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‘More girls are coming forward’: Puja Tomar on MMA's growing popularity in India

Puja Tomar has seen MMA grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight. She wants better grassroots support, international coaches

TOI SportsNovember 8, 20261 min read
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‘More girls are coming forward’: Puja Tomar on MMA's growing popularity in India

Puja Tomar has seen MMA grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight. She wants better grassroots support, international coaches and an academy where young fighters, particularly girls, can train. After two UFC defeats and a family setback that delayed her return to training, Tomar is working on her wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, with her focus firmly on becoming champion.

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