Tussles, trials, and triumph
The New Indian Express
|December 07, 2024
Punching through patriarchy, Afshan Fathima's journey to the world stage of MMA Championships inspires resilience and determination
HE lights dim, the crowd falls silent, and then, the roar of excitement soars as the bell rings—the ultimate showdown is about to begin. In one corner, she stands: a fighter, fierce and determined, whose journey has been anything but ordinary. Afshan Fathima, India's rising Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star, stands ready, her every muscle honed through years of struggle, sweat, and sacrifice. National champion Afshan made history recently by securing a silver medal for India at the 2024 World MMA Championships.
But the true fight isn't just happening in the ring—it's been years in the making. Afshan Fathima's journey to the MMA spotlight has been one of resilience and overcoming societal expectations.
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हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 10,000 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।
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