’s popularity is on the rise in India, and Adesanya’s visit could further solidify the organization’s presence in the country. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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