Sangram Singh, India’s first male wrestler and first ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India (2014-2015), will face Pakistan’s Ali Raza Nasir in the Gama International Fighting Championship on September 21 at Heroes sq. 1 in Tbilisi, Georgia. My path from wrestling to MMA isn’t only for me; I wish to grow the sport in India and provide doors for our future Indian fighters to go and compete. I aim to inspire them to think that through dedication and hard work, they, too, can attain worldwide greatness.”
This watershed event in Sangram Singh’s career not only represents his successful transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts but also demonstrates his commitment to bringing the sport closer to India’s young people with his MMA debut. Singh feels that by entering the MMA scene, he will provide a clear route for young athletes interested in pursuing careers in combat sports.
Sangram Singh, who is considering Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and analyzes his chances of success, says, “It is in my nature as an athlete to be knowledgeable about the sport or how it is seen worldwide. In addition, I believe mixed martial arts (MMA) will have a huge influence on boxing, wrestling, and other combat sports.
Sangram Singh is well-known for his remarkable wrestling record, having competed in several national and international events and made a significant contribution to Indian sports. Singh’s probable debut in mixed martial arts (MMA) is likely to help elevate Indian sportsmen’s standing in the worldwide combat sports community.
Sangram dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler after watching his brother battle. Sangram Singh, an arthritis patient, braved the barriers to pursue his dream of competing in world wrestling. The athlete was named the World’s Best Professional Wrestler in 2012, and he also won the Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship in 2015 and 2016.