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MMA set to make Asian Games debut in 2026; Cricket retained, confirms Olympic Council of Asia

MMA set to make Asian Games debut in 2026; Cricket retained, confirms Olympic Council of Asia

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The Olympic Council of Asia confirmed on Tuesday that cricket has been retained for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, while Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is set to make its debut at the quadrennial showpiece. The Asian Games 2026 are scheduled to be held in Japan’s Aichi and Nagoya prefectures from September 19 to October 4, with around 15,000 athletes expected to compete. “The latest development in the compilation of the sports programme came at the 41st meeting of the AINAGOC Board of Directors at Nagoya City Hall on Monday, April 28, when cricket and Mixed Martial Arts were both formally approved,” the OCA said. The OCA confirmed that MMA will feature six medal events in its Asian Games debut and be classed as a discipline under Combat Sports, along with kurash and jujitsu. Story continues below this ad MMA is an ever-growing segment in India, with two fighters — Anshul Jubli and Pooja Tomar — making their way to the cash-rich Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), opening doors for many aspiring fighters. Cricket, meanwhile, will make …

MMA to debut in 2026 Asian Games; India’s hopes hinge on ending chaos

MMA to debut in 2026 Asian Games; India’s hopes hinge on ending chaos

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New Delhi: In a landmark move, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has said that Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will make its debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The sport will feature six events under the combat sports category, marking a triumph for MMA’s prolonged battle for legitimacy. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will make its debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan said the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). (Reuters) However, India faces a troubling dilemma. The country’s MMA scene is mired in confusion with multiple federations battling for official recognition and many more either dormant or operating as unverified entities. The absence of a unified governing body has for resulted in a chaotic environment, leaving athletes in the dark about qualification pathways in several continental and global events. The Asian MMA Association (AMMA) will oversee the event in partnership with OCA. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is yet to recognise an official federation. At least three federations have reached out to IOA seeking recognition as the national federation of …

Patrice Evra says he wants to face Luis Suarez in MMA fight

Patrice Evra says he wants to face Luis Suarez in MMA fight

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French footballer Patrice Evra will be making his mixed martial arts debut at PFL Europe Paris on 23 May at the Accor Arena, the Professional Fighters League announced. While the opponent for Evra is yet to be announced, the former Manchester United defender posted on X that when he was asked his ideal opponent by the organisers, he had named striker Luis Suarez. Evra also joked about being open to Suarez biting him during the bout in the MMA octagon. “BREAKING: I’m officially training for my first fight with PFL Europe. They will pick my opponent… They asked who I wanna face. I said: Luis Suárez. I’ll pay out of pocket. He can even bite me,” Evra posted on X. Suarez, current playing in the Major League Soccer, has been in the dock more than once for biting his opponents in the middle of a game. He was suspended from all football-related activity for four months besides being banned for nine international matches for Uruguay after being found guilty of biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini …

MMA star criticised after saying he’ll raise ‘immigration issues’ with US president Donald Trump

MMA star criticised after saying he’ll raise ‘immigration issues’ with US president Donald Trump

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MMA fighter Conor McGregor has run into trouble back home in Ireland after his comments on immigration at the White House press briefing room. “What is going on in Ireland is a travesty,” he said. “Our money is being spent on overseas issues that have nothing to do with the Irish people,” McGregor said. McGregor met US President Conor McGregor on St Patrick’s Day. According to bbc.com, McGregor described the US President’s work ethic as ‘inspiring’. Irish prime minister Micheal Martin, however, was critical of McGregor’s comments. Story continues below this ad McGregor said that he was going to raise issues of ‘immigration’ with Trump. “St Patrick’s Day around the world is a day rooted in community, humanity, friendship and fellowship. Conor McGregor’s remarks are wrong and do not reflect the spirit of St Patrick’s Day, or the views of the people of Ireland,” Martin said. Ireland’s deputy prime minister Simon Harris said McGregor didn’t have the mandate to speak for the people of Ireland. “He doesn’t speak for Ireland. He doesn’t speak for the …

Siddhant Chaturvedi underwent rigorous training in MMA, kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu for Yudhra; benefits of combining multiple martial arts disciplines | Fitness News

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Siddhant Chaturvedi, known for his versatile acting, has raised the bar again with his preparation for his upcoming action film — Yudhra.  The Gully Boy actor dove deep into a rigorous training regime that included mixed martial arts (MMA), kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. This was confirmed by celebrity fitness coach Rohit Nair in a recent interview, where he spoke about Chaturvedi’s preparation.  He said, “I didn’t work on the action in Yudhra, but I trained Siddhant because he wanted to be better at action as he had a lot of action requirements in the film. He did regular MMA and jiu-jitsu with me before he went for the action scenes. Everything wasn’t shot in Mumbai, and I couldn’t travel with him, but he trained with me for MMA, kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu while he was here.” Debojit Dasgupta, coach and co-founder at Flamingo Jiu-Jitsu, says, “Combining multiple martial arts disciplines offers a comprehensive workout that targets every muscle group while enhancing coordination, flexibility, and mental toughness.” This is how each exercise works Mental fortitude: The mind-body connection …