State duo to compete at WC MMA C'ship
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 15 2023:
Two MMA players of Manipur have been selected to represent India at the 15th World Cup Mixed Martial Arts Championship to be held at Essentuki, Russia on December 2 and 3 .
In a release, Manipur Mixed Martial Art Association (MMMA) informed that Thounaojam Bambam Singh (57 kg) and Md Nawaz Sharif (61 kg) will compete in 19 years and above category of the championship.
The Indian team will be led by MMMA founder Ch Premchandra Singh.
People who want to extend financial assistance to the players may transfer the donated amount to G Pay number-9862277877, it added.
The release also informed that players interesting in undergo training for participation in Muay Thai and Muay Boran championships in Thailand or nurture a professional career can contact mobile number-9774176292 .
The training will be imparted by grandmasters from Thailand and there will be chance for grading their 'Khan' (belt), it stated.