Quick Info
| Profession | MMA Athlete, Former Freestyle Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Balali, Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Ritu Phogat
29/04/2026
Ritu Phogat lost to Japan's Itsuki Hirata via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at ONE Samurai 1 in Lusail, Qatar on 29 April 2026. The bout was an atomweight matchup between two elite grapplers, with Hirata securing the victory in their rematch after Phogat's 2025 comeback.
20/02/2026
Ritu Phogat made her MMA comeback after a 28-month hiatus, facing Japan's Ayaka Miura in an atomweight bout at an event in Lusail, Qatar. The Indian athlete, known for her ground and pound technique, returned following a break for motherhood. Phogat holds a 7-3 record entering the fight against the 14-5 judo expert Miura.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ritu Kumari Phogat is an Indian mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. | |
| She competed in the atomweight division of ONE Championship. | |
| She is a gold medalist at the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 156 cm (5' 1") |
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| Weight | 115 lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | 10th Standard |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Jat |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Swimming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse Name | Sachin Chhikara (Advocate) |
Family
| Father | Mahavir Singh Phogat (Amateur Wrestler & Senior Olympics Coach) |
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| Mother | Shobha (Daya) Kaur (Homemaker) |
| Siblings |
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| Spouse | Sachin Chhikara |
| Children | One child |
Career
| Three-time Indian National Wrestling Champion | |
| Gold medalist at 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in Singapore (48 kg category) | |
| Silver medalist at 2017 World U-23 Wrestling Championship in Poland (first Indian female wrestler to achieve this) | |
| Most expensive female wrestler at Pro Wrestling League auction (₹36 lakh INR contract with Jaipur Ninjas) | |
| MMA debut in ONE Championship on 16 November 2019 against Nam Hee Kim (technical knockout victory) | |
| Finalist in ONE Women's Atomweight World Grand Prix (2021) | |
| MMA record: 7 wins and 4 losses (as of 2024) | |
| Trains at Evolve MMA in Singapore | |
| Returned to MMA in 2025 after taking a break for motherhood | |
| MMA record: 7 wins and 5 losses (as of 2025) | |
| Defeated by Itsuki Hirata via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) on 29 April 2026 at ONE Samurai 1 |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Aamir Khan |
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| Favourite Actress | Sanjeeda Sheikh |
| Favourite Musicians | Yo Yo Honey Singh, Justin Bieber |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rituphogat48/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritu-phogat-5a1947111 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ritu Phogat was born to the well-known Indian wrestler and senior Olympics coach Mahavir Singh Phogat. | |
| 2. At 8 years old, she began training in wrestling under the guidance of her father, Mahavir Singh Phogat. | |
| 3. Though initially challenging, Ritu eventually developed a passion for wrestling. | |
| 4. After completing her 10th standard, she left school to pursue a career in wrestling. | |
| 5. She competes in the 48 kg freestyle wrestling category. | |
| 6. Making her international debut at the 2014 FILA Junior World Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, marks a significant achievement for Ritu. | |
| 7. In October 2016, she secured her second consecutive title at the National Wrestling Championship. | |
| 8. She clinched a Gold medal at the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in Singapore. | |
| 9. Standing out, Ritu became the costliest female wrestler at the Pro Wrestling League auction in December 2016. | |
| 10. In November 2017, she made history by winning a silver medal at the World U-23 Wrestling Championship in Poland. | |
| 11. Ritu transitioned to MMA in February 2019, joining ONE Championship and expressing her eagerness to broaden her horizons. | |
| 12. She sought training in various martial arts at EVOLVE MMA in Singapore. | |
| 13. Ritu's MMA debut took place on 16 November 2019 in a match against Cindy Tiong from Malaysia under the ONE Championship. | |
| 14. She is an admirer of the Iranian wrestling team. | |
| 15. As a fitness enthusiast, Ritu maintains a regular gym routine. | |
| 16. The Phogat family's inspiring journey was depicted in the 2016 biopic "Dangal" by Aamir Khan. | |
| 17. Geeta and Babita, her sisters, serve as Ritu's main sources of inspiration. | |
| 18. Ritu's cousins, Vinesh and Priyanka Phogat, also excel in wrestling at an international level. | |
| 19. In an interview, Ritu disclosed that she dedicates around six hours each day to her training. | |
| 20. Her morning meal typically includes juice, curd, and an almond shake prepared by her father. | |
| 21. Ritu discovered her passion for martial arts through YouTube in 2012, which eventually led her to pursue MMA. | |
| 22. She received immense support from her family when she decided to venture into MMA. | |
| 23. In October 2019, Ritu Phogat set a goal to become India's first MMA world champion within two years. | |
| 24. Ritu's MMA debut took place on 16 November 2019 in a match against Nam Hee Kim under the ONE Championship. | |
| 25. She married Advocate Sachin Chhikara in November 2022. | |
| 26. After taking a break from MMA to focus on motherhood, she returned to the sport in 2025. |